China: Sudden Whirlwind Rips Through Night Stall in Nanning, Guangxi

A sudden whirlwind ripped through a barbecue stall in Nanning, Guangxi, on August 17. The violent wind sent tables, chairs, and the entire canopy flying while panicked residents scrambled to escape.

France: Wildfires Erupt in Aude, Trigger Evacuations and Motorway Closures 2

Wildfires broke out near the A61 and A9 motorways in Aude, southern France, on Sunday, June 29, burning around 400 hectares. Over 500 firefighters and aerial units were deployed. Evacuations included a campsite and the Fontfroide Abbey. Parts of the highways were closed for safety. Officials say a poorly extinguished barbecue in a car trailer sparked the fires, as France faces an intense heatwave and high fire risk.

France: Wildfires Erupt in Aude, Trigger Evacuations and Motorway Closures

Wildfires broke out near the A61 and A9 motorways in Aude, southern France, on Sunday, June 29, burning around 400 hectares. Over 500 firefighters and aerial units were deployed. Evacuations included a campsite and the Fontfroide Abbey. Parts of the highways were closed for safety. Officials say a poorly extinguished barbecue in a car trailer sparked the fires, as France faces an intense heatwave and high fire risk.

Slipfest Festival - Saint-Herblain

Slipfest Festival - Saint-Herblain

France, Loire-Atlantique, Saint-Herblain, Les Nantais guinguette, Slipfest, Carlos Bear, barbecue consultant, author of a book on the subject published by Larousse

China Chongqing Zoo Giant Panda

China Chongqing Zoo Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - MARCH 22, 2025 - Giant panda Yu Ke eats a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China on March 22, 2025.

China Chongqing Zoo Giant Panda

China Chongqing Zoo Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - MARCH 22, 2025 - Giant panda Yu Ke eats a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China on March 22, 2025.

China Chongqing Zoo Giant Panda

China Chongqing Zoo Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - MARCH 22, 2025 - Giant panda Yu Ke eats a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China on March 22, 2025.

China Chongqing Zoo Giant Panda

China Chongqing Zoo Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - MARCH 22, 2025 - Giant panda Yu Ke eats a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China on March 22, 2025.

Giant Panda

Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4, 2025 - Giant panda Xing Xing eats a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Feb. 4, 2025.

Giant Panda

Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4, 2025 - Giant panda Xing Xing eats a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Feb. 4, 2025.

Giant Panda

Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4, 2025 - Giant pandas Xing Xing and Chen Chen eat a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Feb. 4, 2025.

Giant Panda

Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4, 2025 - Giant panda Xing Xing eats a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Feb. 4, 2025.

Giant Panda

Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4, 2025 - Liang Yue, a giant panda, eats a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Feb. 4, 2025.

Giant Panda

Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4, 2025 - Giant pandas Xing Xing and Chen Chen eat a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Feb. 4, 2025.

Giant Panda

Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4, 2025 - Giant pandas Xing Xing and Chen Chen eat a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Feb. 4, 2025.

Giant Panda

Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4, 2025 - Liang Yue, a giant panda, eats a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Feb. 4, 2025.

Giant Panda

Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4, 2025 - Liang Yue, a giant panda, eats a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Feb. 4, 2025.

Giant Panda

Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4, 2025 - Liang Yue, a giant panda, eats a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Feb. 4, 2025.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Panda Economy in Chongqing

Panda Economy in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - OCTOBER 3, 2024 - Visitors watch giant panda Yu Ke eat a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, October 3, 2024.

China Chongqing Zoo Giant Panda

China Chongqing Zoo Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - Giant panda "Yu Bao" eats a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in southwest China's Chongqing, Oct. 4, 2024.

China Chongqing Zoo Giant Panda

China Chongqing Zoo Giant Panda

CHONGQING, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - Giant panda "Yu Bei" eats a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in southwest China's Chongqing, Oct. 4, 2024.

Crayfish

Crayfish

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 13, 2024 - Crayfish are displayed at a barbecue stall at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, April 13, 2024.

Crayfish

Crayfish

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 13, 2024 - Crayfish are displayed at a barbecue stall at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, April 13, 2024.

Crayfish

Crayfish

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 13, 2024 - Crayfish are displayed at a barbecue stall at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, April 13, 2024.

Crayfish

Crayfish

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 13, 2024 - Crayfish are displayed at a barbecue stall at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, April 13, 2024.

Crayfish

Crayfish

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 13, 2024 - Crayfish are displayed at a barbecue stall at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, April 13, 2024.

Crayfish

Crayfish

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 13, 2024 - Crayfish are displayed at a barbecue stall at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, April 13, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 13, 2024 - Mutton skewers are displayed at a barbecue stand at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, April 13, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 13, 2024 - Mutton skewers are displayed at a barbecue stand at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, April 13, 2024.

Giant Pandas Play in Chongqing Zoo

Giant Pandas Play in Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 - Giant pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai eat a barbecue at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Sept. 21, 2024.

Night Market in Nanning

Night Market in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 19, 2024 - Tourists taste barbecue food at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Aug 19, 2024.

Night Market in Nanning

Night Market in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 19, 2024 - Tourists taste barbecue food at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Aug 19, 2024.

Night Market in Nanning

Night Market in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 19, 2024 - Tourists taste barbecue food at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Aug 19, 2024.

Night Market in Nanning

Night Market in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 19, 2024 - Tourists taste barbecue food at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Aug 19, 2024.

Night Market in Nanning

Night Market in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 19, 2024 - Tourists taste barbecue food at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Aug 19, 2024.

Night Market in Nanning

Night Market in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 19, 2024 - Tourists taste barbecue food at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Aug 19, 2024.

Night Market in Nanning

Night Market in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 19, 2024 - Tourists taste barbecue food at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Aug 19, 2024.

Night Market in Nanning

Night Market in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 19, 2024 - Tourists taste barbecue food at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Aug 19, 2024.

Night Market in Nanning

Night Market in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 19, 2024 - Tourists taste barbecue food at a night market in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Aug 19, 2024.