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US: Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre Closes Indefinitely After Electrical Fire

A fire broke out at Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City on Monday, May 4, forcing the iconic venue to close indefinitely. The blaze started around 10 a.m. in the electrical room between the fourth and fifth floors of the century-old building. Firefighters extinguished the fire but reported substantial damage to the fourth floor. One firefighter sustained minor injuries. The Department of Buildings issued a full vacate order to the theater.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 5

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at near Otsuchi Fire Station on April 26.

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Japan: Otsuchi Town in Iwate Shrouded in Smoke From Wildfire

Two wildfires burning in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture have entered their sixth day, with flames continuing to spread into school grounds and residential neighborhoods, prompting authorities to issue new evacuation orders for additional districts. The fires, which broke out on April 22, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares. The videos show the Kirikiri district shrouded in smoke from one of the fires on April 25.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 4

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at a parking area near the fire on Sanriku Expressway on April 24.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 2

This video shows the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan shrouded in wildfire smoke as the fires kept spreading on Thursday, April 23. The two blazes, which broke out in forested areas on the afternoon of April 22, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 3

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen

Two wildfires broke out in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan on the afternoon of April 22. The blazes have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 3

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 4

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 2

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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US: Fire Breaks Out at Historic Maccabees Building on Wayne State Campus in Detroit

An electrical fire broke out on the 11th floor of the historic Maccabees Building on Wayne State University's campus in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday afternoon, April 1. The fire was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported. The nearly 100-year-old building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, remains closed as damage is assessed.

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US: Businesses Evacuated as Vegetation Fire Breaks Out Near San Diego River in Santee

On Sunday, March 29, the Santee Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire near the San Diego River in Santee. Walmart, Michaels, and other nearby businesses were evacuated, though no residential evacuations were ordered, and forward progress was halted. No injuries or structural damage were reported, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

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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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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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Chile: 19 Dead, Over 50,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Threaten Concepción

On Sunday, January 18, Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe across two regions as deadly wildfires claimed at least 19 lives. More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from the Ñuble and Biobío regions. President Boric warned that the death toll is expected to rise as search teams reach devastated areas. Blistering heat and strong winds have severely hampered firefighting efforts, with temperatures soaring to 100°F (38°C) on Sunday, January 18.

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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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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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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