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China: Massive Fire Engulfs Biotechnology Factory in Hebei

A major fire broke out at a biotechnology company in northern China, sending towering flames and thick smoke around a high-rise factory building. The fire erupted on December 11, 2025, at Guoxu Biotechnology Company in Fuping County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. The video shows the multi-story industrial building fully engulfed in flames, with heavy black smoke billowing into the sky. Local fire authorities said the blaze was caused by the ignition of insulation materials inside the factory. Firefighters extinguished the fire after about two and a half hours, and no casualties were reported.

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China: Massive Fire Engulfs Building in Nanjing

On November 14, 2025, in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, a huge blaze broke out at a complex. Flames engulfed the building, sending thick black smoke spiraling into the clouds. The terrifying footage showed the fire spreading rapidly inside the structure. Chinese viewers expressed shock and concern, saying it was unimaginable how dangerous it would be if anyone were trapped inside. The video served as a grim reminder of the importance of fire safety and prevention.

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Hubble Seeks Clusters in Lost Galaxy

Handout Photo shows NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4535, which is situated about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden). Through a small telescope, this galaxy appears extremely faint, giving it the nickname ‘Lost Galaxy’. With a mirror spanning nearly eight feet (2.4 meters) across and its location above Earth’s light-obscuring atmosphere, Hubble can easily observe dim galaxies like NGC 4535 and pick out features like its massive spiral arms and central bar of stars. This image features NGC 4535’s young star clusters, which dot the galaxy’s spiral arms. Glowing-pink clouds surround many of these bright-blue star groupings. These clouds, called H II (‘H-two’) regions, are a sign that the galaxy is home to especially young, hot, and massive stars that blaze with high-energy radiation. Such massive stars shake up their surroundings by heating their birth clouds with powerful stellar winds, eventually exploding as supernovae. The image incorporat

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Hong Kong: Long Lines of Mourners at Tai Po High-Rise Fire Site

On November 30, near the site of the high-rise apartment fire in the Tai Po district that occurred on Wednesday, November 26, a long line of people visiting to pay their respects was seen. Hundreds laid flowers, wrote messages, and prayed for the victims, The Wang Fuk Court fire has so far claimed 159 lives, and around 30 people remain unaccounted for. This video shows the line of people stretching all the way to Lam Tsuen River.

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US: Fire Erupts at Four-Story Apartment in Holyoke, MA

A massive fire erupted at a four-story apartment building on High Street in Holyoke, MA, on Tuesday, December 2, displacing dozens of residents. According to reports, there were no injuries, and the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

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Hong Kong: Dozens Dead, Massive Fire Engulfs Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po District 2

A No. 5 alarm fire tore through Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday, November 26, engulfing seven of eight 31-story public housing towers wrapped in bamboo scaffolding. Thick smoke triggered evacuations, roads were shut, debris fell, and firefighters and police responded at scale. Officials confirmed over 90 deaths, with nearly 300 still missing. This video shows black smoke still billowing from the buildings the next day.

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Hong Kong: Dozens Dead, Massive Fire Engulfs Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po District

A No. 5 alarm fire tore through Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday, November 26, engulfing seven of eight 31-story public housing towers wrapped in bamboo scaffolding. Thick smoke triggered evacuations, roads were shut, debris fell, and firefighters and police responded at scale. Officials confirmed over 90 deaths, with nearly 300 still missing.

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Hong Kong: Dozens Killed as Fire Rips Through High-Rise Towers in Tai Po

A massive fire engulfed multiple towers of Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, killing dozens of people with hundreds missing. Thick smoke and flames forced evacuations as firefighters tackled the blaze from ladder trucks, with some fire staff injured. The 31-storey residential complex, undergoing extensive renovation with bamboo scaffolding, suffered debris falling from buildings. Roads were closed and emergency services scrambled to the scene.

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Hubble Seeks Clusters in ‘Lost Galaxy’

NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4535, which is situated about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden). Through a small telescope, this galaxy appears extremely faint, giving it the nickname ‘Lost Galaxy’. With a mirror spanning nearly eight feet (2.4 meters) across and its location above Earth’s light-obscuring atmosphere, Hubble can easily observe dim galaxies like NGC 4535 and pick out features like its massive spiral arms and central bar of stars. This image features NGC 4535’s young star clusters, which dot the galaxy’s spiral arms. Glowing-pink clouds surround many of these bright-blue star groupings. These clouds, called H II (‘H-two’) regions, are a sign that the galaxy is home to especially young, hot, and massive stars that blaze with high-energy radiation. Such massive stars shake up their surroundings by heating their birth clouds with powerful stellar winds, eventually exploding as supernovae. The image incorporates data from an obse

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Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Dead and Over 170 Buildings Damaged 2

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces. Authorities have confirmed the death of one person, whose gender has not been identified, found among the burnt remains.

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Massive fire in southwestern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on the morning of Nov. 19, 2025, shows firefighters (bottom, R) trying to extinguish a blaze in a residential area in the southwestern Japan city of Oita following a massive fire overnight that left a man in his 70s missing and more than 170 buildings damaged.

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Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Missing and Over 170 Buildings Damaged

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces.

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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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China: Staff in Protective Suits Torch Giant Wasp Hive in Nanning

On October 29, 2025, in Nanning, Guangxi, a video captured staff members in full protective suits using fire to destroy a massive wasp nest attached to the exterior wall of a local college. Flames engulfed the hive as smoke rose, while the workers carefully controlled the blaze to prevent it from spreading.

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US: Massive Garage Fire Reported in Northborough, Massachusetts

A massive fire broke out at a multi-car garage within an apartment complex in Northborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday, November 16. The blaze involved the two-story structure, leading to a partial collapse, though the cause of the incident is yet to be determined.

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US: Massive Warehouse Fire Rages in Baltimore’s Remington Neighborhood

A four-alarm fire engulfed a commercial warehouse in Baltimore’s Remington neighborhood near 23rd Street and Hampden Avenue on November 7, 2025, sending a massive plume of smoke over the city. The blaze led to the evacuation of 23 nearby residents just 50 feet away, but no injuries were reported among civilians or firefighters.

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Bangladesh: Large Fire Erupts at Chattogram Factory

A massive fire broke out around 2 p.m. Thursday, October 16 at the Adams Caps & Textiles Ltd factory in the Chattogram Export Processing Zone. Nineteen fire units, supported by the Navy, Air Force, Army, and police, worked for hours to control the blaze, which began in a warehouse on the sixth and seventh floors. No deaths were reported, though several workers suffered minor injuries while escaping. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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US: Massive Field Fire Rages in Illinois, Smoke Visible for Miles

A massive fire broke out in a bean field in Ford County, Illinois, on Sunday, October 5, sending smoke visible for miles. At least 40 fire departments battled the blaze, and no injuries were reported.

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US: Massive Fire Erupts at Abandoned Hotel Near St. David’s Medical Center, Austin

A massive fire broke out in downtown Austin on Sunday afternoon, October 5. The blaze erupted at an abandoned hotel near the Rodeway Inn and St. David’s Medical Center. The cause of the fire and details about any injuries remain unknown as of writing.

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US: Massive Fire Destroys Abandoned Buildings in Northeast Minneapolis

A large fire erupted early Sunday, September 7 on Central Avenue NE in Minneapolis, engulfing multiple abandoned commercial buildings and causing partial collapses. Crews battled access issues, low water pressure, and threatened power lines before containing the blaze. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

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Netherlands: Massive Warehouse Fire Erupts Near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 2

A massive fire broke out at a warehouse near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Sunday, August 24, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. No official statement has been released regarding the cause of the blaze or possible injuries.

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Netherlands: Massive Warehouse Fire Erupts Near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

A massive fire broke out at a warehouse near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Sunday, August 24, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. No official statement has been released regarding the cause of the blaze or possible injuries.

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Cyprus: Raging Wildfire Near Limassol Kills 2, Hundreds Evacuated 2

A massive wildfire in southern Cyprus, fueled by strong winds and a heatwave, killed two and forced hundreds to evacuate. The blaze, which ignited Wednesday, July 23, north of Limassol, has already scorched at least 100 km² of a wine region and remains active on Thursday morning, July 24.

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Cyprus: Raging Wildfire Near Limassol Kills 2, Hundreds Evacuated

A massive wildfire in southern Cyprus, fueled by strong winds and a heatwave, killed two and forced hundreds to evacuate. The blaze, which ignited Wednesday, July 23, north of Limassol, has already scorched at least 100 km² of a wine region and remains active on Thursday morning, July 24.

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Philippines: Massive Fire Displaces Dozens in Talisay City’s Riverside Community

A massive fire broke out in a riverside neighborhood beneath the Mananga Bridge in Brgy. Tabunok, Talisay City, on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 25, burning for more than two hours and displacing dozens of residents overnight.

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Australia: Massive Fire Erupts in Burpengary, Public Safety Preservation Act Issued

A massive fire broke out at a structure in Burpengary on Wednesday evening, June 11, prompting a Public Safety Preservation Act declaration. Residents were advised to close windows, and motorists were warned to drive with caution.

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China: Giant Fireball Lights Up Night Sky as Suspected Meteor Falls in Guangdong

This is the rare moment that a suspected meteor streaked across the sky in Guangdong, dazzling local residents as a massive fireball suddenly lit up the darkness like daylight. On May 28, 2025, in Yangjiang, Guangdong, a loud boom was heard as a brilliant fireball, resembling a giant rock, tore through the sky and exploded in a bright flash, captured on dashcam.　The sudden blaze turned the entire night sky into near-daylight for a few seconds, and onlookers were left stunned. Experts explained that such fireballs occur when a meteoroid enters Earth’s atmosphere and burns up due to friction, creating a bright meteor. If parts of the object survived the fiery descent and reached the ground, they were classified as meteorites. The video ended with the sky gradually fading back into darkness as the fireball disappeared from view.

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US: Fire Erupts in Basement of Midtown French Restaurant, Smoke Billows Over NYC

A fire broke out in the basement of La Grande Boucherie, a French restaurant located at 53rd Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues in Midtown, New York City, on Tuesday, May 27, sending massive plumes of smoke billowing through central Manhattan. There were no injuries reported, and the cause of the blaze is under investigation.

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UK: Massive Fire Destroys Hangar at Bicester Heritage in Oxfordshire

A large fire broke out and destroyed a hangar at Bicester Heritage, home to the classic car centre at Bicester Airfield, on Thursday evening, May 15. The flames burned overnight but were brought under control by Friday morning.

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Taiwan: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Dawushan Egg Farm in Pingtung

A massive fire erupted at the Dawushan Egg Farm in Sinpi Township, Pingtung, on Wednesday, March 12. The flames spread rapidly, sending a plume of smoke into the sky. Parts of the henhouse were destroyed, significantly impacting egg production for the next six months.

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Netherlands: Massive Fire Erupts at Historic Center of Arnhem, Prompting Evacuations 5

A massive fire broke out in the historic center of Arnhem on Thursday morning, March 6, prompting evacuations in the area. The blaze started in the Jansstraat shopping district and spread rapidly due to the wooden construction of the buildings.

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Netherlands: Massive Fire Erupts at Historic Center of Arnhem, Prompting Evacuations 4

A massive fire broke out in the historic center of Arnhem on Thursday morning, March 6, prompting evacuations in the area. The blaze started in the Jansstraat shopping district and spread rapidly due to the wooden construction of the buildings.

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Netherlands: Massive Fire Erupts at Historic Center of Arnhem, Prompting Evacuations 3

A massive fire broke out in the historic center of Arnhem on Thursday morning, March 6, prompting evacuations in the area. The blaze started in the Jansstraat shopping district and spread rapidly due to the wooden construction of the buildings.

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Netherlands: Massive Fire Erupts at Historic Center of Arnhem, Prompting Evacuations 2

A massive fire broke out in the historic center of Arnhem on Thursday morning, March 6, prompting evacuations in the area. The blaze started in the Jansstraat shopping district and spread rapidly due to the wooden construction of the buildings.

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US: Hughes Fire Breaks Out Near Lake Castaic, Prompting Evacuation Of Thousands 6

The Hughes Fire broke out on Wednesday, January 22, near Lake Castaic, north of Santa Clarita. The blaze rapidly spread across Ventura and Los Angeles counties, putting more than 50,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings. This video shows a massive plume of smoke rising from the Hughes Fire, as seen from Simi Valley.

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US: Hughes Fire Breaks Out Near Lake Castaic, Prompting Evacuation Of Thousands 7

The Hughes Fire broke out on Wednesday, January 22, near Lake Castaic, north of Santa Clarita. The blaze rapidly spread across Ventura and Los Angeles counties, putting more than 50,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings. This video shows a massive plume of smoke rising from the Hughes Fire, as seen from Simi Valley.

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US: Several Injured After Fire Engulfs Bronx Apartment Early Morning

Seven people, including five firefighters, were reportedly injured after a massive fire tore through an apartment building in the Bronx early Friday morning, January 10. The fire broke out just before 2:00 a.m. on Wallace Avenue near Arnow Avenue in Allerton, East Bronx. The blaze was declared a five-alarm fire.

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Ghana: Massive Fire Destroys Stalls At Kantamanto Market In Accra

A massive fire broke out at Kantamanto Market, one of the world’s largest secondhand clothing markets, in Accra, Ghana, on New Year's Day, January 1, destroying hundreds of traders’ stalls. Authorities stated that the cause is under investigation, with no injuries or fatalities reported.

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US: Massive Fire Tears Through Nanuet Apartment Complex, Destroying Multiple Homes

A massive fire tore through the three-story apartment complex in Nanuet, Rockland County, on Tuesday, September 3. The blaze destroyed at least eight homes, leaving several families displaced.

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US: Massive Fire Engulfs Old Mill In Woonsocket, Rhode Island

A massive fire tore through an old mill in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on early Monday, July 29. The four-alarm fire engulfed the vacant building before 1 a.m. on Privilege Street.

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US: Massive Fire Engulfs Old Mill In Woonsocket, Rhode Island 2

A massive fire tore through an old mill in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on early Monday, July 29. The four-alarm fire engulfed the vacant building before 1 a.m. on Privilege Street.

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UK: Massive Fire Erupts At Former Club In Blackley, Manchester

A massive fire broke out at a former club in Blackley, north of Manchester City center on Wednesday night, April 3. The venue had not been in use for a long time. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

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UK: Massive Fire Erupts At Former Club In Blackley, Manchester 2

A massive fire broke out at a former club in Blackley, north of Manchester City center on Wednesday night, April 3. The venue had not been in use for a long time. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

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US: Massive Fire Guts Building Under Construction In Prescott Valley, AZ

A massive fire broke out at the construction site of an apartment complex located on Florentine Road and Main Street in Prescott Valley, AZ on Monday morning, April 1. Roads around the area were closed. There was no report on injuries, and the cause of the blaze was still under investigation as of writing.

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US: Massive Fire Guts Building Under Construction In Prescott Valley, AZ 3

A massive fire broke out at the construction site of an apartment complex located on Florentine Road and Main Street in Prescott Valley, AZ on Monday morning, April 1. Roads around the area were closed. There was no report on injuries, and the cause of the blaze was still under investigation as of writing.

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US: Massive Fire Guts Building Under Construction In Prescott Valley, AZ 2

A massive fire broke out at the construction site of an apartment complex located on Florentine Road and Main Street in Prescott Valley, AZ on Monday morning, April 1. Roads around the area were closed. There was no report on injuries, and the cause of the blaze was still under investigation as of writing.

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China: Massive Wildfire Engulfs Forests And Mountains In Ya Jiang

A massive wind-fueled fire that lasted for days in Ya Jiang, Ganzi, Sichuan, from March 15 has been partly extinguished. On March 16, gusts exceeding Grade 8 on the Beaufort scale reignited the flames, leading to a rapid spread of the fire. By March 17, the blaze had spread, forming three separate fire fronts moving from south to north. Video filmed on March 17 in the afternoon shows the fast-moving blaze spreading to multiple mountains and the firefighters working on the spot. According to local media, 3,396 residents affected by the blaze have been relocated, and no reported casualties. Over 1,200 firefighters are tirelessly battling the blaze and the flames at Firefront 1 are extinguished. The firefighters now (March 18) redirect to Firefront 2. Some reports suggest that the fire may have been triggered by strong winds. The investigations by the local authorities into the exact cause are ongoing.

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At Least Four Killed As Blaze Engulfs Apartment Block - Valencia

An officer looks at the burning building in the Campanar neighborhood on February 22, 2024, in Valencia, Valencia, Spain. A massive fire has killed at least four people in a high-rise residential block in the Spanish city of Valencia, emergency services say. The blaze engulfed a 14-storey block in the Campanar neighbourhood and spread to an adjoining building. Firefighters were seen rescuing people from balconies, and nineteen are believed to be still missing. At least 14 people, including six firefighters and a young child, have been injured. Photo by Eduardo Manzana/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least Four Killed As Blaze Engulfs Apartment Block - Valencia

The back of the burning building in the Campanar neighborhood on February 22, 2024, in Valencia, Valencia, Spain. A massive fire has killed at least four people in a high-rise residential block in the Spanish city of Valencia, emergency services say. The blaze engulfed a 14-storey block in the Campanar neighbourhood and spread to an adjoining building. Firefighters were seen rescuing people from balconies, and nineteen are believed to be still missing. At least 14 people, including six firefighters and a young child, have been injured. Photo by Eduardo Manzana/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least Four Killed As Blaze Engulfs Apartment Block - Valencia

A firefighter tries to extinguish the burning building in the Campanar neighborhood, February 22, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. A massive fire has killed at least four people in a high-rise residential block in the Spanish city of Valencia, emergency services say. The blaze engulfed a 14-storey block in the Campanar neighbourhood and spread to an adjoining building. Firefighters were seen rescuing people from balconies, and nineteen are believed to be still missing. At least 14 people, including six firefighters and a young child, have been injured. Photo by Eduardo Manzana/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM