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UK: Aerial Footage Captures M25 Gridlock After Serious Crash Near Godstone

A serious collision on the M25 highway near Godstone, Surrey caused major traffic disruption on Tuesday, with the UK's busiest highway blocked in both directions as police, fire trucks, ambulances, and an air ambulance responded to the scene. Drivers were stranded in scorching heat as temperatures approached 30°C (86°F), with significant delays stretching across the M25 and M26 corridor before traffic was released shortly before noon.

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US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City 3

Firefighters reached 84% containment of the Bonneville Fire near the University of Utah in Salt Lake City by Tuesday afternoon, after the 566-acre blaze sparked Saturday in the foothills east of the city.

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UK: Air Ambulance Called to Serious Crash Blocking M25 in Surrey

A serious collision on the M25 highway near Godstone, Surrey caused major traffic disruption on Tuesday, with the UK's busiest highway blocked in both directions as police, fire trucks, ambulances, and an air ambulance responded to the scene. Drivers were stranded in scorching heat as temperatures approached 30°C (86°F), with significant delays stretching across the M25 and M26 corridor before traffic was released shortly before noon.

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Spain: Passengers Stranded at Córdoba Station After Power Line Sparks Track Fire Near Seville

Passengers were stranded at Córdoba station on Tuesday, June 23, after a fallen high-voltage power line sparked a track fire and caused a widespread power outage that halted rail services between Seville and Córdoba. More than 20 trains were delayed or stopped, including high-speed AVE services on the Madrid-Andalusia corridor.

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Spain: Fire Breaks Out at Madrid’s Torre Moeve Skyscraper

A fire broke out at Torre Moeve, Spain's second-tallest skyscraper in Madrid, on Tuesday, June 23, at around 5:00 p.m. The tower was soon evacuated. The cause of the flame is under investigation.

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China: Passing Water Sprinkler Truck Helps Extinguish Burning Cargo Truck in Hubei

A cargo truck caught fire on a street in Hubei province, China, on May 11, 2026, with flames spreading rapidly due to a load of cardboard boxes. A passing water sprinkler truck stopped to spray the vehicle and repositioned itself for better coverage before fire engines arrived to help bring the blaze under control.

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UK: Over 3,000 Lightning Strikes and Flash Flooding Hit London in Overnight Thunderstorm 2

Violent thunderstorms swept across London overnight, generating over 3,000 lightning strikes and triggering flash flooding that disrupted the city into Monday morning.

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UK: Major Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Plant in Widnes

A major incident declared following a huge fire at a recycling plant in Widnes on Monday, June 22, has been stood down. More than 450 tonnes of cardboard burned, causing multiple explosions, while smoke was visible for miles.

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US: Iron Fire Burns Through Juab County, Utah

The Iron Fire broke out in Juab County, Utah on Friday, June 19, scorching over 25,000 acres by Monday, June 22. The fire forced the evacuation of the entire town of Eureka, with more than 400 firefighters from a multi-agency team deployed to battle the human-caused blaze.

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US: Cottonwood Fire Burns in Beaver County, Utah, Prompting Evacuations 4

The Cottonwood Fire broke out Monday, June 22, near Beaver, Utah, spreading to Beaver Mountain and quickly growing to 10,000 acres by late evening. Residents were evacuated across Beaver County.

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UK: Over 3,000 Lightning Strikes and Flash Flooding Hit London in Overnight Thunderstorm

Violent thunderstorms swept across London overnight, generating over 3,000 lightning strikes and triggering flash flooding that disrupted the city into Monday morning.

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Brazil: Warehouse Fire Sends Smoke Across São Paulo’s Lapa Neighborhood

A fire broke out early Tuesday, June 23, at a warehouse storing car parts on Emílio Goeldi Street in the Lapa neighborhood of São Paulo, spreading smoke and odor across surrounding areas.

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US: Cottonwood Fire Burns in Beaver County, Utah, Prompting Evacuations 3

The Cottonwood Fire broke out Monday, June 22, near Beaver, Utah, spreading to Beaver Mountain and quickly growing to 10,000 acres by late evening. Residents were evacuated across Beaver County.

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US: Cottonwood Fire Burns in Beaver County, Utah, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Cottonwood Fire broke out Monday, June 22, near Beaver, Utah, spreading to Beaver Mountain and quickly growing to 10,000 acres by late evening. Residents were evacuated across Beaver County.

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US: Cottonwood Fire Burns in Beaver County, Utah, Prompting Evacuations

The Cottonwood Fire broke out Monday, June 22, near Beaver, Utah, spreading to Beaver Mountain and quickly growing to 10,000 acres by late evening. Residents were evacuated across Beaver County.

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US: Aerial Footage Captures Massive Smoke From Iron Fire Burning in Utah

The Iron Fire broke out in Juab County, Utah on Friday, June 19, scorching over 24,000 acres by Monday, June 22. The fire forced the evacuation of the entire town of Eureka, with more than 400 firefighters from a multi-agency team deployed to battle the human-caused blaze. The video, recorded by a passenger aboard an Allegiant flight flying into Provo, shows massive smoke from the fire.

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US: Garred Road Fire Threatens Structures and State Park in Grant County, Washington

The Garred Road Fire broke out near Coulee City, Washington, on Sunday, June 21. It has grown to an estimated 3,500 acres, threatening structures, a state park campground, and wheat fields.

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US: Wildfire Breaks Out Near Middle Fork Campground in Utah’s Weber County 2

The Middle Fork Fire broke out near Middle Fork Campground in Weber County, Utah, on Saturday, June 20, growing to 334 acres and was 10% contained as of Sunday morning. No evacuations were ordered, and no structures were threatened.

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US: Emergency Declared as Boyle Heights Fire Continues to Burn in Los Angeles 4

A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Monday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight. Los Angeles County public health officials and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) also issued a particle pollution advisory.

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US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City 2

The Bonneville Fire broke out Saturday, June 20, above the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, growing to 495 acres by Sunday with 5% containment.

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Italy: Fire Breaks Out on Exterior of Naples Hospital, Prompting Evacuations

A fire broke out on the exterior facade of the Ospedale del Mare hospital in the Ponticelli district of Naples, Italy, sending a thick column of black smoke visible from a distance. Several wards were evacuated as a precaution though the flames did not reach the hospital's interior.

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US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City

The Bonneville Fire broke out Saturday, June 20, above the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, growing to 495 acres by Sunday with 5% containment.

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US: Deer Canyon Fire Threatens Structures and Prompts Evacuations in New Mexico

The Deer Canyon Fire broke out Saturday afternoon, June 20, in a subdivision south of Mountainair in Torrance County, New Mexico, threatening structures and prompting evacuations. The blaze grew to an estimated 117 acres with zero percent containment as of Sunday.

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US: Emergency Declared as Boyle Heights Fire Continues to Burn in Los Angeles 3

A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Sunday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight.

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US: Wildfire Breaks Out Near Middle Fork Campground in Utah’s Weber County

The Middle Fork Fire broke out near Middle Fork Campground in Weber County, Utah, on Saturday, June 20, growing to 334 acres and was 10% contained as of Sunday morning. No evacuations were ordered, and no structures were threatened.

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US: Emergency Declared as Boyle Heights Fire Continues to Burn in Los Angeles 2

A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Sunday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight.

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US: Emergency Declared as Boyle Heights Fire Continues to Burn in Los Angeles

A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Sunday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight.

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US: Fireworks Stand Catches Fire in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

A fireworks stand caught fire in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on Saturday, June 20, causing explosions and forcing a nearby road closure. No injuries were reported.

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US: Large Fire Engulfs Cold Storage Facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles 4

A large fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, June 17 at a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, rapidly spreading to rooftop solar panels. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area due to hazardous materials.

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US: Warehouse Fire Prompts Evacuations in Monrovia After Blaze Breaks Out

A fire broke out at a women's apparel warehouse on the 100 block of East Chestnut Avenue in Monrovia on Thursday evening, June 18, prompting evacuations of the nearby area. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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France: Bus Catches Fire Near Porte d’Ivry in Paris 13th Arrondissement

A bus on line 27 caught fire and exploded at its terminus near Porte d'Ivry in Paris' 13th arrondissement on Thursday morning, June 17, sending thick black smoke across the neighborhood. No injuries were reported.

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US: Shore Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Forcing Evacuations 4

A wildfire dubbed the Shore Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in El Casco near Calimesa, Riverside County, California. The fire burned over 3,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders.

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US: Large Fire Engulfs Cold Storage Facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles 3

A large fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, June 17 at a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, rapidly spreading to rooftop solar panels. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area due to hazardous materials.

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US: Upriver Fire Rages Through Spokane Area, Prompting Evacuations 2

A wildfire dubbed Upriver Fire burned more than 200 acres near Spokane's Beacon Hill on Tuesday, June 16. The blaze forced evacuation orders for more than 11,000 residents as some structures were lost.

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US: Upriver Fire Rages Through Spokane Area, Prompting Evacuations 3

A wildfire dubbed Upriver Fire burned more than 200 acres near Spokane's Beacon Hill on Tuesday, June 16. The blaze forced evacuation orders for more than 11,000 residents as some structures were lost.

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US: Large Fire Engulfs Cold Storage Facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles

A large fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, June 17 at a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, rapidly spreading to rooftop solar panels. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area due to hazardous materials.

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France: Massive Warehouse Fire Breaks Out in Bobigny East of Paris

A massive fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, June 17, at a large warehouse in Bobigny, east of Paris. The fire engulfed a roughly 7,000-square-meter storage facility in an industrial zone, destroying furniture and kitchen equipment. A large smoke plume was visible from Paris and spread widely on social media.

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Switzerland: Anti-G7 Protesters Clash With Police in Geneva, Car Set on Fire

Anti-G7 protesters clashed with police in Geneva, Switzerland on Sunday, June 14, on the eve of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. Demonstrators threw bottles, stones, and firecrackers, while police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. A car was also set on fire during the unrest.

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US: Shore Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Forcing Evacuations 2

A wildfire dubbed the Shore Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in El Casco near Calimesa, Riverside County, California. The fire burned over 3,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders.

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US: Shore Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Forcing Evacuations 3

A wildfire dubbed the Shore Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in El Casco near Calimesa, Riverside County, California. The fire burned over 3,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders.

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US: Upriver Fire Rages Through Spokane Area, Prompting Evacuations

A wildfire dubbed Upriver Fire burned more than 200 acres near Spokane's Beacon Hill on Tuesday, June 16. The blaze forced "Go Now" evacuation orders for more than 11,000 residents as some structures were lost and no injuries were reported.

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China: Female Driver Bravely Rushes Harvester Into Fire to Save Crops

A young female farm machine operator in Shandong province made a courageous decision on June 18, 2025, driving a massive harvester directly into a burning wheat field to rescue ripe crops from the flames. Pushing through fear and exhaustion, she focused intently on the task, maneuvering the machine into the danger zone to protect the harvest.

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US: Shore Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Forcing Evacuations

A wildfire dubbed the Shore Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in El Casco near Calimesa, Riverside County, California. The fire burned 1,500 acres, prompting evacuation orders. No injuries were reported.

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US: Max Fire Erupts in Stevenson Ranch, California, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Max Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in Stevenson Ranch, Los Angeles County, California. Evacuation orders were issued for some residents.

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US: Max Fire Erupts in Stevenson Ranch, California, Prompting Evacuations

The Max Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in Stevenson Ranch, Los Angeles County, California. Evacuation orders were issued for some residents.

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US: Fire Engulfs Fairfield Inn in North Lincoln, Nebraska

A fire broke out Monday, June 15, at a Fairfield Inn & Suites in north Lincoln, Nebraska, with flames spreading up the building's exterior into the attic and causing most of the roof to collapse. No injuries were reported, though the hotel was heavily damaged.

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US: School Buses Torched Near NYC Port Authority as Knicks Celebrations Turn Violent

Chaos erupted overnight Saturday into Sunday, June 14, as fans celebrated the New York Knicks' NBA championship victory. Five school buses were set on fire or destroyed with bats near the Port Authority Bus Terminal. There was also a shooting report where a 17-year-old boy was shot during celebrations, and 63 people were arrested.

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US: Massive Warehouse Fire Destroys Medline Distribution Center in Northern California

A massive fire broke out at a Medline distribution warehouse in Tracy, Northern California, on Thursday, June 11, destroying the one-million-square-foot facility and sending a large column of black smoke into the sky. The blaze started around 1 p.m. and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

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US: Wildfire Scorches Over 560 Acres at Camp Pendleton, Prompting Evacuations

A fast-moving brush fire broke out at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California on Wednesday, June 10, scorching more than 560 acres before crews halted its forward progress by Thursday morning. The fire prompted evacuation warnings for nearby Oceanside neighborhoods and a golf course on base.

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UK: Red Flares Set Off Over London in Suspected Arsenal Celebration

Flares were set off over London Sunday evening, June 7, starting small fires and damaging a local soccer field, according to reports. London Fire Brigade responded but fires had been extinguished before crews arrived. The cause remains unknown, though chants of "Championes" were heard, leading to speculation the flares were linked to Arsenal's success this season.