At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai/ABACARESS.COM

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai/ABACARESS.COM

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACARESS.COM

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACARESS.COM

Mount Semeru Eruption - Indonesi

Mount Semeru Eruption - Indonesi

People ride vehicles amid smoke and ash erupted from the Semeru volcano at Sumberwuluh village in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, November 23, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mount Semeru Eruption - Indonesi

Mount Semeru Eruption - Indonesi

People ride vehicles amid smoke and ash erupted from the Semeru volcano at Sumberwuluh village in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, November 23, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mount Semeru Eruption - Indonesi

Mount Semeru Eruption - Indonesi

This photo taken on November 23, 2025 shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Semeru in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

A man checks his damaged house following the eruption of the Semeru volcano at Sapiturang village in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, November 20, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

This photo taken on November 21, 2025 shows an area affected by the eruption of the Semeru volcano at Sumberwuluh village in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

This photo taken on November 21, 2025 shows smokes and volcanic materials erupted from the Semeru volcano at Sumberwuluh village in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

This aerial drone photo taken on November 20, 2025 shows an area affected by the eruption of the Semeru volcano at Sapiturang village in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

This aerial drone photo taken on November 20, 2025 shows an area affected by the eruption of the Semeru volcano at Sapiturang village in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

A police officer walks among smokes and volcanic materials erupted from the Semeru volcano at Sumberwuluh village in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, November 21, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

A police officer walks among smokes and volcanic materials erupted from the Semeru volcano at Sumberwuluh village in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, November 21, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano Erupts

Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano Erupts

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Semeru in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Dwi Sasongko/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano Erupts

Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano Erupts

This photo provided by Indonesia's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Semeru in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by PVMBG/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano Erupts

Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano Erupts

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Semeru in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Dwi Sasongko/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano Erupts

Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano Erupts

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Semeru in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Dwi Sasongko/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Remains at Level 2 Alert

Mount Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines erupted on Friday evening, October 24, sending a plume 2 kilometers high and causing volcanic ash to fall in nearby areas. The volcano remains at an alert level 2, preventing access to the 4-kilometer permanent danger zone surrounding the crater.

Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Erupts, Triggers Highest Alert and Spews Ash High Into Sky 3

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted late Tuesday, October 15, and again early Wednesday, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers into the sky. Indonesia’s volcanology agency raised the alert to its highest level after detecting deep tremors that signaled possible explosive activity.

Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Erupts, Triggers Highest Alert and Spews Ash High Into Sky 2

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted late Tuesday, October 15, and again early Wednesday, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers into the sky. Indonesia’s volcanology agency raised the alert to its highest level after detecting deep tremors that signaled possible explosive activity.

Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Erupts, Triggers Highest Alert and Spews Ash High Into Sky

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted late Tuesday, October 15, and again early Wednesday, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers into the sky. Indonesia’s volcanology agency raised the alert to its highest level after detecting deep tremors that signaled possible explosive activity.

Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Red Alert as Ibiza Floods 8

Torrential rain hit the islands of Ibiza and Formentera on Wednesday, September 30, triggering a red alert, the highest level. The downpours caused widespread flooding, submerging cars, turning streets into rivers, and severely affecting public infrastructure.

Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Red Alert as Ibiza Floods 7

Torrential rain hit the islands of Ibiza and Formentera on Wednesday, September 30, triggering a red alert, the highest level. The downpours caused widespread flooding, submerging cars, turning streets into rivers, and severely affecting public infrastructure.

Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Red Alert as Ibiza Floods

Torrential rain hit the islands of Ibiza and Formentera on Wednesday, September 30, triggering a red alert, the highest level. The downpours caused widespread flooding, submerging cars, turning streets into rivers, and severely affecting public infrastructure.

Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Red Alert as Ibiza Floods 2

Torrential rain hit the islands of Ibiza and Formentera on Wednesday, September 30, triggering a red alert, the highest level. The downpours caused widespread flooding, submerging cars, turning streets into rivers, and severely affecting public infrastructure.

Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Red Alert as Ibiza Floods 3

Torrential rain hit the islands of Ibiza and Formentera on Wednesday, September 30, triggering a red alert, the highest level. The downpours caused widespread flooding, submerging cars, turning streets into rivers, and severely affecting public infrastructure.

Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Red Alert as Ibiza Floods 4

Torrential rain hit the islands of Ibiza and Formentera on Wednesday, September 30, triggering a red alert, the highest level. The downpours caused widespread flooding, submerging cars, turning streets into rivers, and severely affecting public infrastructure.

Spain: Pico del Lobo Wildfire Raised to Level 2 Alert, Prompts Evacuations

A wildfire on Pico del Lobo, Guadalajara, broke out on Sunday, September 21, prompting Castilla-La Mancha to raise its status to level 2. Evacuation orders were issued for Peñalba de la Sierra and Cabida. Reports indicate the flames have begun to affect non-forest property.

Spain: Level 2 Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Garaño, León

Several wildfires continued to rage in León as of Monday, August 25, including the IGR2 (level 2) fire in Garaño, which is at a Level 2 alert. The towns of Mora de Luna and Vega de Caballeros have been evacuated due to the Garaño fire.

Spain: Level 2 Fire Alert Remains in Vilaboa, Pontevedra 2

A forest fire in Vilaboa, Pontevedra, broke out on Thursday, August 21, remaining at a level 2 alert as it continues to burn as of Friday. The blaze has burned about 60 hectares and continues to threaten homes in the area.

Spain: Level 2 Fire Alert Remains in Vilaboa, Pontevedra

A forest fire in Vilaboa, Pontevedra, broke out on Thursday, August 21, remaining at a level 2 alert as it continues to burn as of Friday. The blaze has burned about 60 hectares and continues to threaten homes in the area.

US: Canada Wildfire Smoke Pushes Air Quality in New York to Unhealthy Level

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to blanket parts of the U.S. Northeast on Tuesday, August 5, triggering hazardous Air Quality Alerts from the Great Lakes to New York City.

Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts on Consecutive Days, Reaching Highest Alert 2

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Flores, Indonesia, erupted on Friday evening, August 1, ejecting ash up to 18 km (11 miles) above sea level. The volcano then erupted for a second straight day on Saturday, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 10 km (6.3miles) into the sky. The aviation threat level has been raised to its highest.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki-Eruption - Indonesia

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki-Eruption - Indonesia

This photo provided by the Vulcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center PVMBG) of the Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki at East Flores regency in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on August 1, 2025. Indonesian authorities maintained the alert status of the volcano at the highest level. PVMBG/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts on Consecutive Days, Reaching Highest Alert

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Flores, Indonesia, erupted on Friday evening, August 1, ejecting ash up to 18 km (11 miles) above sea level. The volcano then erupted for a second straight day on Saturday, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 10 km (6.3miles) into the sky. The aviation threat level has been raised to its highest.

Indonesia: Thick Volcanic Ash Blankets Flores as Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Flores, Indonesia, erupted on Friday evening, August 1, ejecting ash up to 18 km (11 miles) above sea level. The volcano then erupted for a second straight day on Saturday, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 10 km (6.3miles) into the sky. The aviation threat level has been raised to its highest. This video shows thick volcanic ash blanketing the village of Watu Omok, Sikka Regency.

Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Ash Plume Reaches 1.6 Kilometers 5

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted on Wednesday morning, July 23, sending an ash plume 1.6 kilometers into the sky. The alert level remains at II, with residents advised to avoid areas within a three-kilometer radius of the crater.

Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Ash Plume Reaches 1.6 Kilometers 3

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted on Wednesday morning, July 23, sending an ash plume 1.6 kilometers into the sky. The alert level remains at II, with residents advised to avoid areas within a three-kilometer radius of the crater.

Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Ash Plume Reaches 1.6 Kilometers 4

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted on Wednesday morning, July 23, sending an ash plume 1.6 kilometers into the sky. The alert level remains at II, with residents advised to avoid areas within a three-kilometer radius of the crater.

Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Ash Plume Reaches 1.6 Kilometers

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted on Wednesday morning, July 23, sending an ash plume 1.6 kilometers into the sky. The alert level remains at II, with residents advised to avoid areas within a three-kilometer radius of the crater.

Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Ash Plume Reaches 1.6 Kilometers 2

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted on Wednesday morning, July 23, sending an ash plume 1.6 kilometers into the sky. The alert level remains at II, with residents advised to avoid areas within a three-kilometer radius of the crater.

Spain: Smoke from Wildfire in Méntrida Reaches Madrid Under Level 2 Alert 2

A forest fire that broke out in Méntrida, Toledo province, on Thursday, July 17, has burned approximately 3,200 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting a Level 2 alert for Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. The blaze led to several highway closures, with smoke and ash from the fire reaching as far as Madrid.

Spain: Smoke from Wildfire in Méntrida Reaches Madrid Under Level 2 Alert

A forest fire that broke out in Méntrida, Toledo province, on Thursday, July 17, has burned approximately 3,200 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting a Level 2 alert for Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. The blaze led to several highway closures, with smoke and ash from the fire reaching as far as Madrid.

Taiwan: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Changhua

Heavy rainfall hit Changhua on Tuesday, July 8, causing flooding across the county. Level one flood alerts were issued for multiple towns. People were also warned about landslides, swollen rivers, and other rain-related threats.

Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Volcano Erupts, Causing Flight Cancellations

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted twice on Monday, July 7, sending massive volcanic smoke up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the sky, dumping ash on villages and causing flight cancellations. No casualties were immediately reported.

Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts in Kagoshima, Spews Ash 500 Meters High 2

On Sunday, June 22, Mount Shinmoedake in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, erupted, sending a plume of smoke more than 500 meters above the crater, according to the Kagoshima Local Meteorological Observatory. It was the volcano’s first eruption since 2018. The observatory has kept the eruption alert level at 2 and is urging people to stay cautious within a roughly 2-kilometer radius of the crater, due to the risk of large volcanic rocks and other hazards associated with the eruption. This video shows ash fall from a volcanic eruption, filmed in Takaharu town, Miyazaki prefecture, next to Kirishima city.

Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts in Kagoshima, Spews Ash 500 Meters High

On Sunday, June 22, Mount Shinmoedake in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, erupted, sending a plume of smoke rising more than 500 meters above the crater, according to the Kagoshima Local Meteorological Observatory. This was the volcano’s first eruption since 2018. The observatory has maintained the eruption alert level at 2 and is urging people to exercise caution within approximately a 2-kilometer radius of the crater, due to the risk of large volcanic rocks and other hazards related to the eruption. The video was captured from Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture, which borders Kirishima.

Typhoon Wutip Hits Hainan - China

Typhoon Wutip Hits Hainan - China

(250613) -- SANYA, June 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Strong winds and rough waves are seen at the Dadonghai sea area in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, June 13, 2025. As Typhoon Wutip continued to strengthen, the Hainan provincial meteorological service maintained a Level III typhoon alert as of 11 a.m. Friday. As of 10 a.m. on Friday, the storm's center was located over coastal waters near Ledong Li Autonomous County, with maximum sustained winds near the center reaching 28 meters per second. By 8 p.m., downpours are expected in many parts of the province. According to meteorological forecasts at noon, Typhoon Wutip is expected to move northward at a speed of 5 to 10 kilometers per hour, with little change in intensity. Photo by Zhao Yingquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Typhoon Wutip Hits Hainan - China

Typhoon Wutip Hits Hainan - China

Staff members clear trees blown down by the typhoon Wutip on a highway in Ledong Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, June 13, 2025. As Typhoon Wutip continued to strengthen, the Hainan provincial meteorological service maintained a Level III typhoon alert as of 11 a.m. Friday. As of 10 a.m. on Friday, the storm's center was located over coastal waters near Ledong Li Autonomous County, with maximum sustained winds near the center reaching 28 meters per second. By 8 p.m., downpours are expected in many parts of the province. According to meteorological forecasts at noon, Typhoon Wutip is expected to move northward at a speed of 5 to 10 kilometers per hour, with little change in intensity. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM