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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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Spain: Medieval Tower of Escalona Castle Collapses in Toledo

On Saturday, March 14, one of the towers of the medieval Escalona Castle in Toledo, Spain, collapsed just before tourist visits were set to begin, with heavy rainfall cited as the most likely cause. No injuries were reported, though several nearby vehicles were damaged by falling debris.

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Japan: Giant Underground Pipe Shoots 13 Meters Above Ground in Osaka

On Wednesday, March 11, a large underground steel pipe suddenly protruded about 13 meters above the ground below the elevated Shin-Midosuji road in the Umeda district of Osaka, prompting traffic restrictions in the surrounding area. The cause of the incident remains under investigation and no injuries have been reported.

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US: Rising Temperatures Cause Steam to Billow From Snow Piles New York

Rising temperatures caused steam to billow from snow piles in Chester, New York, on Wednesday, March 11, as the region experienced warmer-than-usual weather.

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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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Colombia: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Severe Flooding in Bogotá

A heavy hailstorm and intense rain hit Bogotá on Monday, March 9, causing severe flooding across the city and travel disruptions. Authorities issued emergency alerts for extreme weather throughout the capital.

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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: Winter Storm Lashing North Dakota’s Capital, Blowing Snow Seen Across Bismarck

The Capital Region’s winter storm began on Tuesday night, February 17, as rain due to unseasonably mild temperatures. As the cold front pushed through, the precipitation transitioned to snow; Bismarck recorded a quarter-inch of rain followed by two inches of snowfall, while northern North Dakota saw significantly higher accumulations. The Bismarck-Mandan area remained under a Winter Weather Advisory through Wednesday night, February 18, as strong winds continued to cause hazardous blowing snow.

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US: Vehicle Smashes Through Delta Check-in Counter at Detroit Metro Airport

A vehicle crashed through glass entrance doors and hit a check-in counter at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal on Friday, January 23, injuring six people. Authorities said the driver was in custody, though the cause of the crash remained unknown as the investigation continued.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht 2

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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Trentini and Burlo in Italy After the Liberation - Rome

Ciampino (Rome), Italy—Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani welcomed Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò, along with their families, at the airport this morning. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency claims no ownership, including but not limited to copyright or licensing, in the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any ownership, copyright, or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising from or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trentini and Burlo in Italy After the Liberation - Rome

Ciampino (Rome), Italy—Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani welcomed Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò, along with their families, at the airport this morning. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency claims no ownership, including but not limited to copyright or licensing, in the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any ownership, copyright, or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising from or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trentini and Burlo in Italy After the Liberation - Rome

Ciampino (Rome), Italy—Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani welcomed Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò, along with their families, at the airport this morning. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency claims no ownership, including but not limited to copyright or licensing, in the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any ownership, copyright, or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising from or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion At Wedding House - Islamabad

Security personnel examine the site of a gas explosion in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, on Jan. 11, 2026. The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, has risen to eight, including a newlywed couple, while 11 others were injured, local authorities said on Sunday. Rescue officials said at least four houses in the surrounding area were affected by the blast. Authorities said the exact cause of the explosion will be determined following a detailed investigation. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion At Wedding House - Islamabad

Locals gather near the site of a gas explosion in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Jan. 11, 2026. The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, has risen to eight, including a newlywed couple, while 11 others were injured, local authorities said on Sunday. Rescue officials said at least four houses in the surrounding area were affected by the blast. Authorities said the exact cause of the explosion will be determined following a detailed investigation. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion At Wedding House - Islamabad

Security personnel examine the site of a gas explosion in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Jan. 11, 2026. The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, has risen to eight, including a newlywed couple, while 11 others were injured, local authorities said on Sunday. Rescue officials said at least four houses in the surrounding area were affected by the blast. Authorities said the exact cause of the explosion will be determined following a detailed investigation. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion At Wedding House - Islamabad

A security staff member examines the site of a gas explosion in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Jan. 11, 2026. The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, has risen to eight, including a newlywed couple, while 11 others were injured, local authorities said on Sunday. Rescue officials said at least four houses in the surrounding area were affected by the blast. Authorities said the exact cause of the explosion will be determined following a detailed investigation. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion At Wedding House - Islamabad

Security personnel examine the site of a gas explosion in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Jan. 11, 2026. The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, has risen to eight, including a newlywed couple, while 11 others were injured, local authorities said on Sunday. Rescue officials said at least four houses in the surrounding area were affected by the blast. Authorities said the exact cause of the explosion will be determined following a detailed investigation. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion At Wedding House - Islamabad

Security personnel examine the site of a gas explosion in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Jan. 11, 2026. The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, has risen to eight, including a newlywed couple, while 11 others were injured, local authorities said on Sunday. Rescue officials said at least four houses in the surrounding area were affected by the blast. Authorities said the exact cause of the explosion will be determined following a detailed investigation. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2026. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2026. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2026. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2026. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2026. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2026. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2026. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SNCF Reseau Railway Track Heating System - Rambouillet

Illustration – SNCF Réseau's track heating system during the cold snap that has been affecting France for the past two days. During periods of snowfall, ice accumulation can damage railway infrastructure and cause delays. Frost on overhead lines, for example, can paralyze certain lines. To deal with this, SNCF Réseau deploys several measures: switch heaters to free switches from ice, increased monitoring by staff, de-icing of overhead lines using electrical circuits and heating gas, and the use of scraper locomotives. Rambouillet, France, January 7, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Metro station and bus stop. Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Louvre Museum. Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Metro station and bus stop. Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Metro station and bus stop. Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Louvre Museum. Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM