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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 3

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 2

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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Canada: Heavy Snow Causes Widespread Disruptions in Southern Ontario

Heavy snow hit southern Ontario on Thursday, disrupting schools, transportation and travel across the region. Environment Canada said parts of the Greater Toronto Area could see up to 40 centimeters of snow, prompting school closures, widespread road accidents and highway shutdowns. Police reported hundreds of collisions, while major transit delays and flight cancellations were reported at Toronto Pearson Airport as the storm caused hazardous conditions throughout the day.

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Pakistan: Karachi Blanketed by Fog and Smog, Flights Diverted, Motorcyclist Killed

On Sunday morning, December 21, dense fog and “very unhealthy” air pollution (AQI 215–282) blanketed Karachi, disrupting flights with six international services diverted to Muscat and Islamabad, while poor visibility and road conditions caused a fatal motorcycle accident and led to temporary highway closures in other parts of Pakistan.

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Canada: Near-Zero Visibility as Blizzard Hits Southern Manitoba

A fast-moving winter storm brought blizzard conditions to southern Manitoba, with winds up to 90 km/h and heavy blowing snow forcing highway and school closures, stranding drivers, and disrupting flights and essential services on Thursday, December 18. RCMP strongly discouraged travel as near-zero visibility led to multiple crashes and vehicles stuck on rural roads, while snowfall totals ranged from 8 cm in Winnipeg to nearly 19 cm in some areas. Conditions were further complicated by power outages and widespread delays as the storm swept across the Prairies.

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Canada: Abbotsford Declares Emergency as Atmospheric River Causes Severe Flooding in B.C.

An atmospheric river swept across southern B.C., leading Abbotsford to declare a state of local emergency as hundreds of properties were put on evacuation order. Flooding continued to affect parts of the area, on Friday, December 12, prompting expanded evacuation orders, school closures, the closure of a key stretch of Highway 1.

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Air Pollution in Tehran

Milad Tower is barely visible as cars drive through thick smog and dust particles on a highway in Tehran, Iran, on November 26, 2025. Despite Wednesday marking the second day of school and university closures, the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as “dangerous for all members of society.” Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Brush Fire in Ka’anapali Prompts Evacuations, Road Closure in Maui 2

A brush fire broke out near the old Sugar Cane Train warehouse in Kaanapali, Maui, on Monday, August 4, prompting the closure of Honoapiʻilani Highway and evacuation orders for some areas.

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US: Brush Fire in Ka’anapali Prompts Evacuations, Road Closure in Maui

A brush fire broke out near the old Sugar Cane Train warehouse in Kaanapali, Maui, on Monday, August 4, prompting the closure of Honoapiʻilani Highway and evacuation orders for some areas.

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Canada: Wildfire Forces Evacuation and Highway Closures in Peachland, British Columbia 2

A wildfire near Peachland in British Columbia has forced the evacuation of about 400 properties and triggered the closure of major highways.

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Canada: Wildfire Forces Evacuation and Highway Closures in Peachland, British Columbia

A wildfire near Peachland in British Columbia has forced the evacuation of about 400 properties and triggered the closure of major highways.

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Spain: Smoke from Wildfire in Méntrida Reaches Madrid Under Level 2 Alert 2

A forest fire that broke out in Méntrida, Toledo province, on Thursday, July 17, has burned approximately 3,200 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting a Level 2 alert for Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. The blaze led to several highway closures, with smoke and ash from the fire reaching as far as Madrid.

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Spain: Smoke from Wildfire in Méntrida Reaches Madrid Under Level 2 Alert

A forest fire that broke out in Méntrida, Toledo province, on Thursday, July 17, has burned approximately 3,200 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting a Level 2 alert for Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. The blaze led to several highway closures, with smoke and ash from the fire reaching as far as Madrid.

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Canada: Torrential Rain Causes Widespread Flooding, Road Closures in Montreal

Round of heavy thunderstorms dumped torrential rain on Montreal on Sunday, July 13, causing widespread flash flooding, road closures, flight delays, and leaving thousands without power. This video shows a vehicle stranded and traffic jams on flooded Highway 40 near Dorval.

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US: Heavy Rain and String Winds Batter Little Rock, Arkansas

A powerful storm system battered the Midwest and South on April 6, bringing heavy rain that caused widespread flooding. In Arkansas, the downpours began April 5, forcing multiple highway and road closures. Officials urged residents to avoid travel due to rapidly changing and dangerous conditions across the state.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding, Road Closures in Arkansas 2

A powerful storm system battered the Midwest and South on April 6, bringing heavy rain that caused widespread flooding. In Arkansas, the downpours began April 5, forcing multiple highway and road closures. Officials urged residents to avoid travel due to rapidly changing and dangerous conditions across the state.

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US: Kayaking Down Highway as Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding, Road Closures in Arkansas

A storm system battered a large part of the Midwest and South on Sunday, April 6. Heavy rain caused flooding and highway closures in Arkansas. This video shows people kayaking down flooded I-57 in Pulaski County.

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US: Brush Fire Rages in South Miami-Dade, Shutting Down Roads to Florida Keys 3

A brush fire in South Miami-Dade, which broke out on Tuesday afternoon, March 18, continued to burn on Thursday, March 20. The fire has now burned through 24,000 acres, with 30% of the fire contained. The 18-Mile Stretch of US Highway 1 was closed again on Thursday morning for the third day in a row. It was later reopened in the afternoon. This video shows a firefighting helicopter flying near Homestead-Miami Speedway on Wednesday, March 19.

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US: Blizzard Strikes Nebraska Causing Highway Closures and Power Outages

Nebraska experienced blizzard conditions with heavy snow and strong winds on Wednesday, March 19. A blizzard warning was in effect for a large portion of the state. The wintry weather resulted in the closure of Interstate 80 in both directions, widespread school closures, and power outages.

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US: Blizzard Strikes Nebraska Causing Highway Closures and Power Outages 2

Nebraska experienced blizzard conditions with heavy snow and strong winds on Wednesday, March 19. A blizzard warning was in effect for a large portion of the state. The wintry weather resulted in the closure of Interstate 80 in both directions, widespread school closures, and power outages.

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