•  

US: Amazon Truck Catches Fire on Interstate 5 Near Firebaugh, California

An Amazon truck caught fire on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 5 near Firebaugh, California, on Tuesday, September 22, sending thick black smoke billowing over surrounding farmland.

  •  

India: Pinaka Rocket Launchers Conduct Live-Fire Drill During India-US Military Exercise

Indian and US Army personnel conducted joint live-fire training during Yudh Abhyas 2026 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. Visuals show Indian Army Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers firing across the desert terrain as part of the exercise. The training focused on coordinated operations and interoperability between the two forces.

  •  

Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out Between Llera and Las Vaguadas in Badajoz

A wildfire broke out between Barriada de Llera and Las Vaguadas in Badajoz on Tuesday night, September 22, burning about 15 hectares. Firefighters extinguished the blaze before it spread to nearby residential areas.

  •  

Bangladesh: Multiple Explosions Reported Across Dhaka

Multiple cocktail bomb explosions were reported at several locations across Dhaka, followed by a fire involving an empty bus near Kafrul Police Station. Smoke was seen rising from busy streets as police responded to the incidents. One reported blast near Jatrabari Chowrasta injured an autorickshaw driver.

  •  

Colombia: State of Emergency Declared Amid Wildfire in Villa de Leyva 3

A wildfire broke out on Cerro San Marcos in Villa de Leyva, in Colombia's Boyacá department, on Saturday, September 19, and remained active as of Sunday. Strong winds and difficult terrain fueled the spread of the blaze, forcing the preventive evacuation of guests from several hotels. Authorities declared a state of emergency and a red alert in response.

  •  

Colombia: State of Emergency Declared Amid Wildfire in Villa de Leyva

A wildfire broke out on Cerro San Marcos in Villa de Leyva, in Colombia's Boyacá department, on Saturday, September 19, and remained active as of Sunday. Strong winds and difficult terrain fueled the spread of the blaze, forcing the preventive evacuation of guests from several hotels. Authorities declared a state of emergency and a red alert in response.

  •  

Colombia: State of Emergency Declared Amid Wildfire in Villa de Leyva 2

A wildfire broke out on Cerro San Marcos in Villa de Leyva, in Colombia's Boyacá department, on Saturday, September 19, and remained active as of Sunday. Strong winds and difficult terrain fueled the spread of the blaze, forcing the preventive evacuation of guests from several hotels. Authorities declared a state of emergency and a red alert in response.

  •  

Bangladesh: Seized Passenger Bus Catches Fire Beside Highway

A Purvasha Paribahan bus, which had been kept in police custody since a road accident in early September, caught fire beside the Dhaka-Khulna Highway near Karimpur Highway Police Station on Friday, September 28. Visuals show the bus engulfed in flames as Fire Service crews contained the blaze. Police said unidentified individuals may have set the bus on fire.

  •  

India: Fire Engulfs Clothing Store in Kanpur

A fire broke out at a Max clothing store in Keshavpuram, Kanpur. Visuals show thick smoke filling the store as staff and customers evacuate. Firefighters arrived with several fire trucks and worked to contain the blaze. The cause and extent of damage remain under investigation.

  •  

Bangladesh: Passenger Bus Plunges Into Pond, One Person Dies

A passenger bus travelling from Pirojpur to Barishal lost control and plunged into a pond at Gazaria village. Visuals show the overturned bus and passengers being rescued. Abdul Malek, 55, was critically injured and later declared dead at hospital.

  •  

US: Floriston Fire Breaks Out, Prompting Evacuations and Road Closure 2

The Floriston Fire, which started Wednesday, September 16, near Interstate 80 on the California-Nevada border, had burned 640 acres and was 5% contained, prompting evacuation warnings and forcing a closure of westbound Interstate 80.

  •  

US: Floriston Fire Breaks Out, Prompting Evacuations and Road Closure

The Floriston Fire, which started Wednesday, September 16, near Interstate 80 on the California-Nevada border, had burned 613 acres and was 5% contained, prompting evacuation orders and forcing a closure of westbound Interstate 80.

