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UK: Major Fire Shuts Down Glasgow Central Station, Causing Widespread Travel Chaos 2

A massive fire broke out on Sunday, March 8, 2026, near Glasgow Central Station. The blaze started in a vape shop on Union Street before spreading rapidly through the Victorian-era Union Corner building, causing it to partially collapse. Over 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, and all rail services were immediately suspended. Glasgow Central remained closed until further notice, with National Rail stating there was "no estimate on when the station will reopen," causing widespread cancellations across Scotland and beyond. No casualties were reported.

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UK: Major Fire Shuts Down Glasgow Central Station, Causing Widespread Travel Chaos

A massive fire broke out on Sunday, March 8, 2026, near Glasgow Central Station. The blaze started in a vape shop on Union Street before spreading rapidly through the Victorian-era Union Corner building, causing it to partially collapse. Over 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, and all rail services were immediately suspended. Glasgow Central remained closed until further notice, with National Rail stating there was "no estimate on when the station will reopen," causing widespread cancellations across Scotland and beyond. No casualties were reported.

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Mexico: Wildfire Breaks Out in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico 3

Firefighters in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, contained a major forest fire on Wednesday, February 18. The blaze erupted around 2:00 p.m. in the Lomas de Atizapán area, spreading rapidly through dry brush and fueled by strong winds. By late evening, Municipal President Pedro Rodríguez Villegas confirmed the fire was under control and all previously blocked roads had been reopened to traffic. No civilian injuries or structural losses were reported.

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Mexico: Wildfire Breaks Out in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico

Firefighters in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, contained a major forest fire on Wednesday, February 18. The blaze erupted around 2:00 p.m. in the Lomas de Atizapán area, spreading rapidly through dry brush and fueled by strong winds. By late evening, Municipal President Pedro Rodríguez Villegas confirmed the fire was under control and all previously blocked roads had been reopened to traffic. No civilian injuries or structural losses were reported.

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Mexico: Wildfire Breaks Out in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico 2

Firefighters in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, contained a major forest fire on Wednesday, February 18. The blaze erupted around 2:00 p.m. in the Lomas de Atizapán area, spreading rapidly through dry brush and fueled by strong winds. By late evening, Municipal President Pedro Rodríguez Villegas confirmed the fire was under control and all previously blocked roads had been reopened to traffic. No civilian injuries or structural losses were reported.

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Japan: Self Defense Force Requested for Spreading Wildfire in Western Saitama

A wildfire that was initially contained after breaking out in Chichibu, western Saitama, on Wednesday, February 4, expanded to 40 hectares after reigniting Thursday night. The prefectural government was prompted to request the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces on Friday to combat the spreading blaze.

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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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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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Spain: Forest Fire Breaks Out Near Granada City, Forcing Highway Closure 3

A forest fire broke out late Saturday, August 23, near the Fuente de la Bicha area between Granada city and Cenes de la Vega. The blaze produced a large smoke column visible across the city and forced the temporary closure of the A-395 highway. According to officials, firefighters have stabilized the fire, which is no longer spreading with active fronts.

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Spain: Forest Fire Breaks Out Near Granada City, Forcing Highway Closure 4

A forest fire broke out late Saturday, August 23, near the Fuente de la Bicha area between Granada city and Cenes de la Vega. The blaze produced a large smoke column visible across the city and forced the temporary closure of the A-395 highway. According to officials, firefighters have stabilized the fire, which is no longer spreading with active fronts.

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Spain: Forest Fire Breaks Out Near Granada City, Forcing Highway Closure 5

A forest fire broke out late Saturday, August 23, near the Fuente de la Bicha area between Granada city and Cenes de la Vega. The blaze produced a large smoke column visible across the city and forced the temporary closure of the A-395 highway. According to officials, firefighters have stabilized the fire, which is no longer spreading with active fronts.

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Spain: Forest Fire Breaks Out Near Granada City, Forcing Highway Closure 2

A forest fire broke out late Saturday, August 23, near the Fuente de la Bicha area between Granada city and Cenes de la Vega. The blaze produced a large smoke column visible across the city and forced the temporary closure of the A-395 highway. According to officials, firefighters have stabilized the fire, which is no longer spreading with active fronts.

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Spain: Forest Fire Breaks Out Near Granada City, Forcing Highway Closure

A forest fire broke out late Saturday, August 23, near the Fuente de la Bicha area between Granada city and Cenes de la Vega. The blaze produced a large smoke column visible across the city and forced the temporary closure of the A-395 highway. According to officials, firefighters have stabilized the fire, which is no longer spreading with active fronts.

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China: Brothers Drive Harvester Into Wheat Field Fire to Stop Spread

On June 18, 2025, in Gansu, two brothers drove their combine harvester into a burning wheat field to cut a firebreak and stop the flames from spreading. Firefighters later helped extinguish the blaze.

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Turkey: Wildfire Rages in Antakya, Forcing 1,500 People to Evacuate 5

A wildfire that broke out in the Karaali neighborhood of Antakya’s central district continued to burn on Tuesday, July 1, spreading to the Oğlakören and Üçgedik neighborhoods due to strong winds. Wildfires have been raging across Turkey, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. In Hatay Province’s Antakya district, the blaze began on Sunday and intensified as strong winds fanned the flames, prompting the evacuation of around 1,500 residents from three neighborhoods.

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Turkey: Wildfire Rages in Antakya, Forcing 1,500 People to Evacuate 3

A wildfire that broke out in the Karaali neighborhood of Antakya’s central district continued to burn on Tuesday, July 1, spreading to the Oğlakören and Üçgedik neighborhoods due to strong winds. Wildfires have been raging across Turkey, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. In Hatay Province’s Antakya district, the blaze began on Sunday and intensified as strong winds fanned the flames, prompting the evacuation of around 1,500 residents from three neighborhoods.

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Turkey: Wildfire Rages in Antakya, Forcing 1,500 People to Evacuate 2

A wildfire that broke out in the Karaali neighborhood of Antakya’s central district continued to burn on Tuesday, July 1, spreading to the Oğlakören and Üçgedik neighborhoods due to strong winds. Wildfires have been raging across Turkey, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. In Hatay Province’s Antakya district, the blaze began on Sunday and intensified as strong winds fanned the flames, prompting the evacuation of around 1,500 residents from three neighborhoods.

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Historic Hotspur Press Building in Manchester, Halting Trains

A large fire broke out at the Hotspur Press building, a landmark in downtown Manchester, causing it to partly collapse and spreading to a neighboring apartment building. The blaze at the former printing press building forced all trains through Manchester Oxford Road station to be canceled.

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Netherlands: Fire Erupts at Rotterdam Warehouse, Residents Advised to Close Windows

A major fire broke out in a warehouse on Van Graftstraat in Waalhaven-Zuid, Rotterdam, shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, prompting authorities to urge residents in the area to avoid the smoke and keep their windows and doors closed. While the cause remains unknown, the fire brigade responded quickly to prevent the blaze from spreading. The fire was brought under control by around 3:45 p.m.

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UK: Smoke of Peak District Wildfire Seen From Greater Manchester

A moorland fire that broke out near Errwood Reservoir in Peak District National Park on Wednesday morning, April 30, is still burning as of Saturday, May 3. The blaze has forced road closures and prompted warnings for nearby residents to keep their windows shut. The video shows smoke from the fire spreading over Offerton, Greater Manchester on April 30.

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South Korea: Over 1,200 Evacuated as Massive Wildfire Rages in Daegu 4

On Monday, April 28, around 2 p.m., a wildfire ignited in Nogok-dong, Buk District of Daegu, rapidly spreading due to dry conditions and strong winds. The severity of the blaze prompted officials to order the evacuation of residents and the closure of a nearby highway as a precaution.

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South Korea: Over 1,200 Evacuated as Massive Wildfire Rages in Daegu 3

On Monday, April 28, around 2 p.m., a wildfire ignited in Nogok-dong, Buk District of Daegu, rapidly spreading to affect an estimated 50 hectares (123.6 acres) within two hours due to dry conditions and strong winds. The severity of the blaze prompted Daegu city officials to order the evacuation of over 1,200 residents and the closure of a nearby highway as a precautionary measure. The clip shows the helicopters collecting water from the river for firefighting operations.

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South Korea: Over 1,200 Evacuated as Massive Wildfire Rages in Daegu 2

On Monday, April 28, around 2 p.m., a wildfire ignited in Nogok-dong, Buk District of Daegu, rapidly spreading to affect an estimated 50 hectares (123.6 acres) within two hours due to dry conditions and strong winds. The severity of the blaze prompted Daegu city officials to order the evacuation of over 1,200 residents and the closure of a nearby highway as a precautionary measure.

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South Korea: Over 1,200 Evacuated as Massive Wildfire Rages in Daegu

On Monday, April 28, around 2 p.m., a wildfire ignited in Nogok-dong, Buk District of Daegu, rapidly spreading to affect an estimated 50 hectares (123.6 acres) within two hours due to dry conditions and strong winds. The severity of the blaze prompted Daegu city officials to order the evacuation of over 1,200 residents and the closure of a nearby highway as a precautionary measure.

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Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

Firefighters prepare to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

A water truck sprays water to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

A firefighter works to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

Firefighters attempt to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

A man walks in a burned ranch in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

A firefighter works to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

Smoke billows from the wildfire on the hills in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

A ranch worker tries to extinguish embers and flames in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

A helicopter drops water to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

A firefighter works to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

A helicopter drops water to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Davis Fire Burns South Of Reno Triggering Widespread Evacuations 10

Davis Fire broke out in Davis Creek Regional Park south of Reno, Nevada on Saturday, September 7 around 2:30 p.m. and has burned more than 5,600 acres and was at 37% containment as of Wednesday morning. The fire has destroyed several structures, prompting mass evacuations and road closures.

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US: Davis Fire Burns South Of Reno Triggering Widespread Evacuations 9

Davis Fire broke out in Davis Creek Regional Park south of Reno, Nevada on Saturday, September 7 around 2:30 p.m. and has burned more than 5,600 acres and was at 37% containment as of Wednesday morning. The fire has destroyed several structures, prompting mass evacuations and road closures.

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US: Davis Fire Burns South Of Reno Triggering Widespread Evacuations 8

Davis Fire broke out in Davis Creek Regional Park south of Reno, Nevada on Saturday, September 7 around 2:30 p.m. and has burned 6,500 acres as of Sunday evening. The fire has destroyed several structures, prompting mass evacuations and road closures.

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US: Davis Fire Burns South Of Reno Triggering Widespread Evacuations 4

Davis Fire broke out in Davis Creek Regional Park south of Reno, Nevada on Saturday, September 7 around 2:30 p.m. and has burned about 3,300 acres as of Sunday. The fire has destroyed several structures, prompting mass evacuations and road closures.

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US: Davis Fire Burns South Of Reno Triggering Widespread Evacuations

Davis Fire broke out in Davis Creek Regional Park south of Reno, Nevada on Saturday, September 7 around 2:30 p.m. and has burned about 3,300 acres as of Sunday. The fire has destroyed several structures, prompting mass evacuations and road closures.

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US: Lightning-Sparked Shoe Fly Fire Rapidly Grows In Wheeler County, Oregon

The lightning-caused Shoe Fly Fire, first reported early Monday morning in Wheeler County, Oregon after Sunday's thunderstorms, has rapidly grown to 20,000 acres with 1% containment as of Wednesday morning, September 4.

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US: Goltra Fire Grows Quickly Overnight In Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado

A wildfire started in Clear Creek Canyon, west of Golden, Colorado on Tuesday afternoon, August 20. The fire, dubbed the Goltra Fire, grew quickly overnight leading to highway closure.

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM