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US: Everglades Wildfire Burns Over 11,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire in the Florida Everglades has burned over 11,000 acres across Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Firefighters made significant progress on Tuesday bringing it to 80% containment. The fire, first reported Sunday near Mack's Fish Camp off Krome Avenue, prompted evacuations and air quality alerts across the region. Multiple agencies including the Florida Forest Service, National Guard, and Broward Sheriff's Office responded.

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US: Fire Guts Historic 150-Year-Old Church in Downtown Madison, Indiana

On Monday evening, May 11, fire tore through Trinity United Methodist Church, a 150-year-old landmark in downtown Madison, Indiana, collapsing the roof and causing major damage. No injuries were reported.

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US: Fire Breaks Out at Historic Temple Theatre in Downtown Tacoma, Washington

A fire broke out on Tuesday, May 12, at the historic Temple Theatre in downtown Tacoma, Washington, sending a thick plume of black smoke visible across the city. Firefighters brought it under control within an hour. No injuries were reported.

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UK: Apartment Fire in Battersea Forces 50 Residents to Evacuate, Three Hospitalized

A fire broke out on the seventh floor of a 10-story residential building on Charlotte Despard Avenue in Battersea, London, on Monday evening, May 11. Around 50 residents were evacuated, and three people were hospitalized. Some 60 firefighters responded to the blaze, which destroyed a four-room apartment. The cause is under investigation.

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US: Jones Fire Near Wickenburg Prompts Evacuations and Highway Closure in Arizona

The Jones Fire broke out on May 11 near Wickenburg, Arizona, burning over 100 acres along both sides of the Hassayampa River bottom, forcing evacuations and closing U.S. Highway 60 in both directions.

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US: Massive Fire Breaks Out at HF Sinclair Refinery in West Tulsa

A fire broke out at the HF Sinclair refinery in west Tulsa on Monday, May 11, sending large flames and thick black smoke into the air. The blaze was brought under control, and the cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured remained unclear at the time of reporting.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida 2

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

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Japan: Three Hospitalized After Suspected Spray Incident on JR Tokaido Line in Kawasaki

Three people, including a child, were taken to hospital after emergency report of something being sprayed inside a JR Tokaido Line train traveling through Kawasaki City on Sunday, May 10. No toxic substances were found, though some passengers reported smelling something resembling pepper.

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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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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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Germany: Car Rams Into Crowd in Leipzig, Two Killed and Dozens Injured 2

A 33-year-old German man drove a Volkswagen SUV into pedestrians in Leipzig's city center on Monday, May 4, killing two people and injuring 22 others, before being arrested.

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US: Two-Alarm Fire Forces Evacuation at USF Marine Science Lab in St. Petersburg

A two-alarm fire broke out at the University of South Florida's Marine Science Laboratory in St. Petersburg on Saturday, May 2. Flames burst from the roof, sending a large plume of smoke visible from miles away. The building was evacuated with no injuries reported, and the cause remained under investigation, with police declaring it a hazmat situation.

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New Zealand: Major Fire Tears Through Former Boat Factory in Glendene, Auckland

A major fire broke out at a vacant warehouse on Culperry Road in Glendene, West Auckland, on Tuesday, April 28, sending thick black smoke over the city. More than 14 fire crews responded, containing the blaze by around 10:40am. The building, a former boat factory, was declared a total loss.

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US: Georgia’s Highway 82 Fire Continues to Grow Across Brantley County

The Highway 82 Fire, a massive wildfire, sparked by a mylar balloon striking a powerline broke out in Brantley County, Georgia, burning more than 22,000 acres and destroying over 100 homes and businesses in communities including Atkinson and Waynesville as of Monday, April 27. Mandatory evacuations were issued for parts of neighboring Glynn County as the flames came within 2.5 miles of the county line. This video shows helicopters loading water from the Satilla River near Lulaton on Thursday, April 24.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

OTSUCHI, Japan, April 23 Kyodo - A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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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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China: Kitchen Gas Explosion Caught on Camera in Guangxi

On February 3, 2026, in Guangxi, a video recorded a sudden kitchen accident. The homeowner was cooking when the gas stove knob was turned to an excessively high setting. As the person lifted a metal pan to stir the food, a flame suddenly surged upward. Escaped gas in the air ignited instantly, producing a strong burst of fire.

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China: Yellow Rainstorm Warning Issued as Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain Batter Chongqing

On April 19, 2026, in Chongqing, China, a video captured pedestrians struggling to move forward along a rain-soaked road as heavy rain lashed the city. According to local authorities, a yellow rainstorm warning had been issued across the municipality, with forecasts indicating intense rainfall in several districts and counties.

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US: FBI Raids California Home of White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Suspect

On Saturday night, April 25, FBI agents swarmed a Torrance, California home on Gramercy Avenue linked to 31-year-old Cole Allen, the suspect accused of opening fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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US: Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated by Secret Service agents from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, April 25, after a shooter opened fire. The president was uninjured, and no immediate injuries were reported among the attendees.

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US: Carbon Fire Breaks Out Near Carbon Canyon in Brea, Forcing Evacuation Warnings

A brush fire broke out near Carbon Canyon in unincorporated Brea, California, on Saturday, April 25, burning approximately 200 acres and prompting evacuation warnings for residents in nearby communities.

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US: Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated by Secret Service agents from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, April 25, after a shooter opened fire. The president was uninjured, and no immediate injuries were reported among the attendees. This video shows a person on the ground outside the venue with USSS.

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UK: Massive Fire Tears Through Rubber Factory in Trafford Park as Thick Smoke Billows

A massive fire broke out at a rubber factory in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, on Friday, April 24, sending a huge plume of smoke over the area. Firefighters from across Greater Manchester battled the blaze for many hours before containing it overnight.

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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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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: Metrobus Catches Fire in DC Tunnel, Sending Thick Smoke Over Downtown 2

A Metrobus caught fire inside the 9th Street Tunnel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 23, sending a thick plume of black smoke over downtown and forcing road closure. The driver escaped safely with no injuries reported, while the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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US: Metrobus Catches Fire in DC Tunnel, Sending Thick Smoke Over Downtown

A Metrobus caught fire inside the 9th Street Tunnel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 23, sending a thick plume of black smoke over downtown and forcing road closure. The driver escaped safely with no injuries reported, while the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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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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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, as local authorities urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, as local authorities urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, as local authorities urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in woodland in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.

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US: Wildfire Destroys Homes in Brantley County, Georgia, Mandatory Evacuations Ordered

A massive wildfire in Brantley County, Georgia has exploded to 5,000+ acres by Wednesday afternoon, April 22 destroying dozens of homes, and forcing mandatory evacuations. This video shows the fire seen from Satilla Grocery near the intersection of Georgia State Route 110 and US Route 82 on Tuesday, April 21.

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China: Time-Lapse Captures Forest Fire Ripping Through Mountainside in Shenzhen

On January 8, 2026, a fast-moving forest fire ripped across mountainsides in Pingshan District, Shenzhen, sending thick orange flames and dark smoke over nearby roads and buildings. The fire broke out near Shenzhen Technology University. Emergency, fire, and police teams were mobilized immediately. No casualties were reported.

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