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UK: Double-Decker Buses Crash in London’s Elephant and Castle, Causing Major Delays

Two double-decker buses collided near Southwark Playhouse in London on a busy street in Elephant and Castle, causing major travel disruption on Wednesday, February 18. Emergency crews responded after one bus struck the rear of another. London Fire Brigade said part of a nearby building was slightly damaged, and firefighters assisted paramedics in treating patients at the scene.

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China: Helmet Cam Captures Firefighter Battling Blaze in Guangdong

A helmet camera captured a Chinese firefighter pushing into a burning building in Guangdong on January 4, 2026, advancing through thick smoke and intense heat during a dangerous rescue. The footage shows flames, drifting embers, and controlled hose bursts as the team works to bring the fire under control.

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China: Man Rescues Child Trapped on Window Ledge From Apartment Fire

On July 13, 2023, in Jinan, Shandong, a neighbor climbed the exterior of an apartment building to reach a child trapped on a window ledge during a fire. He guided the child to a narrow space beside an air conditioner unit, where they both waited for further assistance to escape the thick smoke and flames.

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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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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

A woman stands in front of a building affected by a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eighth Term Legislative Council First Meeting - Hong Kong

This photo shows a scene at the first meeting of the eighth-term Legislative Council in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 14, 2026. TO GO WITH "Hong Kong pledges all-out efforts in fire aftermath, mulls reform to strengthen building safety" Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eighth Term Legislative Council First Meeting - Hong Kong

John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), attends the first meeting of the eighth-term Legislative Council in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 14, 2026. TO GO WITH "Hong Kong pledges all-out efforts in fire aftermath, mulls reform to strengthen building safety" Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[breaking News]Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 9 Kyodo - Firefighters attend to a blaze in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026. (Kyodo)

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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

Firefighters attend to a blaze 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 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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US: Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out at Historic Waterfront Building in Portland, Maine

A massive three-alarm fire broke out on Friday evening, December 26, at Custom House Wharf on the historic working waterfront in Portland, Maine. The cause of the fire and whether anyone has been injured were unknown as of writing.

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China: Massive Fire Engulfs Biotechnology Factory in Hebei

A major fire broke out at a biotechnology company in northern China, sending towering flames and thick smoke around a high-rise factory building. The fire erupted on December 11, 2025, at Guoxu Biotechnology Company in Fuping County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. The video shows the multi-story industrial building fully engulfed in flames, with heavy black smoke billowing into the sky. Local fire authorities said the blaze was caused by the ignition of insulation materials inside the factory. Firefighters extinguished the fire after about two and a half hours, and no casualties were reported.

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Ambulances and fire trucks respond near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Ambulances and fire trucks respond near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

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