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South Korea: Major Fire Erupts at Historic 91-Year-Old Restaurant in Downtown Seoul

A fire broke out on Thursday evening, February 26, at a restaurant in Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The blaze sent thick smoke across the city center, disrupting the evening commutes. Fire authorities deployed 96 personnel and 42 fire vehicles to the scene. Built in 1935, the dilapidated two-story structure made the operation particularly hazardous for first responders.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Evacuation in Thornton, Colorado

A fast-moving grass fire fueled by strong winds and dry conditions broke out in Thornton, Colorado, Wednesday morning, February 25, injuring four firefighters and one civilian and prompting evacuations of nearby neighborhoods, businesses, and Pinnacle Charter School. Thick smoke forced a temporary closure of Interstate 25, while roughly 150 responders worked to contain the 10-acre blaze by mid-afternoon. No homes were destroyed, evacuations were later lifted, and the cause remains under investigation. This video shows smoke visible from the River North Art District (RiNo), north of downtown Denver.

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US: Evacuation Orders Lifted After Dahlberg Fire Scorches 1,000 Acres Near Franktown, CO

The Dahlberg fire broke out in the south of Franktown, Colorado, on Tuesday, February 24, burning more than 1,000 acres. Following the containment, authorities confirmed that all evacuation orders for the surrounding areas have been lifted.

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South Africa: Passengers Evacuated as Fire Breaks Out at Cape Town Airport

A fire broke out at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday, February 24, prompting passenger evacuations and disrupting flights. While the blaze was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported, the incident caused significant power outages and IT system failures, leading to diverted flights and temporary suspensions of international departures.

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US: Massive Snowball Fight Erupts in NYC After Historic Blizzard

A massive snowball fight broke out at Washington Square Park on Monday, February 23, after a historic blizzard dumped nearly 20 inches of snow on New York City. Organized by the viral media group Side Talk, the event drew hundreds of residents to Manhattan’s West Village, turning the snow-covered park into a scene of joyous winter chaos.

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UK: Britain First March in Manchester Sparks Clashes and Multiple Arrests

Greater Manchester Police made multiple arrests in the city centre on Saturday, February 21, as violence broke out between far-right Britain First supporters and a larger group of counter-protesters. The clashes erupted as supporters of Britain First marched through Manchester to demand remigration and mass deportations, leading to a tense standoff with opposing demonstrators.

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Mexico: Panic at Guadalajara International Airport After Death of Cartel Leader “El Mencho”

Panic broke out at Guadalajara International Airport after the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes triggered violence across parts of western Mexico. The unrest followed the killing of Oseguera Cervantes — known as “El Mencho,” founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartels — during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. Authorities said troops came under fire and returned fire, killing four cartel operatives. As tensions spread, flights were disrupted across the region. Nearly half of departures and arrivals at Guadalajara were delayed or canceled, leaving hundreds stranded.

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US: Wildfire Breaks Out in Eastern Iowa, Smoke Plume Visible for Miles

A large wildfire broke out out in Johnson County, eastern Iowa on Wednesday, February 18, sending a huge plume of smoke into the air. Widespread power outage was reported.

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South Korea: Two Missing as Massive Fire Rages at North Chungcheong Manufacturing Plant

A massive fire broke out at a manufacturing plant in Duseong-ri, Maengdong-myeon, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, on Friday, January 30, spreading to a nearby mountain and leaving two people missing. Authorities issued a Level 2 fire response alert and are investigating the whereabouts of two employees believed to be inside the factory building.

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China: Soap Bubbles Freeze Instantly in Minus 27°C Cold

On January 21, 2026, in Jilin, northeastern China, a video showed extremely cold outdoor conditions with temperatures reaching minus 27 degrees Celsius. A young boy was seen blowing soap bubbles into the air. As the bubbles floated and landed on a nearby table, they quickly froze into crystal-like bubbles. Their surfaces reflected colorful light, creating a sparkling appearance. When the frozen bubbles eventually broke, they turned into soft white fragments instead of liquid. The unusual effect could only be observed under severe winter conditions.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 3

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 2

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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China: Winter Rescue After Car Falls Into Frozen Water in Shandong

On January 21, 2026, in Shandong, located in eastern China, a video recorded a car that had fallen into icy water surrounded by floating ice. The temperature was visibly cold, and the water surface was partially frozen. A rescuer from the Zheng’an rescue team jumped directly into the freezing water to reach the trapped person. Another team member broke the ice from above to assist. Despite the harsh conditions, the rescuers worked quickly to save the driver. The scene highlighted an urgent winter rescue effort.

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China: Firefighters Break Through Newly Paved Road to Rescue Trapped Dog

Firefighters in Muli County, Sichuan, broke through a newly paved road on January 19, 2026, to rescue a trapped Labrador Retriever.

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Mexico: Massive Fire Destroys Plastics Factory in Xochimilco, Mexico City

A massive fire broke out at a 2,000-square-meter plastics factory in the La Noria area of Xochimilco, Mexico City, on Thursday, January 22, forcing at least 50 people to evacuate. Firefighters and Navy personnel brought the fire under control after several hours of work.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired pro shogi player Hifumi Kato (R) chats with young player Sota Fujii in Tokyo in November 2018. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retiring pro shogi player Hifumi Kato waves after his retirement press conference in Tokyo in June 2017. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Sota Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired pro shogi player Hifumi Kato gives an interview in Tokyo in November 2018. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Sota Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Pro shogi player Hifumi Kato (R) reviews his match against debutant Sota Fujii after being beaten by him in Tokyo in December 2016. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Composite time-lapse photo shows Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hitting a two-run home run in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 21, 2024. The 176th home run of his major league career broke a tie with Hideki Matsui for the most by a Japanese-born player.

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Locals and rescuers gather as a fire broke out at a shopping mall in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on January 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire and smoke rages at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire and smoke rages at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

A firefighter tries to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico: Forest Fire Burns Dozens of Hectares in Arriaga, Chiapas

A forest fire broke out in Arriaga, Chiapas, on Wednesday, January 14, amid wind gusts of up to 33 km/h, burning dozens of hectares.

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Major Factory Fire Sends Thick Smoke Across Wolverhampton

A major factory fire broke out on Sunbeam Street in Wolverhampton shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, sending a large plume of smoke visible for miles. Firefighters from West Midlands and Staffordshire deployed more than 20 fire engines and specialist vehicles as residents were advised to avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed.

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RECAP: Protests Erupt Across U.S. After ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis

Protests broke out in Minneapolis and other cities across the United States after a local resident, Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a confrontation on Wednesday, January 7. In Minneapolis, the shooting sparked several days of demonstrations. On Friday, January 9, hundreds of protesters marched through downtown and gathered outside the Canopy by Hilton hotel believed to be hosting ICE agents, staging a noise protest and calling for federal agents to leave the city.

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US: Two Killed, Six Injured in Shooting Outside LDS Church in Salt Lake City

Two people were killed and six others injured when a shooting broke out during a dispute in the parking lot of a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints outside a funeral in Salt Lake City’s Rose Park neighborhood on Wednesday evening, January 7.

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Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Firefighting vehicles gather around a building in which a fire broke out on Jan. 9, 2026, near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower.

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Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Firefighting vehicles gather around a building in which a fire broke out on Jan. 9, 2026, near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower.

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Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising after a fire broke out in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising after a fire broke out in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Fire Breaks out in Gaza's Survivors' Camp - Palestine

A displaced Palestinian woman inspects the damage to her temporary tent after a fire broke out the previous night, in Gaza City on January 2, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Breaks out in Gaza's Survivors' Camp - Palestine

A displaced Palestinian woman inspects the damage to her temporary tent after a fire broke out the previous night, in Gaza City on January 2, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Breaks out in Gaza's Survivors' Camp - Palestine

A displaced Palestinian woman inspects the damage to her temporary tent after a fire broke out the previous night, in Gaza City on January 2, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Around 40 Dead After Bar Fire In Crans-Montana

People place candles and flowers to mourn the victims of a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton of southwestern Switzerland, Jan. 1, 2026. Around 40 people were killed and more than 110 others injured after a fire broke out at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton in southwestern Switzerland, local police said on Thursday. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Around 40 Dead After Bar Fire In Crans-Montana

(260102) -- BEIJING, Jan. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Security forces cordon off the scene of a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton of southwestern Switzerland, Jan. 1, 2026. Around 40 people died and over 110 others were injured after a fire broke out at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort, local police said on Thursday. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Around 40 Dead After Bar Fire In Crans-Montana

This photo taken on Jan. 2, 2026 shows an exterior view of Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Around 40 people were killed and more than 110 others injured after a fire broke out at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton in southwestern Switzerland, local police said on Thursday. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Around 40 Dead After Bar Fire In Crans-Montana

This photo taken on Jan. 2, 2026 shows an exterior view of Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Around 40 people were killed and more than 110 others injured after a fire broke out at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton in southwestern Switzerland, local police said on Thursday. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM