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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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Shuri Castle under reconstruction

Photo taken on Dec. 15, 2025, shows the south-side corridor that is connected to the main hall (back) of Shuri Castle, now under reconstruction, in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa. The corridor, together with the west-side corridor and the main hall, is to be completed in the autumn of 2026, seven years after fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle in October 2019.

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Shuri Castle under reconstruction

Photo taken on Dec. 15, 2025, shows the south-side corridor that is connected to the main hall (back) of Shuri Castle, now under reconstruction, in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa. The corridor, together with the west-side corridor and the main hall, is to be completed in the autumn of 2026, seven years after fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle in October 2019.

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Shuri Castle under reconstruction

Photo taken on Dec. 15, 2025, shows the south-side corridor that is connected to the main hall (back) of Shuri Castle, now under reconstruction, in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa. The corridor, together with the west-side corridor and the main hall, is to be completed in the autumn of 2026, seven years after fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle in October 2019.

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Shuri Castle under reconstruction

Photo taken on Dec. 15, 2025, shows the south-side corridor that is connected to the main hall (back) of Shuri Castle, now under reconstruction, in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa. The corridor, together with the west-side corridor and the main hall, is to be completed in the autumn of 2026, seven years after fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle in October 2019.

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Ireland: Fire Erupts at Industrial Estate in Cork’s Little Island

A substantial fire broke out at a commercial distribution warehouse containing 11 trucks in Ballytrasna, Little Island (Cork), just after 11 pm on Sunday night. The massive blaze completely destroyed the commercial warehouse. Residents from across Cork Harbour, reported seeing bright orange flames and thick smoke and hearing the noise of "explosions" as the fire raged.

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Fire drill at Okinawa's Shuri Castle

A fire drill is held at Shuri Castle under reconstruction in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa in the early morning of Oct. 31, 2025, exactly six years after the 2019 predawn fire that destroyed its main buildings located on a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo shows the main hall of Shuri Castle under reconstruction in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Oct. 31, 2025, six years after the 2019 predawn fire that destroyed its main buildings located on a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo shows the main hall of Shuri Castle under reconstruction in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Oct. 31, 2025, six years after the 2019 predawn fire that destroyed its main buildings located on a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo shows the main hall of Shuri Castle under reconstruction in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Oct. 31, 2025, six years after the 2019 predawn fire that destroyed its main buildings located on a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo taken from a drone on Oct. 25, 2025, shows the main hall (C) of Shuri Castle under reconstruction in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa, six years after predawn fire on Oct. 31, 2019, that destroyed its main buildings located on a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Fire drill at Okinawa's Shuri Castle

A fire drill is held at Shuri Castle under reconstruction in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa in the early morning of Oct. 31, 2025, exactly six years after the 2019 predawn fire that destroyed its main buildings located on a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Fire drill at Okinawa's Shuri Castle

A fire drill is held at Shuri Castle under reconstruction in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa in the early morning of Oct. 31, 2025, exactly six years after the 2019 predawn fire that destroyed its main buildings located on a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Fire drill at Okinawa's Shuri Castle

A fire drill is held at Shuri Castle under reconstruction in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Oct. 31, 2025, the sixth anniversary of a fire that gutted the castle on the UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo shows the main hall of Shuri Castle under reconstruction in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Oct. 31, 2025, six years after a fire gutted the castle on the UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Shuri Castle exterior reconstruction completed

Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2025, shows the main hall of Shuri Castle in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa. It was unveiled to the media the same day following removal of a temporary cover as reconstruction of its exterior was completed six years after fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle on Oct. 31, 2019.

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Shuri Castle exterior reconstruction completed

Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2025, shows the main hall of Shuri Castle in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa. It was unveiled to the media the same day following removal of a temporary cover as reconstruction of its exterior was completed six years after fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle on Oct. 31, 2019.

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Shuri Castle exterior reconstruction completed

Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2025, shows the main hall of Shuri Castle in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa. It was unveiled to the media the same day following removal of a temporary cover as reconstruction of its exterior was completed six years after fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle on Oct. 31, 2019.

