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UK: Field Fire Forces Evacuations in Grays, Essex

A large wildfire broke out in fields near Grey Goose Farm in Grays, Essex, on Friday evening, August 14. Homes on Brookmans Avenue and Rushley Close were evacuated, with fire damage reported at some properties. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze spread to nearby gardens and outbuildings near Long Lane in Stifford Clays. Local reports suggest the fire was started deliberately.

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Greece: Wildfire Rages Through Halkidiki, Hundreds Evacuated by Sea

A major wildfire broke out Thursday, August 13, in Siviri, Halkidiki, threatening nearby Fourka and prompting hundreds of people to evacuate by sea. Two firefighters were hospitalized. According to reports, the fire may have started when a fallen tree struck power lines amid strong winds, though authorities have not confirmed the cause.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 4

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 5

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes. This video shows flooding in Onitaka, Ichikawa City.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 2

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 3

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes.

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Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 6

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing.

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Colombia: Pereira Shrouded in Haze Following Magnitude 7.4 Quake

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing. This video shows haze over Pereira following the earthquake.

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Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 5

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing.

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Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 2

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing. This video shows cracking on the walls of a building in Restrepo, Valle del Cauca.

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Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing. The first two clips show cracks in the walls after the earthquake, and the third clip shows a few objects that fell to the ground.

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US: Brush Fire Burns in Burbank, Prompts Evacuations 2

A brush fire broke out Saturday, August 8 in Burbank's Wildwood Canyon, growing to about 20 acres and prompting evacuations of DeBell Golf Course and the Stough Canyon Nature Center, with hiking trails closed. The cause was unclear, though unconfirmed reports pointed to a vehicle collision near the site.

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US: Brush Fire Burns in Burbank, Prompts Evacuations

A brush fire broke out Saturday, August 8 in Burbank's Wildwood Canyon, growing to about 20 acres and prompting evacuations of DeBell Golf Course and the Stough Canyon Nature Center, with hiking trails closed. The cause was unclear, though unconfirmed reports pointed to a vehicle collision near the site.

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Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 28, 2026, shows a partially destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, following reports of an explosion after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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UK: Major Incident Declared After Fertiliser Blast Rocks Essex

A massive fire broke out at an industrial site in Rettendon, Essex, on Friday, July 24, causing fertiliser stored there to explode and flames to spread to nearby fields. People living near the site were told to keep their windows and doors closed, and a "major incident" was declared as thick black smoke engulfed the surrounding area. Reports of hearing and feeling the explosion came from across the county, and the fire was later brought under control with no injuries reported.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Almonaster la Real, Huelva, Prompting Evacuation

A forest fire broke out in Almonaster la Real, Huelva, on Tuesday, July 21, forcing more than 300 residents of Las Veredas, Acebuche, and Arroyo to evacuate. According to reports, about 40 hectares have burned.

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US: Tornado Reported in San Antonio, Texas 2

A tornado touched down Wednesday morning, July 15 in northwest Bexar County near The Rim shopping center in San Antonio, Texas, following a tornado warning and multiple eyewitness reports.

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US: Tornado Reported in San Antonio, Texas 3

A tornado touched down Wednesday morning, July 15 in northwest Bexar County near The Rim shopping center in San Antonio, Texas, following a tornado warning and multiple eyewitness reports.

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US: Tornado Reported in San Antonio, Texas

A tornado reportedly touched down Wednesday morning, July 15 in northwest Bexar County near The Rim shopping center in San Antonio, Texas, following a tornado warning and multiple eyewitness reports, though rotation has since weakened. The video was shot at the RIM shopping center shortly before 8:00 a.m.

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UK: Fire Tears Through Walthamstow, Leaving One House Destroyed

A fire broke out in Walthamstow on Sunday, July 12, leaving one house destroyed and a second home damaged before crews stopped it from spreading to more properties. There were no reports of any injuries. It caused disruption to the Weaver London Overground line, and its cause remains under investigation.

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Canada: Shooting Near Toronto Street Festival Leaves Two Dead 2

Two people were killed and several others wounded, with reports ranging from three to six injured, in a shooting Saturday night near the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto. Police urged festival attendees to leave the area as they searched for the suspects, who remained at large with no suspect description released.

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Canada: Shooting Near Toronto Street Festival Leaves Two Dead 3

Two people were killed and several others wounded, with reports ranging from three to six injured, in a shooting Saturday night near the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto. Police urged festival attendees to leave the area as they searched for the suspects, who remained at large with no suspect description released.

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Canada: Shooting Near Toronto Street Festival Leaves Two Dead

Two people were killed and several others wounded, with reports ranging from three to six injured, in a shooting Saturday night near the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto. Police urged festival attendees to leave the area as they searched for the gunman, who remained at large.

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Spain: Severe Thunderstorms Hit Madrid Region, Hail Pounds Leganés

Severe thunderstorms swept through Spain's Madrid region on Tuesday, July 7, bringing heavy rain with hail to the city of Leganés along with reports of fallen trees and flooding elsewhere in the region.

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Denmark: Water Leak Floods Copenhagen Airport Departures Terminal

A water leak caused flooding in the departures terminal at Copenhagen Airport on Wednesday morning, July 1, with water pouring from the ceiling and covering the floor. According to reports, the leak was stopped and largely under control by midday, with the floor now dry. The airport said the incident posed an operational challenge but that no flights or passengers were affected. The cause of the leak remains under investigation.

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US: Fans Duck in Stands as Gunshots Near Energizer Park Cancel St. Louis Soccer Match

A soccer match between City SC 2 and Austin FC II in St. Louis was canceled on Sunday, June 28, after gunshots were reported near Energizer Park. Police said officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex approximately three blocks from the stadium, with the incident reported at around 6:30 p.m. One person was taken into custody and a gun was seized, according to reports. The video footage shows fans at the stands ducking down after the gunshots a few minutes after the hydration break.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 4

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 3

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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US: Life-Threatening Flash Flooding Sweeps Through Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana

Torrential rain triggered life-threatening flash flooding across the Shreveport-Bossier area in Louisiana on Monday, June 15, stranding numerous vehicles and making travel dangerous. Emergency crews responded to reports of cars stuck in floodwater throughout the city, water rescues were carried out in Bossier Parish.

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US: Dazzling Green Meteor Lights Up Mid-South Night Sky

A bright fireball meteor lit up the night sky Sunday, June 14, across the Mid-South, generating hundreds of reports from skywatchers across the region.

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US: Massive Storm Cloud Looms Over Southeast Wisconsin as Severe Thunderstorms Strike

Severe thunderstorms moved through southeast Wisconsin on Thursday, June 11, leaving damage behind. Storms hit Kenosha and Racine counties hardest, according to reports. Footage shows a massive storm cloud looming over Racine with sirens sounding.

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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.

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US: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Hit North Little Rock, Arkansas

Heavy rain and strong winds swept through North Little Rock on Sunday, June 7, with reports of reduced visibility in the Rockwater Village neighborhood.

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US: Ominous Shelf Cloud Looms Over South Florida Amid Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

An ominous cloud loomed over South Florida on Tuesday, June 2, as severe thunderstorms moved through the area, prompting weather warnings over damaging winds and hail. Reports of what appeared to be power flashes were also coming in near Wellington.

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama 5

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama 2

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama 3

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama 4

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25th, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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China: Dog Runs 3,000-Meter Race Alongside Competitor in Inner Mongolia

On May 15, 2026, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a small dog stole the spotlight during a 3,000-meter race by running alongside a female competitor. As the pair neared the finish line, the dog's sprinting form drew particular attention from onlookers. According to reports, the girl regularly trains at the track and has been feeding the dog during her visits — a routine that appears to have earned her the dog's loyalty, prompting it to join her the moment it saw her run.

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Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Photo taken on May 15, 2026, shows debris in Kyiv believed to be from a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, amid reports that the missiles used in the ongoing war in Ukraine are built with parts made by a U.S. subsidiary of Japanese electronics maker Kyocera Corp.

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Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Photo taken on May 15, 2026, shows debris in Kyiv believed to be from a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, amid reports that the missiles used in the ongoing war in Ukraine are built with parts made by a U.S. subsidiary of Japanese electronics maker Kyocera Corp.

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US: Bright Fireball Streaks Across Skies of Washington and Oregon

A bright fireball streaked across the skies of Washington, Oregon, and Canada's British Columbia early on April 29, with the American Meteor Society receiving over 135 reports from witnesses across the Pacific Northwest.

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US: Intense Hail Hits Southern Wisconsin as Severe Storms Move Through

Intense hail hit southern Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 14, as severe storms moved through the area, with reports of damage to vehicles.

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US: NWS Confirms Tornado Touchdown in Franklin County, Kansas

A tornado hit Ottawa, Kansas, on Monday evening, April 13, as the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Franklin County, leaving thousands without power and reports of damage around the area.

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US: NWS Confirms Tornado Touchdown in Franklin County, Kansas 2

A tornado hit Ottawa, Kansas, on Monday evening, April 13, as the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Franklin County, leaving thousands without power and reports of damage around the area.

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China: Second Hailstorm in Days Blankets Streets of Guiyang in Ice

On April 2, 2026, in Guiyang, Guizhou, a video captured streets overwhelmed by a sudden hailstorm that blanketed the ground in thick layers of ice. Local reports indicated that this was the second hailstorm to hit Guiyang in recent days, highlighting a pattern of extreme weather affecting the region.

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