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France: Bus Catches Fire in Le Raincy

On Wednesday morning, December 10, a Route 602 bus caught fire at a bus stop in Le Raincy. The blaze led to a gas leak which needed the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

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China: Massive Fire Engulfs Building in Nanjing

On November 14, 2025, in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, a huge blaze broke out at a complex. Flames engulfed the building, sending thick black smoke spiraling into the clouds. The terrifying footage showed the fire spreading rapidly inside the structure. Chinese viewers expressed shock and concern, saying it was unimaginable how dangerous it would be if anyone were trapped inside. The video served as a grim reminder of the importance of fire safety and prevention.

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Australia: Disaster Declared After Fast-Moving Bushfire Devastates NSW Central Coast

A fast-moving bushfire tore through Koolewong in New South Wales on Saturday, December 6, destroying at least 12 homes. Natural disasters were declared in six areas as more than 20 fires still remained uncontained across the state.

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Hubble Seeks Clusters in Lost Galaxy

Handout Photo shows NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4535, which is situated about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden). Through a small telescope, this galaxy appears extremely faint, giving it the nickname ‘Lost Galaxy’. With a mirror spanning nearly eight feet (2.4 meters) across and its location above Earth’s light-obscuring atmosphere, Hubble can easily observe dim galaxies like NGC 4535 and pick out features like its massive spiral arms and central bar of stars. This image features NGC 4535’s young star clusters, which dot the galaxy’s spiral arms. Glowing-pink clouds surround many of these bright-blue star groupings. These clouds, called H II (‘H-two’) regions, are a sign that the galaxy is home to especially young, hot, and massive stars that blaze with high-energy radiation. Such massive stars shake up their surroundings by heating their birth clouds with powerful stellar winds, eventually exploding as supernovae. The image incorporat

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Hong Kong: Long Lines of Mourners at Tai Po High-Rise Fire Site

On November 30, near the site of the high-rise apartment fire in the Tai Po district that occurred on Wednesday, November 26, a long line of people visiting to pay their respects was seen. Hundreds laid flowers, wrote messages, and prayed for the victims, The Wang Fuk Court fire has so far claimed 159 lives, and around 30 people remain unaccounted for. This video shows the line of people stretching all the way to Lam Tsuen River.

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US: Fire Erupts at Four-Story Apartment in Holyoke, MA

A massive fire erupted at a four-story apartment building on High Street in Holyoke, MA, on Tuesday, December 2, displacing dozens of residents. According to reports, there were no injuries, and the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

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US: No Injuries, Fire Erupts at Raleigh Convention Center Roof

A natural gas-related fire broke out on the roof of the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday night, December 1. Seventeen people were inside, but no injuries were reported.

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Under-Construction Glasgow Luxury Flats

A major fire broke out Monday afternoon, December 1, at the Park Pavilions luxury apartment development, an eight-story building under construction in Glasgow’s Battlefield area. Smoke was seen billowing from the penthouse, and a window frame reportedly fell as the flames intensified. Seven to eight fire engines and a high-reach vehicle responded, and firefighters brought the blaze under control with no reported injuries.

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China: Charging Mobile Phone Suddenly Explodes in Jiangsu Office

A video from Jiangsu, China, captured the moment a mobile phone suddenly exploded while charging beside a desk in an office on July 11, 2025. The device instantly burst into flames, forcing colleagues to rush over with a fire extinguisher to put out the fire.

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Yanardag Burning Mountain Scenic Area - Azerbaijan

Flames blaze in rock fissures at Yanardag on the Absheron Peninsula in Azerbaijan on November 28, 2025. Known as "the burning mountain," Yanardag is a national natural heritage site of Azerbaijan. The everlasting flames here originate from natural gas that leaks through rock fissures. Photo by Chen Junfeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yanardag Burning Mountain Scenic Area - Azerbaijan

Flames blaze in rock fissures at Yanardag on the Absheron Peninsula in Azerbaijan on November 28, 2025. Known as "the burning mountain," Yanardag is a national natural heritage site of Azerbaijan. The everlasting flames here originate from natural gas that leaks through rock fissures. Photo by Chen Junfeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico: 1 Dead as Illegal Fireworks Storage Sparks Explosion in Pesquería

A powerful explosion caused by the illegal storage of pyrotechnics erupted at a home in Pesquería, Nuevo León, Mexico, on Friday, November 28, leaving at least one person dead and several others injured. The blast severely damaged four houses and prompted evacuation of the Los Olmos neighborhood.

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US: Massive Fire Engulfs Historic Warehouses in Downtown St. Louis, Missouri

A massive fire broke out at the historic Crunden Martin Warehouse complex in St. Louis early Friday morning, November 28, burning multiple vacant warehouses. The fire was contained, but flare-ups are expected.

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Hong Kong: Dozens Dead, Massive Fire Engulfs Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po District 2

A No. 5 alarm fire tore through Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday, November 26, engulfing seven of eight 31-story public housing towers wrapped in bamboo scaffolding. Thick smoke triggered evacuations, roads were shut, debris fell, and firefighters and police responded at scale. Officials confirmed over 90 deaths, with nearly 300 still missing. This video shows black smoke still billowing from the buildings the next day.

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Hong Kong: Dozens Dead, Massive Fire Engulfs Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po District

A No. 5 alarm fire tore through Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday, November 26, engulfing seven of eight 31-story public housing towers wrapped in bamboo scaffolding. Thick smoke triggered evacuations, roads were shut, debris fell, and firefighters and police responded at scale. Officials confirmed over 90 deaths, with nearly 300 still missing.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Hong Kong: Dozens Killed as Fire Rips Through High-Rise Towers in Tai Po

A massive fire engulfed multiple towers of Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, killing dozens of people with hundreds missing. Thick smoke and flames forced evacuations as firefighters tackled the blaze from ladder trucks, with some fire staff injured. The 31-storey residential complex, undergoing extensive renovation with bamboo scaffolding, suffered debris falling from buildings. Roads were closed and emergency services scrambled to the scene.

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Hubble Seeks Clusters in ‘Lost Galaxy’

NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4535, which is situated about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden). Through a small telescope, this galaxy appears extremely faint, giving it the nickname ‘Lost Galaxy’. With a mirror spanning nearly eight feet (2.4 meters) across and its location above Earth’s light-obscuring atmosphere, Hubble can easily observe dim galaxies like NGC 4535 and pick out features like its massive spiral arms and central bar of stars. This image features NGC 4535’s young star clusters, which dot the galaxy’s spiral arms. Glowing-pink clouds surround many of these bright-blue star groupings. These clouds, called H II (‘H-two’) regions, are a sign that the galaxy is home to especially young, hot, and massive stars that blaze with high-energy radiation. Such massive stars shake up their surroundings by heating their birth clouds with powerful stellar winds, eventually exploding as supernovae. The image incorporates data from an obse

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US: Four-Alarm Fire Erupts at Bagel and Ice Shops in Franklin Square, New York

A four-alarm fire erupted Sunday, November 23, at a building in Franklin Square, New York, housing Ralph’s Italian Ices and 529 Bagels. The blaze began in the basement and caused heavy damage. No injuries were reported.

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Brazil: Fire Forces Evacuation at COP30 UN Climate Summit in Belém 2

Attendees were forced to evacuate a pavilion at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday, November 20, after a fire broke out, believed to have been sparked by a generator failure or short circuit. The fire was contained quickly, though 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation, and the affected "Blue Zone" was temporarily closed.

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US: 2 Injured, Electrical Fire in Washington D.C. Capitol Subway Tunnel 2

A small electrical fire broke out in the subway between the Rayburn House Office Building and the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, November 20, prompting road closures. The fire was quickly extinguished, and two Capitol Police officers were hospitalized for treatment.

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US: 2 Injured, Electrical Fire in Washington D.C. Capitol Subway Tunnel

A small electrical fire broke out in the subway between the Rayburn House Office Building and the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, November 20, prompting road closures. The fire was quickly extinguished, and two Capitol Police officers were hospitalized for treatment.