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Shuri Castle exterior reconstruction completed

Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2025, shows the main hall of Shuri Castle in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa. It was unveiled to the media the same day following removal of a temporary cover as reconstruction of its exterior was completed six years after fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle on Oct. 31, 2019.

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U.S. Marine live-fire training in Okinawa

KIN, Japan, Sept. 23 Kyodo - U.S. Marine Corps personnel conduct machine-gun live-fire training in front of the media at Camp Hansen in Japan's southern island prefecture of Okinawa on Sept. 22, 2025. (Kyodo)

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U.S. Marine live-fire training in Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps personnel conduct machine-gun live-fire training in front of the media at Camp Hansen in Japan's southern island prefecture of Okinawa on Sept. 22, 2025.

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U.S. Marine live-fire training in Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps personnel conduct machine-gun live-fire training in front of the media at Camp Hansen in Japan's southern island prefecture of Okinawa on Sept. 22, 2025.

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U.S. Marine live-fire training in Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps personnel conduct machine-gun live-fire training in front of the media at Camp Hansen in Japan's southern island prefecture of Okinawa on Sept. 22, 2025.

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US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 2

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

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Canada: Mount Underwood Wildfire Rages, Evacuation Orders Remain

The Mount Underwood wildfire has remained out of control, measuring at 3,761 hectares as of Sunday, August 17. Evacuation orders and alerts were in place related to the fire, including the order for the China Creek campground and the alert for parts of the Cameron Heights neighbourhood on the southern edge of the City of Port Alberni.

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Greece: Massive Fire Burns Forests on Chios, Prompting Evacuations

Strong wildfires, stoked by fierce winds and dry conditions, continue to rage in several parts of Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate and triggering road closures, power cuts and emergency rescues. On the island of Chios in the northern Aegean, a massive fire burned forests and farmland, forcing the evacuation of Volissos and other areas, while the coast guard rescued people who were trapped on beaches.

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Greece: Massive Wildfire Rages in Zakynthos, Forceing Evacuations

A massive wildfire raged on Zakynthos, a Greek tourist island, on Tuesday, August 12, forcing the evacuation of residents and visitors and damaging several homes and businesses.

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Canada: Wesley Ridge Fire Continues to Grow on Vancouver Island

The Wesley Ridge fire has been burning out of control on Vancouver Island on the north side of Cameron Lake with more than 400 people forced to evacuate. The fire now has grown to 511 hectares, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS).

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A fire truck drives to a muster point along Meadowood Way, an access point that leads to Little Qualicum Falls trail as the road closes due to the Wesley Ridge wildfire near Coombs, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A helicopter flies by the Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake where an out-of-control fire continues to burn near Coombs, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A helicopter flies by the Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake where an out-of-control fire continues to burn near Coombs, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: 94-Year-Old Woman Dead Following Brush Fire in Maili, Hawaii 2

A brush fire broke out in Maili, Hawaii, on Sunday, July 6, prompting evacuations, damaging several structures, and killing a 94-year-old woman who suffered second-degree burns and smoke inhalation.

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US: Brush Fire Breaks Out in Maili, Prompting Evacuation

A brush fire broke out on Sunday, July 6, near 87-253 Paakea Road in Maili. It burnt 95 acres and prompted an evacuation, which was lifted later. 2 homes were damaged by the flame with no injuries reported.

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Greece: Wildfires Rage Across Chios, Prompting Evacuation Orders 5

Wildfires intensified and spread across Chios on Sunday, June 22, prompting evacuations in affected areas. The fires continued to burn into a second day, and Greece put Chios under a state of emergency on Monday.

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Greece: Wildfires Rage Across Chios, Prompting Evacuation Orders 4

Wildfires intensified and spread across Chios on Sunday, June 22, prompting evacuations in affected areas. According to reports, an arson investigation is underway. The fires continued to burn into a second day on Monday, June 23.

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Greece: Wildfires Rage Across Chios, Prompting Evacuation Orders 3

Wildfires intensified and raged across Chios, prompting evacuations for residents in affected areas on Sunday, June 22. According to reports, an arson investigation is ongoing.

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Greece: Wildfires Rage Across Chios, Prompting Evacuation Orders 2

Wildfires intensified and raged across Chios, prompting evacuations for residents in affected areas on Sunday, June 22. According to reports, an arson investigation is ongoing.

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Greece: Wildfire Rages Across Chios, Prompting Evacuation Orders

Wildfires intensified and raged across Chios, prompting evacuations for residents in affected areas on Sunday, June 22. According to reports, an arson investigation is ongoing.

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President of Estonia visited Kihnu island

Kihnu, 18.06.2025. President Alar Karis familiarized himself with the everyday life on the small islands. He began his tour on Kihnu island, where he visited the fire station, health center, museum, church, and school. In the evening, the head of state took part in a local celebration in the courtyard of the Kihnu community center. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM

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President of Estonia visited Kihnu island

Kihnu, 18.06.2025. President Alar Karis familiarized himself with the everyday life on the small islands. He began his tour on Kihnu island, where he visited the fire station, health center, museum, church, and school. In the evening, the head of state took part in a local celebration in the courtyard of the Kihnu community center. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM

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President of Estonia visited Kihnu island

Kihnu, 18.06.2025. President Alar Karis familiarized himself with the everyday life on the small islands. He began his tour on Kihnu island, where he visited the fire station, health center, museum, church, and school. In the evening, the head of state took part in a local celebration in the courtyard of the Kihnu community center. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM

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President of Estonia visited Kihnu island

Kihnu, 18.06.2025. President Alar Karis familiarized himself with the everyday life on the small islands. He began his tour on Kihnu island, where he visited the fire station, health center, museum, church, and school. In the evening, the head of state took part in a local celebration in the courtyard of the Kihnu community center. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM

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President of Estonia visited Kihnu island

Kihnu, 18.06.2025. President Alar Karis familiarized himself with the everyday life on the small islands. He began his tour on Kihnu island, where he visited the fire station, health center, museum, church, and school. In the evening, the head of state took part in a local celebration in the courtyard of the Kihnu community center. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM

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President of Estonia visited Kihnu island

Kihnu, 18.06.2025. President Alar Karis familiarized himself with the everyday life on the small islands. He began his tour on Kihnu island, where he visited the fire station, health center, museum, church, and school. In the evening, the head of state took part in a local celebration in the courtyard of the Kihnu community center. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM

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President of Estonia visited Kihnu island

Kihnu, 18.06.2025. President Alar Karis familiarized himself with the everyday life on the small islands. He began his tour on Kihnu island, where he visited the fire station, health center, museum, church, and school. In the evening, the head of state took part in a local celebration in the courtyard of the Kihnu community center. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM

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President of Estonia visited Kihnu island

Kihnu, 18.06.2025. President Alar Karis familiarized himself with the everyday life on the small islands. He began his tour on Kihnu island, where he visited the fire station, health center, museum, church, and school. In the evening, the head of state took part in a local celebration in the courtyard of the Kihnu community center. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM

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President of Estonia visited Kihnu island

Kihnu, 18.06.2025. President Alar Karis familiarized himself with the everyday life on the small islands. He began his tour on Kihnu island, where he visited the fire station, health center, museum, church, and school. In the evening, the head of state took part in a local celebration in the courtyard of the Kihnu community center. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM

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President of Estonia visited Kihnu island

Kihnu, 18.06.2025. President Alar Karis familiarized himself with the everyday life on the small islands. He began his tour on Kihnu island, where he visited the fire station, health center, museum, church, and school. In the evening, the head of state took part in a local celebration in the courtyard of the Kihnu community center. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM

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President of Estonia visited Kihnu island

Kihnu, 18.06.2025. President Alar Karis familiarized himself with the everyday life on the small islands. He began his tour on Kihnu island, where he visited the fire station, health center, museum, church, and school. In the evening, the head of state took part in a local celebration in the courtyard of the Kihnu community center. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM