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Spain: Fire Ravages Arcofrut Cooperative in Lleida, Prompting Evacuations

Firefighters brought a major blaze under control on Tuesday morning, June 9, at the Arcofrut fruit cooperative in Lleida, Spain, after it broke out late Monday night, June 8 and spread rapidly through the facility's exterior and two of its three warehouses. Four people suffered minor injuries, nearby residents were briefly evacuated over fears of an ammonia tank explosion, and authorities are investigating whether the fire was deliberately set after indications it may have started at two separate points.

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US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations 2

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Six-Alarm Junkyard Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Opa-locka, Miami

A massive junkyard fire broke out around 5 p.m. on Monday, May 25, near Northwest 135th Street and Cairo Lane in Opa-locka, Miami-Dade County. The 6-alarm blaze spread to three nearby businesses, with more than 80 units responding. No injuries were reported.

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Spain: Fire Destroys Málaga Café and Spreads to Ibis Hotel, All Guests Evacuated 2

A fire at Le Grand Café in central Málaga spread to the Ibis hotel above it early Monday, May 25, forcing the evacuation of around 130 rooms. All 37 on-duty firefighters were deployed to the scene, with no injuries reported.

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Spain: Fire Destroys Málaga Café and Spreads to Ibis Hotel, All Guests Evacuated

A fire at Le Grand Café in central Málaga spread to the Ibis hotel above it early Monday, May 25, forcing the evacuation of around 130 rooms. All 37 on-duty firefighters were deployed to the scene, with no injuries reported.

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US: Two Brush Fires Break Out in Naples, Florida

Two wildfires broke out in Naples, Florida, on Monday, May 18. The fires spread rapidly, producing large plumes of smoke. One fire in the Picayune Strand State Forest, fanned by stormy gusts, burned 650 acres, but was 85% extinguished as of Tuesday. Another fire in Golden Gate Estates burned 135 acres but is now completely out. THis video was captured in South Naples on the way home from Marco Island Monday afternoon.

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Mexico: At Least Five Dead in Shopping Mall Fire in Los Mochis

At least five people were killed and nearly 40 injured when a fire broke out Thursday afternoon at Plaza Fiesta Las Palmas mall in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. The blaze, which may have started in a restaurant kitchen, spread rapidly through the building. Authorities are investigating the cause.

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China: Delivery Worker Helps Stop Fire From Spreading in Ningbo

A food delivery rider in Ningbo, China interrupted his route on January 21, 2026, to fight a fire he encountered.A food delivery rider in Ningbo, China interrupted his route on January 21, 2026, to fight a fire he encountered. He calmly grabbed a nearby extinguisher and sprayed the flames, with local residents joining in. Together, they brought the fire under control before it could spread further.

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US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Breaks Out in San Marcos, Forcing Nearby Evacuations 2

The Moree Fire, a fast-moving brush fire, broke out in San Marcos, San Diego County, California, on Sunday, April 5, forcing evacuations of California State University San Marcos and nearby residents. Firefighters stopped the spread of the flames in just over an hour.

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US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Breaks Out in San Marcos, Forcing Nearby Evacuations

The Moree Fire, a fast-moving brush fire, broke out in San Marcos, San Diego County, California, on Sunday, April 5, forcing evacuations of California State University San Marcos and nearby residents. Firefighters stopped the spread of the flames in just over an hour.

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Mexico: Smoke Spreads Through Perisur Mall, Prompting Emergency Evacuation

Smoke filled the Perisur shopping mall in Mexico City on Friday, April 3, after a gas anomaly was detected, prompting emergency services to mobilize and dozens of shoppers and employees to evacuate. Workers activated a fire extinguisher to address the incident, but the chemical agent released a dense cloud of white smoke that spread through the mall, causing panic among visitors.

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US: Large Fire Near Newark Liberty International Airport Sends Thick Smoke Into Sky

A large fire broke out near Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Thursday, March 26, 2026, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky visible across the region. Firefighters were called to 635 Delancy Street in Newark at about 2:48 p.m., where an outdoor fire had spread to an occupied building. Everyone inside was able to evacuate safely and no injuries were reported. The blaze was brought under control at about 4:30 p.m., and its cause remains under investigation. No flights in or out of Newark Airport were affected by the fire.

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Mexico: Panic at Guadalajara International Airport After Death of Cartel Leader “El Mencho”

Panic broke out at Guadalajara International Airport after the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes triggered violence across parts of western Mexico. The unrest followed the killing of Oseguera Cervantes — known as “El Mencho,” founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartels — during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. Authorities said troops came under fire and returned fire, killing four cartel operatives. As tensions spread, flights were disrupted across the region. Nearly half of departures and arrivals at Guadalajara were delayed or canceled, leaving hundreds stranded.

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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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China: Quick-Thinking Resident on Floor Above Extinguishes Balcony Fire

On December 10 in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, a quick-thinking neighbor used a firefighting hose from the floor above to extinguish a fire on a resident's balcony. The neighbor also shouted to alert the resident, successfully knocking down the flames before the fire could spread further.

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Steelworks fire in northern Japan

Steelworks fire in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 1, 2025, shows the site of a fire that broke out earlier in the day at a Nippon Steel Corp. plant in Muroran in Hokkaido, northern Japan. No injuries were reported and the fire did not spread beyond the plant, according to local authorities.

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Steelworks fire in northern Japan

Steelworks fire in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 1, 2025, shows the site of a fire that broke out earlier in the day at a Nippon Steel Corp. plant in Muroran in Hokkaido, northern Japan. No injuries were reported and the fire did not spread beyond the plant, according to local authorities.

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Steelworks fire in northern Japan

Steelworks fire in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 1, 2025, shows the site of a fire that broke out earlier in the day at a Nippon Steel Corp. plant in Muroran in Hokkaido, northern Japan. No injuries were reported and the fire did not spread beyond the plant, according to local authorities.

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Fire at Nippon Steel plant in northern Japan

Fire at Nippon Steel plant in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 1, 2025, shows the site of a fire that broke out earlier in the day at a Nippon Steel Corp. plant in Muroran in Hokkaido, northern Japan. No injuries were reported and the fire did not spread beyond the plant, according to local authorities.

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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.

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15 Killed in Glue Factory Explosion - Pakistan

15 Killed in Glue Factory Explosion - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the explosion site of a chemical factory in Faisalabad, Punjab province, Pakistan, Nov. 21, 2025. Twelve people were killed and scores of others injured on Friday morning when a boiler exploded at a chemical factory in a residential locality in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, police sources said. The blast happened at about 5:30 a.m. local time (0030 GMT) in the industrial city of Faisalabad, triggering a massive fire that rapidly spread through the facility, police sources told Xinhua. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15 Killed in Glue Factory Explosion - Pakistan

15 Killed in Glue Factory Explosion - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the explosion site of a chemical factory in Faisalabad, Punjab province, Pakistan, Nov. 21, 2025. Twelve people were killed and scores of others injured on Friday morning when a boiler exploded at a chemical factory in a residential locality in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, police sources said. The blast happened at about 5:30 a.m. local time (0030 GMT) in the industrial city of Faisalabad, triggering a massive fire that rapidly spread through the facility, police sources told Xinhua. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15 Killed in Glue Factory Explosion - Pakistan

15 Killed in Glue Factory Explosion - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the explosion site of a chemical factory in Faisalabad, Punjab province, Pakistan, Nov. 21, 2025. Twelve people were killed and scores of others injured on Friday morning when a boiler exploded at a chemical factory in a residential locality in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, police sources said. The blast happened at about 5:30 a.m. local time (0030 GMT) in the industrial city of Faisalabad, triggering a massive fire that rapidly spread through the facility, police sources told Xinhua. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15 Killed in Glue Factory Explosion - Pakistan

15 Killed in Glue Factory Explosion - Pakistan

People are seen at the explosion site of a chemical factory in Faisalabad, Punjab province, Pakistan, Nov. 21, 2025. Twelve people were killed and scores of others injured on Friday morning when a boiler exploded at a chemical factory in a residential locality in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, police sources said. The blast happened at about 5:30 a.m. local time (0030 GMT) in the industrial city of Faisalabad, triggering a massive fire that rapidly spread through the facility, police sources told Xinhua. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Several cars are stacked in a scrapyard affected by a fire on November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

A firefighter stands next to several cars piled up in a scrapyard affected by a fire, November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

A firefighter stands next to several cars piled up in a scrapyard affected by a fire, November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

A firefighter stands next to several cars piled up in a scrapyard affected by a fire, November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Two firefighters stand next to several cars piled up in a scrapyard affected by a fire, on November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Several cars are stacked in a scrapyard affected by a fire on November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Two firefighters stand next to several cars piled up in a scrapyard affected by a fire, on November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Firefighters and a truck next to several cars piled up at a scrapyard affected by a fire on November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Firefighters and a truck next to several cars piled up at a scrapyard affected by a fire on November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Firefighters stand next to several cars piled up at a scrapyard affected by a fire on November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Two firefighters stand next to several cars piled up in a scrapyard affected by a fire, on November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Two firefighters stand next to several cars piled up in a scrapyard affected by a fire, on November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Several cars are stacked in a scrapyard affected by a fire on November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Several cars are stacked in a scrapyard affected by a fire on November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Several cars are stacked in a scrapyard affected by a fire on November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scrapyard Fire - Spain

Scrapyard Fire - Spain

A firefighter stands next to several cars piled up in a scrapyard affected by a fire, November 19, 2025, in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid (Spain). The fire has already burned several vehicles and threatens to spread to other nearby buildings in the complex. The flames have originated around 7.15 a.m. in a scrapyard located at the intersection of the streets Cobre and Plomo, and up to 15 firefighters of the Community of Madrid have been displaced to the place. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Fire Rips Through Edmonton Apartment, Displacing 22 Residents

A large fire ripped through an apartment building in west Edmonton's Canora neighborhood on Wednesday, October 29, displacing 22 residents and pets. The blaze, which began inside a wall and spread to the attic, was declared under control on Thursday morning, though the building was gutted and no injuries were reported.

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China: Drone Malfunction Sparks Fire at National Day Celebration

During China’s National Day on October 2, 2025, in Liuyang, Hunan, a drone used to launch fireworks malfunctioned, causing sparks to fall near spectators and ignite a small hillside fire. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control within about a minute, preventing further spread, while onlookers backed away from the flickering flames.

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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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UK: Langdale Moor Wildfire in North Yorkshire Spread to 2,000 Acres

A wildfire that erupted on Langdale Moor in North Yorkshire on August 11 has scorched 2,000 acres. However, exploding hidden WWII bombs and shells have hampered firefighters’ containment efforts.

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Netherlands: Huge Blaze at Veenendaal Industrial Estate

A major fire at a commercial building in Veenendaal, Netherlands, was brought under control on Sunday, August 24. The fire, which started at a company that processes cocoa powder, did not spread to an adjacent metalworking company, and its cause remains unknown.

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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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