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Brazil: Fire Forces Evacuation at COP30 UN Climate Summit in Belém

Attendees were forced to evacuate a pavilion at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday, November 20, after a fire broke out, believed to have been sparked by a generator failure or short circuit. The fire was contained quickly, though 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation, and the affected "Blue Zone" was temporarily closed.

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Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Dead and Over 170 Buildings Damaged 2

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces. Authorities have confirmed the death of one person, whose gender has not been identified, found among the burnt remains.

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Mexico: Fire Erupts on Cerro del Tepeyac in Mexico City

A wildfire broke out on the Cerro del Tepeyac in the Sierra de Guadalupe, near Avenida Cantera in Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, on the night of Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The fire, also known locally as "El Gachupín," was reported by residents on social media to affect areas near Martín Carrera and La Villa. Emergency services responded and managed to control the blaze. Authorities are investigating the cause to determine whether it was deliberately set.

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Massive fire in southwestern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on the morning of Nov. 19, 2025, shows firefighters (bottom, R) trying to extinguish a blaze in a residential area in the southwestern Japan city of Oita following a massive fire overnight that left a man in his 70s missing and more than 170 buildings damaged.

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Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Missing and Over 170 Buildings Damaged

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces.

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Ireland: Fire Erupts at Industrial Estate in Cork’s Little Island

A substantial fire broke out at a commercial distribution warehouse containing 11 trucks in Ballytrasna, Little Island (Cork), just after 11 pm on Sunday night. The massive blaze completely destroyed the commercial warehouse. Residents from across Cork Harbour, reported seeing bright orange flames and thick smoke and hearing the noise of "explosions" as the fire raged.

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China: Staff in Protective Suits Torch Giant Wasp Hive in Nanning

On October 29, 2025, in Nanning, Guangxi, a video captured staff members in full protective suits using fire to destroy a massive wasp nest attached to the exterior wall of a local college. Flames engulfed the hive as smoke rose, while the workers carefully controlled the blaze to prevent it from spreading.

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US: Massive Garage Fire Reported in Northborough, Massachusetts

A massive fire broke out at a multi-car garage within an apartment complex in Northborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday, November 16. The blaze involved the two-story structure, leading to a partial collapse, though the cause of the incident is yet to be determined.

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Brazil: Fireworks Warehouse Explosion Causes Damage in São Paulo

At least one person was killed and several others injured when a warehouse storing fireworks exploded in the Tatuapé neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil, on Thursday evening, November 13. The powerful detonation caused significant damage to nearby residential buildings and prompted a road closure.

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Canada: Fire Rips Through Edmonton Apartment, Displacing 22 Residents

A large fire ripped through an apartment building in west Edmonton's Canora neighborhood on Wednesday, October 29, displacing 22 residents and pets. The blaze, which began inside a wall and spread to the attic, was declared under control on Thursday morning, though the building was gutted and no injuries were reported.

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US: Fire Reported Inside Palisades Centre Mall, New York

A fire was reported at a store on the second-floor inside Palisades Centre Mall in Rockland County, New York, on Monday, November 10. This is a developing story.

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Large Fire in Tongariro National Park - New Zealand

An aerial photo taken on November 9, 2025 shows smoke rising from a forest fire site at Tongariro National Park in New Zealand. The forest fire in New Zealand's Tongariro National Park continued to blaze on Monday, with the fire size likely to have increased from the estimated 2,500 hectares, said Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Conditions are misty in the Tongariro National Park on Monday morning, which has helped limit the growth of the fire overnight. However, all aircraft are grounded because of the mist. Photo by Fire and Emergency New Zealand/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Large Fire in Tongariro National Park - New Zealand

This photo taken on November 9, 2025 shows a forest fire site at Tongariro National Park in New Zealand. The forest fire in New Zealand's Tongariro National Park continued to blaze on Monday, with the fire size likely to have increased from the estimated 2,500 hectares, said Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Conditions are misty in the Tongariro National Park on Monday morning, which has helped limit the growth of the fire overnight. However, all aircraft are grounded because of the mist. Photo by Fire and Emergency New Zealand/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Large Fire in Tongariro National Park - New Zealand

An aerial photo taken on November 9, 2025 shows smoke rising from a forest fire site at Tongariro National Park in New Zealand. The forest fire in New Zealand's Tongariro National Park continued to blaze on Monday, with the fire size likely to have increased from the estimated 2,500 hectares, said Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Conditions are misty in the Tongariro National Park on Monday morning, which has helped limit the growth of the fire overnight. However, all aircraft are grounded because of the mist. Photo by Fire and Emergency New Zealand/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Large Fire in Tongariro National Park - New Zealand

Firefighters attempt to put out a forest fire at Tongariro National Park in New Zealand, November 9, 2025. The forest fire in New Zealand's Tongariro National Park continued to blaze on Monday, with the fire size likely to have increased from the estimated 2,500 hectares, said Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Conditions are misty in the Tongariro National Park on Monday morning, which has helped limit the growth of the fire overnight. However, all aircraft are grounded because of the mist. Photo by Fire and Emergency New Zealand/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Massive Warehouse Fire Rages in Baltimore’s Remington Neighborhood

A four-alarm fire engulfed a commercial warehouse in Baltimore’s Remington neighborhood near 23rd Street and Hampden Avenue on November 7, 2025, sending a massive plume of smoke over the city. The blaze led to the evacuation of 23 nearby residents just 50 feet away, but no injuries were reported among civilians or firefighters.

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US: Two Vehicles Catch Fire in NYC’s Chelsea Neighborhood

A car fire was reported in Chelsea, New York City, on Thursday, November 6. This video shows two vehicles on fire near 8th Ave & 26th St.

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China: Policeman and Bystander Put Out Burning Delivery Motorcycle in Tianjin

This is the moment a policeman and a passerby rushed to help a delivery rider after his motorcycle suddenly caught fire at an intersection in Tianjin on November 2, 2025. The two worked together to extinguish the flames using a fire extinguisher and sand, bringing the blaze under control within minutes.

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US: Large Fire Erupts in Chicago’s Albany Park Neighborhood

Chicago firefighters rushed to a large blaze in a three-story residential building on the 5000 block of Troy Street, near North Park University in the city’s Albany Park neighborhood, shutting down several surrounding streets on Tuesday afternoon, November 4. No injuries were reported.

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China: Excavator Scoops Water From Pond to Contain Loader Fire

On October 16, 2025, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a dramatic rescue unfolded near a construction site. An excavator scooped a full bucket of water from a pond and rushed toward a nearby loader that had caught fire. The operator skillfully poured the water over the burning vehicle, instantly covering the flames and sending up thick smoke. The quick action prevented further damage.

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Singapore: Small Fire Breaks Out on Marina Bay Sands Rooftop

A smoke was seen billowing from the rooftop of Marina Bay Sands on Tuesday afternoon, October 28 as a small fire broke out. The fire was swiftly extinguished by staff, according to reports. No injuries were reported.

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China: Car Bursts Into Flames on Shanghai Overpass During Morning Commute

A vehicle caught fire on a busy overpass, the Beizhai Road Overpass in Shanghai, China, during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, October 22, sending thick black smoke into the air. The incident caused significant traffic disruption. No injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

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China: Luggage Catches Fire on Airplane, Cabin Crew Puts Out Blaze

On October 18, 2025, in Zhejiang, located in eastern China, a sudden fire broke out in a piece of luggage stored inside the cabin of an airplane. Passengers shouted in alarm as smoke filled the air for a moment. A flight attendant quickly rushed over with a fire extinguisher and managed to put out the flames, preventing further danger.

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China: Drone Malfunction Sparks Fire at National Day Celebration

During China’s National Day on October 2, 2025, in Liuyang, Hunan, a drone used to launch fireworks malfunctioned, causing sparks to fall near spectators and ignite a small hillside fire. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control within about a minute, preventing further spread, while onlookers backed away from the flickering flames.

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Winter Sports Store in Forest Hill, London 3

A large fire broke out at a winter sports store in Forest Hill, southeast London, Thursday, October 16. The fire has spread to apartments above the store, and residents are being advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke. Significant traffic disruptions are reported on the nearby A205 South Circular Road, and train services through Forest Hill Station are affected. The cause of the fire remains unknown.