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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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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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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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Philippines: Davao Mall Fire Forces Evacuation, No Injuries Reported

A fire gutted the third floor of Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Davao City on Friday afternoon, January 2, forcing an evacuation. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

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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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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 5

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 4

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 3

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 2

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Fire Erupts at Four-Story Apartment in Holyoke, MA

A massive fire erupted at a four-story apartment building on High Street in Holyoke, MA, on Tuesday, December 2, displacing dozens of residents. According to reports, there were no injuries, and the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

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Mexico: Fire Erupts on Cerro del Tepeyac in Mexico City

A wildfire broke out on the Cerro del Tepeyac in the Sierra de Guadalupe, near Avenida Cantera in Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, on the night of Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The fire, also known locally as "El Gachupín," was reported by residents on social media to affect areas near Martín Carrera and La Villa. Emergency services responded and managed to control the blaze. Authorities are investigating the cause to determine whether it was deliberately set.

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US: Pack Fire Burns Nearly 2,000 Acres in Mono County, California

A wildfire in Mono County, California, destroyed more that two dozen structures and burned 1,974 acres near McGee Creek Road and Highway 395. The Pack Fire, which started on November 13, prompted mandatory evacuations in Long Valley and McGee Creek, affecting around 1,800 residents, while nearby communities remained under warnings. As of the evening of November 17, the fire was 83% contained, with 614 firefighters and multiple air tankers deployed. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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US: Massive Garage Fire Reported in Northborough, Massachusetts

A massive fire broke out at a multi-car garage within an apartment complex in Northborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday, November 16. The blaze involved the two-story structure, leading to a partial collapse, though the cause of the incident is yet to be determined.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Car Bursts Into Flames on Shanghai Overpass During Morning Commute

A vehicle caught fire on a busy overpass, the Beizhai Road Overpass in Shanghai, China, during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, October 22, sending thick black smoke into the air. The incident caused significant traffic disruption. No injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

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Bangladesh: Fire at Dhaka Airport Cargo Terminal Forces Flight Delays, Diversions

A major fire broke out in the cargo bay of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday, October 18, while a passenger plane was sitting on the tarmac nearby. The fire, which took 27 hours to extinguish, heavily damaged storage areas containing large quantities of raw materials, apparel, and product samples belonging to exporters. The cause of the destructive fire is currently under investigation.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Winter Sports Store in Forest Hill, London 3

A large fire broke out at a winter sports store in Forest Hill, southeast London, Thursday, October 16. The fire has spread to apartments above the store, and residents are being advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke. Significant traffic disruptions are reported on the nearby A205 South Circular Road, and train services through Forest Hill Station are affected. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Winter Sports Store in Forest Hill, London 2

A large fire broke out at a winter sports store in Forest Hill, southeast London, Thursday, October 16. The fire has spread to apartments above the store, and residents are being advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke. Significant traffic disruptions are reported on the nearby A205 South Circular Road, and train services through Forest Hill Station are affected. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

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Bangladesh: Large Fire Erupts at Chattogram Factory

A massive fire broke out around 2 p.m. Thursday, October 16 at the Adams Caps & Textiles Ltd factory in the Chattogram Export Processing Zone. Nineteen fire units, supported by the Navy, Air Force, Army, and police, worked for hours to control the blaze, which began in a warehouse on the sixth and seventh floors. No deaths were reported, though several workers suffered minor injuries while escaping. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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US: Massive Fire Erupts at Abandoned Hotel Near St. David’s Medical Center, Austin

A massive fire broke out in downtown Austin on Sunday afternoon, October 5. The blaze erupted at an abandoned hotel near the Rodeway Inn and St. David’s Medical Center. The cause of the fire and details about any injuries remain unknown as of writing.

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Netherlands: Massive Warehouse Fire Erupts Near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 2

A massive fire broke out at a warehouse near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Sunday, August 24, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. No official statement has been released regarding the cause of the blaze or possible injuries.

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Netherlands: Massive Warehouse Fire Erupts Near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

A massive fire broke out at a warehouse near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Sunday, August 24, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. No official statement has been released regarding the cause of the blaze or possible injuries.

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Turkey: Wildfire Breaks Out in Pamukkale, Denizli 3

A wildfire broke out in the forested area of Cankurtaran neighborhood in Pamukkale, Denizli on August 23, along the Denizli–Antalya highway. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Firefighting efforts include 3 planes, 11 helicopters, 50 fire trucks, 2 construction vehicles, and 307 personnel working on the ground and from the air. The flames spread quickly due to hot weather and wind, reaching forested areas, but no residential areas were immediately threatened.

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Turkey: Wildfire Breaks Out in Pamukkale, Denizli

A wildfire broke out in the forested area of Cankurtaran neighborhood in Pamukkale, Denizli on August 23, along the Denizli–Antalya highway. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Firefighting efforts include 3 planes, 11 helicopters, 50 fire trucks, 2 construction vehicles, and 307 personnel working on the ground and from the air. The flames spread quickly due to hot weather and wind, reaching forested areas, but no residential areas were immediately threatened.

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Turkey: Wildfire Breaks Out in Pamukkale, Denizli 2

A wildfire broke out in the forested area of Cankurtaran neighborhood in Pamukkale, Denizli on August 23, along the Denizli–Antalya highway. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Firefighting efforts include 3 planes, 11 helicopters, 50 fire trucks, 2 construction vehicles, and 307 personnel working on the ground and from the air. The flames spread quickly due to hot weather and wind, reaching forested areas, but no residential areas were immediately threatened.

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

A cat, on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

View of the destroyed houses after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

View of the destroyed houses after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

A woman looks at her house destroyed by fire on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast for the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, having not increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), is still a cause for concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

View of the destroyed houses after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in A Gudina, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rua, Petin, Rubia, A Veiga and Vilamartin de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrian Irago / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in A Gudina, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rua, Petin, Rubia, A Veiga and Vilamartin de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrian Irago / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, having not increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rua, Petin, Rubia, A Veiga and Vilamartin de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrian Irago / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, having not increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rua, Petin, Rubia, A Veiga and Vilamartin de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrian Irago / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in A Gudina, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rua, Petin, Rubia, A Veiga and Vilamartin de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrian Irago / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, having not increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rua, Petin, Rubia, A Veiga and Vilamartin de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrian Irago / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Wildfire Rages in Herradón de Pinares, Ávila, Burning Nearly 3,000 Hectares

A wildfire that broke out in El Herradón de Pinares, Ávila, on Friday, August 15, has burned nearly 3,000 hectares. The blaze was upgraded to a level 2 of the Potential Severity Index (IGR) when the fire started, but has since been downgraded to level 1. The probable cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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Canada: Wildfire Near Port Alberni Burns Out of Control, Forces Evacuations

A wildfire known as the Mount Underwood Fire is burning out of control near China Creek Campground, south of Port Alberni, British Columbia. The blaze has grown to roughly 630 hectares and is being fought by ground crews, aircraft, and helicopters. China Creek Campground and Marina have been safely evacuated, and the main road between Port Alberni and Bamfield remains closed. Fire crews are working around the clock to contain the spread. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.