  •  
Shuri Castle

Shuri Castle

Photo taken on Sept. 17, 2026, shows the main hall of Shuri Castle, now under reconstruction, in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa, unveiled to the media following the completion of lacquer coating work. Fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle in October 2019.

  •  
Shuri Castle

Shuri Castle

Photo taken on Sept. 17, 2026, shows the main hall of Shuri Castle, now under reconstruction, in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa, unveiled to the media following the completion of lacquer coating work. Fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle in October 2019.

  •  
Shuri Castle

Shuri Castle

Photo taken on Sept. 17, 2026, shows the main hall of Shuri Castle, now under reconstruction, in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa, unveiled to the media following the completion of lacquer coating work. Fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle in October 2019.

  •  

Netherlands: Farmer Protesters Set Tires Ablaze Along A28 in Drenthe

Black smoke billowed from a roadside fire along the A28 highway near Beilen, in the Dutch province of Drenthe, on Tuesday, September 15, as farmer protesters set tires and oil drums ablaze during nationwide demonstrations tied to the government's Budget Day. The fires, part of a wave of highway blazes across the Netherlands linked to the Farmers Defence Force, forced authorities to close lanes and slow traffic in the area.

  •  

US: Wildfire Destroys Two Homes in La Habra Heights, California

A fast-moving wildfire destroyed two homes and damaged another in La Habra Heights, California, on Monday afternoon, September 14, as hundreds of firefighters battled the flames from the ground and air after it raced up a steep hillside toward homes on Casolera Drive. By evening, forward progress on the 17.2-acre Palos Fire had been stopped and it was 41% contained, with evacuation orders and warnings for the area lifted.

  •  
Damage at Temple of Preah Vihear in Cambodia

Damage at Temple of Preah Vihear in Cambodia

A Cambodian official briefs journalists about damage allegedly caused by Thai artillery fire at the Temple of Preah Vihear, a UNESCO World Heritage site near the Thai border in northern Cambodia, during a media tour on Sept. 10, 2026.

  •  
Damage at Temple of Preah Vihear in Cambodia

Damage at Temple of Preah Vihear in Cambodia

A Cambodian official points to damage allegedly caused by Thai artillery fire at the Temple of Preah Vihear, a UNESCO World Heritage site near the Thai border in northern Cambodia, during a media tour on Sept. 10, 2026.

  •  
Damage at Temple of Preah Vihear in Cambodia

Damage at Temple of Preah Vihear in Cambodia

A Cambodian official points to damage allegedly caused by Thai artillery fire at the Temple of Preah Vihear, a UNESCO World Heritage site near the Thai border in northern Cambodia, during a media tour on Sept. 10, 2026.

  •  

US: Fresh Blaze Hits Fort Hood Military Installation in Texas

Wildfires continued to break out at Fort Hood, Texas, with officials battling multiple fires in a training area on Monday, September 14, and another blaze on Tuesday morning. Plumes of white and gray smoke rose above the installation, visible as far away as Temple.

  •  

Indonesia: Thick Haze From Forest Fires Blankets Pontianak Streets

Thick haze from land and forest fires blanketed Jalan Ahmad Yani in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on Tuesday afternoon, reducing visibility for motorists as motorcycles and vehicles moved through the smoke-filled street. Pontianak recorded some of Indonesia's worst air quality that week, with the city's Air Quality Index reaching a hazardous 483 on September 13 amid thousands of hotspots detected across Kalimantan.

  •  

Spain: Wildfire Erupts Near Benahavís, Prompting Evacuations 2

A wildfire broke out near the Ermita del Rosario area in Benahavís, Málaga, on Sunday, September 13, injuring at least three people and prompting evacuations.

  •  

Spain: Wildfire Erupts Near Benahavís, Prompting Evacuations

A wildfire broke out near the Ermita del Rosario area in Benahavís, Málaga, on Sunday, September 13, injuring at least three people and prompting evacuations.

  •  

China: Girl’s Hydrogen Balloon Bursts Into Flames After Static Spark

On September 9, 2026, in Jinan, Shandong, a girl's hydrogen balloon burst into flames after she accidentally punctured it with her chin and then touched it with her hand. Her parent believed static electricity triggered the ignition, and the girl escaped without injury.

  •  

Croatia: Strong Winds Fuel Brač Island Wildfire, Two Hurt in Evacuation

A massive wildfire continued to burn on Croatia's Brač island as of Sunday, September 13, as strong winds hampered efforts to stop the blaze near the village of Milna. The fire prompted nearly 700 evacuations from the area, and two people were injured during the operation.

  •  

Indonesia: Thick Haze Blankets Road in Palangka Raya

Thick haze blanketed a road in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, on Saturday, September 12, reducing visibility for motorists and motorcyclists. The smoke is consistent with land and forest fires that regularly affect the region during Indonesia's dry season.

  •  

US: Brush Fire Near Getty Center in Los Angeles Prompts Evacuation Warnings 2

A brush fire broke out on Wednesday, September 9, near the Getty Center along the northbound 405 Freeway in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, prompting evacuation warnings. The Getty Center closed as crews battled the blaze.

  •  

US: Brush Fire Near Getty Center in Los Angeles Prompts Evacuation Warnings

A brush fire broke out on Wednesday, September 9, near the Getty Center along the northbound 405 Freeway in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, prompting evacuation warnings. The Getty Center closed as crews battled the blaze.

  •  

US: Massive Fire Erupts at Construction Site in South Bend, Indiana 2

A massive fire broke out early Tuesday, September 8, at the construction site of the four-story Diamond View Apartments in downtown South Bend. The South Bend Fire Department closed several surrounding streets as crews battled the blaze, and the cause and whether anyone was injured remained unclear.

  •  

US: Massive Fire Erupts at Construction Site in South Bend, Indiana

A massive fire broke out early Tuesday, September 8, at the construction site of the four-story Diamond View Apartments in downtown South Bend. The South Bend Fire Department closed several surrounding streets as crews battled the blaze, and the cause and whether anyone was injured remained unclear.

  •  

US: Fast-Moving Lookout Fire Forces Evacuations Near Spearfish, South Dakota 5

The Lookout Fire broke out near Spearfish, South Dakota, on Monday, September 7, and rapidly spread, growing to an estimated 40 acres. Evacuation orders were issued for nearby residents, and officials had not released the cause, containment level, or information on any structural damage as of writing.

  •  

US: Fast-Moving Lookout Fire Forces Evacuations Near Spearfish, South Dakota 2

The Lookout Fire broke out near Spearfish, South Dakota, on Monday, September 7, and rapidly spread, growing to an estimated 40 acres. Evacuation orders were issued for nearby residents, and officials had not released the cause, containment level, or information on any structural damage as of writing.

  •  

US: Fast-Moving Lookout Fire Forces Evacuations Near Spearfish, South Dakota 4

The Lookout Fire broke out near Spearfish, South Dakota, on Monday, September 7, and rapidly spread, growing to an estimated 40 acres. Evacuation orders were issued for nearby residents, and officials had not released the cause, containment level, or information on any structural damage as of writing.

  •  

US: Fast-Moving Lookout Fire Forces Evacuations Near Spearfish, South Dakota 3

The Lookout Fire broke out near Spearfish, South Dakota, on Monday, September 7, and rapidly spread, growing to an estimated 40 acres. Evacuation orders were issued for nearby residents, and officials had not released the cause, containment level, or information on any structural damage as of writing.

  •  

US: Fast-Moving Lookout Fire Forces Evacuations Near Spearfish, South Dakota

The Lookout Fire broke out near Spearfish, South Dakota, on Monday, September 7, and rapidly spread, growing to an estimated 40 acres. Evacuation orders were issued for nearby residents, and officials had not released the cause, containment level, or information on any structural damage as of writing.

  •  

US: Crews Battle Peteetneet Fire Near Nebo Loop Road in Utah

The Peteetneet Fire, initially known as the Payson Fire, ignited Sunday, September 6, near Nebo Loop Road in Payson, Utah. It grew to an estimated 45 acres before crews halted its advance overnight. The blaze was 60% contained by Monday morning, with no impact to infrastructure.

  •  

US: At Least Five Dead After Amazon Prime Air Plane Crashes at Miami Airport

An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 cargo plane overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, September 6, striking several vehicles and catching fire. At least five people were killed and five others were injured, three of them critically. The crash triggered a ground stop and delayed about 250 flights. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, and Amazon confirmed the plane was one of its own, offering condolences to those affected.

  •  

New Zealand: Flames Burst From Qantas Engine After Queenstown Takeoff

A Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney was diverted and landed safely in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon, September 5, after a suspected engine issue caused flames to burst from the aircraft's left engine shortly after takeoff. Footage showed what appears to be the aircraft in question with flickering lights on the left wing, believed to be flames.

  •  

[Breaking News]Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

YATSUSHIRO, Japan, Sept. 3 Kyodo - Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers. (Kyodo)

  •  

US: Downed Tree Sparks Fire After Knocking Out Power Line During Michigan Storm

Severe storms battered southeast Michigan, including Detroit, on Wednesday, September 2, with torrential rain and hail, prompting tornado warnings across the region. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Marysville in St. Clair County. This video shows a downed tree that knocked out a power line at a home in Monroe County, which then caught fire during the storm.

  •  
Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers.

  •  
Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers.

  •  
Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers.

  •  

France: Fireworks Fuel Apartment Fire in Paris’s 20th Arrondissement

A fire fueled by fireworks or mortar explosions completely destroyed an 80-square-meter apartment on the top floor of a social housing building on Rue des Couronnes in Paris's 20th arrondissement late Tuesday, September 1, prompting the evacuation of the building and mobilizing 90 firefighters and around 30 vehicles. Three people suffered minor injuries and smoke inhalation, no one was reported missing.

  •  

Japan: Fire Erupts at Quake-Damaged Paper Mill in Kumamoto

A fire broke out during demolition work at the Nippon Paper Yatsushiro Mill in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Thursday, September 3. When the earthquake hit in July, an 80-meter chimney at the factory collapsed, killing nine employees. Since late August, workers had been removing the broken tip of a separate chimney that remained standing after the earthquake.

  •  

[Breaking News]Large fire near Ise Jingu shrine

ISE, Japan, Sept. 1 Kyodo - Smoke rises from a shopping arcade near Ise Jingu shrine in Ise in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 31, 2026. (Kyodo)

  •  
Large fire near Ise Jingu shrine

Large fire near Ise Jingu shrine

Smoke rises from a shopping arcade near Ise Jingu shrine in Ise in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 31, 2026.

  •  
Large fire near Ise Jingu shrine

Large fire near Ise Jingu shrine

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 31, 2026, shows smoke rising from a shopping arcade near Ise Jingu shrine in Ise in Mie Prefecture, central Japan.

  •  
Large fire near Ise Jingu shrine

Large fire near Ise Jingu shrine

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 31, 2026, shows smoke rising from a shopping arcade near Ise Jingu shrine in Ise in Mie Prefecture, central Japan.

  • Main
  • Top
  • Editorial
  • Creative
  • About Us
  • About ILG
  • Terms of use
  • Company
  • BEHIND
  • Price List
  • Single Plan
  • Monthly Plan
  • Services
  • Shooting
  • Rights Clearance
  • Support
  • FAQ
  • How To Buy
  • Contact Us
  • Become a Partner

© KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

All Rights Reserved.

  • Editorial
  • Olympics
  • News
  • Sports
  • Japan
  • Tech
  • Royal
  • Disaster
  • NorthKorea
  • Old Japan
  • SNS
  • Creative
  • Food
  • Japan
  • Landscape
  • Animal
  • Popular
  • #Ukraine
  • #China
  • #coronavirus
  • #N. Korea
  • #Russia
  • #Thailand
  • #Ukraine
  • #China
  • #coronavirus
  • #N. Korea
  • #Russia
  • #Thailand
  • Food
  • Japan
  • Landscape
  • Animal
  • Olympics
  • News
  • Sports
  • Japan
  • Tech
  • Royal
  • Disaster
  • NorthKorea
  • Old Japan
  • SNS