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US: Fire Inside Lincoln Tunnel to New York Prompts Partial Closure

Part of New York City's Lincoln Tunnel was temporarily closed on Thursday, March 19, after a vehicle fire broke out inside the tunnel, causing significant traffic delays. All lanes were reopened, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, though the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

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US: Rooftop Fire Breaks Out Near NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Midtown 4

Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, after a fire broke out in a cooling tower on the roof of a building under renovation near the start of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Construction workers evacuated safely and no impact reported on the parade.

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US: Rooftop Fire Breaks Out Near NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Midtown 3

Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, after a fire broke out in a cooling tower on the roof of a building under renovation near the start of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Construction workers evacuated safely and no impact reported on the parade.

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US: Rooftop Fire Breaks Out Near NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Midtown 2

Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, after a fire broke out in a cooling tower on the roof of a building under renovation near the start of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Construction workers evacuated safely and no impact reported on the parade.

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US: Rooftop Fire Breaks Out Near NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Midtown

Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, after a fire broke out in a cooling tower on the roof of a building under renovation near the start of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The cause of the fire was under investigation with construction workers evacuating safely and no impact reported on the parade.

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US: Camera Captures People Fleeing After Shooting at Santa Monica Pier

A shooting broke out after a large fight erupted among multiple individuals at the Santa Monica Pier in California on Sunday night, March 15, sending bystanders scrambling for safety. Two people were injured — one shot in the arm, the other suffering a graze wound. The second victim was later identified as the suspected shooter, Jaysawn Williams, 18, of Rialto. He was arrested and booked on charges of assault with a firearm. This video was shot from Pacific Plaza Santa Monica Apartments in front of the pier, capturing people running for safety. The video was recorded at 9:00 p.m.

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UK: Large Fire Breaks Out at Bolton Industrial Estate, Prompting Major Emergency Response

A large fire broke out early Friday, March 13, at the Raikes Clough Lane industrial estate in Bolton, Greater Manchester, where a large pile of scrap metal caught fire, prompting a major emergency response and road closures. No injuries were reported, and residents nearby were advised to keep doors and windows closed due to heavy smoke.

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Taiwan: Fire Breaks Out at Apartment in Kaohsiung

A fire broke out at an apartment building on Dagong Road in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, around 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 12. Police and fire services promptly responded, extinguishing the blaze and evacuating six residents. Three individuals were hospitalized after feeling unwell. The fire was brought under control shortly, and the cause is currently under investigation by the fire department.

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UK: Large Fire Erupts at Scrapyard in Grimsby, England

A major fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, March 11, at a salvage yard on Railway Street in Grimsby, a port city in northeastern England. Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky, visible across a wide area of the town.

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US: Massive Five-Alarm Fire Engulfs Warehouses in Sunset Park, Brooklyn

A massive fire broke out early Wednesday, March 11 at Universal Food Distributors in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, spreading to three industrial buildings. One warehouse collapsed. Over 270 firefighters responded; two suffered smoke inhalation.

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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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Chile: Massive Fire at Puente Alto Paper Mill Prompts Evacuation Order 2

A massive structural fire broke out at a paper mill in Puente Alto on Tuesday, March 3, prompting SENAPRED to activate the SAE emergency alert system and order the evacuation of nearby residents. The blaze sent a large plume of smoke visible across Santiago, leading health authorities to issue warnings as multiple fire departments worked to contain the flames.

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Chile: Massive Fire at Puente Alto Paper Mill Prompts Evacuation Order

A massive structural fire broke out at a paper mill in Puente Alto on Tuesday, March 3, prompting SENAPRED to activate the SAE emergency alert system and order the evacuation of nearby residents. The blaze sent a large plume of smoke visible across Santiago, leading health authorities to issue warnings as multiple fire departments worked to contain the flames.

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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