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TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 6 Kyodo - Fire engines of the Tokyo Fire Department release water during a New Year event in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026. (Kyodo)

Tokyo firefighters New Year event

Tokyo firefighters New Year event

Fire engines of the Tokyo Fire Department take part in a New Year event in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

Tokyo firefighters New Year event

Tokyo firefighters New Year event

Fire engines of the Tokyo Fire Department take part in a New Year event in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

Tokyo firefighters New Year event

Tokyo firefighters New Year event

Fire engines of the Tokyo Fire Department release water during a New Year event in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

This photograph shows the emergency phone number displayed on a firefighters truck seen during France's Interior Minister's visit to the Department Fire and Rescue Service (Service D?partemental d'Incendie et de Secours - SDIS), ahead of New Year's Eve, in Villiers-le-Bel, a suburb of Paris, on December 31, 2025. Photo by Alain JOCARD/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez meets French firefighters at the Department Fire and Rescue Service (Service D?partemental d'Incendie et de Secours - SDIS) ahead of New Year's Eve, in Villiers-le-Bel, a suburb of Paris, on December 31, 2025. Photo by Alain JOCARD/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez meets French firefighters at the Department Fire and Rescue Service (Service D?partemental d'Incendie et de Secours - SDIS) ahead of New Year's Eve, in Villiers-le-Bel, a suburb of Paris, on December 31, 2025. Photo by Alain JOCARD/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

A French firefighter gets into his truck at the Department Fire and Rescue Service (Service D?partemental d'Incendie et de Secours - SDIS) ahead of New Year's Eve, in Villiers-le-Bel, a suburb of Paris, on December 31, 2025. Photo by Alain JOCARD/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez meets French firefighters at the Department Fire and Rescue Service (Service D?partemental d'Incendie et de Secours - SDIS) ahead of New Year's Eve, in Villiers-le-Bel, a suburb of Paris, on December 31, 2025. Photo by Alain JOCARD/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

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

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

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

Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong fire

A massive fire burns down bamboo scaffolding and protective mesh set up around a high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Nov. 27, 2025, a day after it broke out, leaving at least 94 people dead with 279 unaccounted for. Hong Kong's fire department said the mesh and foam board used for an ongoing refurbishment of exterior walls at the complex may have helped the fire to spread amid strong winds.

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai/ABACARESS.COM

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai/ABACARESS.COM

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACARESS.COM

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACARESS.COM

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Security personnel form a human chain to guide people evacuating the venue of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) after a fire broke out in Belem, Para state, Brazil, November 20, 2025. A fire broke out on Thursday in a pavilion at the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference in the Brazilian city of Belem, prompting evacuations by the fire department, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Security personnel control access inside the venue of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) after a fire broke out in Belem, Para state, Brazil, November 20, 2025. A fire broke out on Thursday in a pavilion at the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference in the Brazilian city of Belem, prompting evacuations by the fire department, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Firefighters and staff members inspect the venue of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) after a fire broke out in Belem, Para state, Brazil, November 20, 2025. A fire broke out on Thursday in a pavilion at the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference in the Brazilian city of Belem, prompting evacuations by the fire department, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Security personnel control access inside the venue of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) after a fire broke out in Belem, Para state, Brazil, November 20, 2025. A fire broke out on Thursday in a pavilion at the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference in the Brazilian city of Belem, prompting evacuations by the fire department, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

A staff member carrying a fire extinguisher runs inside the venue of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) after a fire broke out in Belem, Para state, Brazil, November 20, 2025. A fire broke out on Thursday in a pavilion at the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference in the Brazilian city of Belem, prompting evacuations by the fire department, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Participants evacuate the venue of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) after a fire broke out in Belem, Para state, Brazil, November 20, 2025. A fire broke out on Thursday in a pavilion at the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference in the Brazilian city of Belem, prompting evacuations by the fire department, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Security evacuate people inside the venue of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) after a fire borke out in Belem, Para state, Brazil, November 20, 2025. A fire broke out on Thursday in a pavilion at the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference in the Brazilian city of Belem, prompting evacuations by the fire department, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Participants evacuate the venue of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) a fire borke out in Belem, Para state, Brazil, November 20, 2025. A fire broke out on Thursday in a pavilion at the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference in the Brazilian city of Belem, prompting evacuations by the fire department, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

A firefighter enters the venue of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) after a fire broke out in Belem, Para state, Brazil, November 20, 2025. A fire broke out on Thursday in a pavilion at the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference in the Brazilian city of Belem, prompting evacuations by the fire department, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Fire Erupts at COP30 - Brazil

Firefighters and staff members inspect the venue of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) after a fire borke out in Belem, Para state, Brazil, November 20, 2025. A fire broke out on Thursday in a pavilion at the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference in the Brazilian city of Belem, prompting evacuations by the fire department, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

2019 Kennedy Center Honors Formal Artist's Dinner Arrivals

2019 Kennedy Center Honors Formal Artist's Dinner Arrivals

CBS News correspondent Rita Braver, right, and husband Robert Barnett , left, arrive for the formal Artist's Dinner honoring the recipients of the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at the United States Department of State in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, December 7, 2019. The 2019 honorees are: Earth, Wind & Fire, Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, Sesame Street, and Michael Tilson Thomas. Photo by Ron Sachs / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Vessels Sound Horns to Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary in New York City

The U.S. marked the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that claimed 2,977 lives in 2001. This video shows vessels sounding their horns on the Hudson River to mark the conclusion of the moment of silence at 10:28 a.m., the time when the South Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed.

US: Brush Fire Burns Over 100 Acres Near Dublin and San Ramon in California

A brush fire, named the Parks Fire, burned in the Tri-Valley area near Dublin and San Ramon, California on Friday afternoon, August 22. The fire, fueled by grassy terrain along the Dublin-San Ramon border near Camp Parks and the former FCI Dublin prison, grew to about 118 acres and was 25% contained by evening. Fire crews from Cal Fire, SRVFPD, ACFD, and Camp Parks’ fire department responded, and authorities said the fire posed minimal threat to structures by the evening.

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A fire engine approaches the fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A fire truck approaches the fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight made by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day, 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM