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US: Wildfire Burns Five Acres in San Jose East Foothills, No Structures Threatened

A vegetation fire broke out Wednesday night, June 24, in the east foothills of San Jose, California, near the 5000 block of Sierra Road, where SJFD crews worked to contain the blaze.

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Industrial Building in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire

A fire broke out at an industrial building on Alleysbank Road in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, on Friday, June 26. No injuries have been reported as of writing.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 4

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions. The video shows sections of road washed away by fast-moving floodwater in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 3

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions.

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China: Off-Road SUV Flips Over Extreme Ramp at Climbing Competition in Hubei

During the China City Climbing Tour in Xuan'en, Hubei, on October 1, 2025, an orange and white off-road SUV attempted to scale a near-vertical metal ramp. The vehicle inched upward before losing balance at a critical angle and flipped completely over the apex of the ramp.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 2

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions.

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UK: Double-Decker Electric Bus Destroyed by Fire at West London Depot

A double-decker electric bus was destroyed by fire at a bus depot in Westbourne Park, west London, on Wednesday, June 24, after London Fire Brigade was called to the scene. Two electric vehicle charging points were also destroyed and no injuries reported.

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China: Oncoming Driver’s High Beam Warning Prevents Accident in Zhejiang

On June 21, 2026, in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, dashcam footage captured a car traveling along a dark road at night. An oncoming driver began flashing their high beams rapidly, prompting the dashcam driver to slow down. As the vehicle decelerated, a person lying motionless in the middle of a crosswalk came into view, allowing the driver to safely navigate around them.

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US: Garred Road Fire Threatens Structures and State Park in Grant County, Washington

The Garred Road Fire broke out near Coulee City, Washington, on Sunday, June 21. It has grown to an estimated 3,500 acres, threatening structures, a state park campground, and wheat fields.

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China: Severe Hailstorm Cracks Car Window on Zhangjiakou Expressway

On June 16, 2026, on the G6 Jingzang Expressway in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, a driver filmed a severe hailstorm from inside a vehicle as large hailstones struck the side window, sending multiple cracks spreading across the glass and blanketing the road in a thick layer of ice.

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US: Fireworks Stand Catches Fire in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

A fireworks stand caught fire in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on Saturday, June 20, causing explosions and forcing a nearby road closure. No injuries were reported.

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US: Tropical Storm Arthur Remnants Bring Deadly Flooding to Mississippi Gulf Coast

Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rain and strong winds to Mississippi on Thursday, June 18, killing a road crew member in Franklin County and prompting water rescues in Harrison County.

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Scenic road in central Japan

Vehicles drive along the Hakusan Shirakawago White Road in Hakusan in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 12, 2026. The scenic road fully reopened to traffic the same day after a seven-month winter closure.

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Scenic road in central Japan

A car drives along the Hakusan Shirakawago White Road in Shirakawa in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on June 12, 2026. The scenic road fully reopened to traffic the same day after a seven-month winter closure.

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US: Pool Loungers Blown Onto Road as Severe Storms Sweep Through Chicago Area

Severe storms swept through the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10. The video shows pool loungers being blown by strong winds onto a nearby road hitting some passing cars.

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China: Huge Rock Falls Onto Road Moments After Car Passes in Xinjiang

A dashcam video captured a close call on a rain-soaked road in Karamay, Xinjiang, northwestern China, on June 7, 2026. Just after an oncoming car passed, a huge rock broke off a mountain and rolled onto the road, stopping directly in front of the dashcam driver's vehicle. The driver stopped in time and narrowly avoided a collision.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps Downtown Corydon, Indiana, Forcing Road Closures

Floodwaters from Lanesville, Indiana, where 8.3 inches of rain fell and residents took to rooftops, reached downtown Corydon on Tuesday, June 9, prompting police to close all entrances to the area.

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China: Man Grabs Large Rat Snake From Road With Bare Hands in Guangxi

On June 3, 2026, in Guangxi, southern China, a large rat snake was filmed crossing a busy road. As cars passed nearby, a helmeted man jumped over a flower bed and grabbed the snake from the ground with his bare hands. Onlookers praised the man for his fearlessness in handling the large reptile.

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China: Heavy Downpour Turns Streets Into Waterlogged Scenes in Langfang, Hebei

This is the shocking moment that a torrential rainstorm battered Langfang in China, flooding city roads as sheets of rain poured down and turned the streets into waterlogged scenes. On June 4, 2026, in Langfang, Hebei, the video captured heavy rain lashing the city as water covered the road surface. Rain poured down with great force, while the flooded streets reflected the scale of the downpour.

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Philippines: M5.3 Earthquake Hits Albay, Road Damage Reported 2

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Santo Domingo, Albay, in the Philippines on Friday, June 5, at 9:58 p.m. Road cracks and a falling rock were reported around the area, though no casualties have been announced.

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Philippines: M5.3 Earthquake Hits Albay, Road Damage Reported

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Santo Domingo, Albay, in the Philippines on Friday, June 5, at 9:58 p.m. Road cracks and a falling rock were reported around the area, though no casualties have been announced.

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China: Mazda Loses Tire During Attempted Overtake in Zhejiang

On May 11, 2026, in Zhejiang, eastern China, a dashcam captured a road accident on a curve. A red Mazda attempted to overtake a large truck by moving quickly to its left side. The overtake speed appeared excessive, causing one of the Mazda's tires to burst. The tire rolled toward a roadside guardrail while the car was left stopped, awaiting rescue.

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Spain: Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Road in Tenerife

A small plane made an emergency landing on a public road near Amarilla Golf in San Miguel de Abona, southern Tenerife, Spain, at around 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4. The aircraft, carrying an instructor and a student on a training flight, was forced to land after experiencing technical difficulties. Both occupants were taken to hospital but neither suffered serious injuries.

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China: Hundreds of Ducks Spin in Formation on Darkened Roadway

On December 29, 2025, in Zhejiang Province, located in eastern China, a video recorded a surreal nighttime scene in which more than a hundred ducks formed a tidy square formation in the middle of the road. Under the dim streetlights, the birds marched in a slow circular pattern, forcing passing vehicles to stop and give way. Drivers watched as the ducks continued turning rhythmically, appearing completely absorbed in their movement. Their orderly behavior at such a late hour puzzled many who viewed the clip, and the unusual gathering drew significant attention online.

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Aftermath of Russian attack on Kyiv

Numerous holes are seen on a road near an apartment building where three people were killed in a Russian overnight attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 2, 2026.

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US: Hailstorm Sweeps Through Denver Metro, Causing Tree Damage and Road Chaos 4

Severe storms swept across the Denver metro area on Monday, June 1, bringing large hail, damaging winds, flooding rains and several funnel clouds. The National Weather Service issued weather warnings for multiple areas and a ground delay was put in place at Denver International Airport.

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US: Hailstorm Sweeps Through Denver Metro, Causing Tree Damage and Road Chaos 5

Severe storms swept across the Denver metro area on Monday, June 1, bringing large hail, damaging winds, flooding rains and several funnel clouds. The National Weather Service issued weather warnings for multiple areas and a ground delay was put in place at Denver International Airport.

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US: Hailstorm Sweeps Through Denver Metro, Causing Tree Damage and Road Chaos 6

Severe storms swept across the Denver metro area on Monday, June 1, bringing large hail, damaging winds, flooding rains and several funnel clouds. The National Weather Service issued weather warnings for multiple areas and a ground delay was put in place at Denver International Airport.

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China: Towering Wall of Dust Engulfs Highway as Driver Passes Through Sandstorm in Qinghai

Filmed in Haixi, Qinghai, on September 19, 2025, this video shows a driver entering a massive sandstorm on a remote desert highway. A towering wall of dust engulfs the road, reducing visibility to near zero and turning the surroundings orange as vehicles proceed slowly with their lights on. After several minutes inside the storm, the driver emerges beneath clear blue skies, capturing the dramatic contrast between the sandstorm and the calm conditions beyond.

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Japan: Deer Calmly Crosses Road at Zebra Crossing Alongside Pedestrians in Nara

On May 9, 2026, in Nara, Japan, a video captured a deer standing at a zebra crossing as people moved across the street around it. Rather than rushing or wandering off, the deer followed the flow of pedestrians and crossed the road in an orderly manner. It paused briefly on the crossing before continuing forward at a relaxed pace, walking beside the crowd as if it understood the traffic rules. The video ended with the deer slowly making its way across the zebra crossing together with the pedestrians.

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Mexico: Heavy Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding Across Guadalajara Metro Area

Heavy rainfall over the weekend caused severe flooding across Guadalajara's metropolitan area. The storm also downed dozens of trees, disrupted public transport, and temporarily closed major roads. Some areas recorded rainfall in a few hours equivalent to an entire month's average for May.

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US: Hailstorm Sweeps Through Denver Metro, Causing Tree Damage and Road Chaos 3

Severe storms swept across the Denver metro area on Monday, June 1, bringing large hail, damaging winds, flooding rains and several funnel clouds. The National Weather Service issued weather warnings for multiple areas and a ground delay was put in place at Denver International Airport.

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US: Hailstorm Sweeps Through Denver Metro, Causing Tree Damage and Road Chaos 2

Severe storms swept across the Denver metro area on Monday, June 1, bringing large hail, damaging winds, flooding rains and several funnel clouds. The National Weather Service issued weather warnings for multiple areas and a ground delay was put in place at Denver International Airport.

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US: Hailstorm Sweeps Through Denver Metro, Causing Tree Damage and Road Chaos

Severe storms swept across the Denver metro area on Monday, June 1, bringing large hail, damaging winds, flooding rains and several funnel clouds. The National Weather Service issued weather warnings for multiple areas and a ground delay was put in place at Denver International Airport.

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China: E-Scooter Glides Through Waist-Deep Floodwater on Submerged Guangzhou Road

Heavy rain submerged streets in Guangzhou on May 15, turning roads into rivers. Video shows an e-scooter rider navigating floodwater up to his thighs, steering smoothly through an intersection, while a delivery rider also pushed through the flooded street nearby.

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Japan: Clever Crows Use Passing Truck to Crack Open Walnut on Road

A crow in Japan dropped a walnut onto a road on May 22, waited for a passing truck to crush it, then flew down with another crow to eat the cracked shell — a striking display of problem-solving behavior.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Midland-Odessa Area as Heavy Storms Batter West Texas

Heavy rainfall triggered flash flood warnings and road closures across the Midland-Odessa area in West Texas on Tuesday, May 26, as the NWS warned of ongoing flooding from severe thunderstorms throughout the region.

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UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Behind Jewish Supermarket in North London 2

A large fire broke out behind Kosher Kingdom, a Jewish supermarket on Golders Green Road in north-west London, on Wednesday morning, May 27, sending thick black smoke billowing above the surrounding streets. The London Fire Brigade received the first of dozens of emergency calls at 6:47 a.m., and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

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UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Behind Jewish Supermarket in North London

A large fire broke out behind Kosher Kingdom, a Jewish supermarket on Golders Green Road in north-west London, on Wednesday morning, May 27, sending thick black smoke billowing above the surrounding streets. The London Fire Brigade received the first of dozens of emergency calls at 6:47 a.m., and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

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China: Bus Driver Pushes Stubborn Foal Off Highway in Inner Mongolia

A driver in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia had to manually push a stubborn foal off a highway after it refused to move from in front of a bus. The exhausted driver eventually cleared the road as the foal's mother watched helplessly.

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China: Heavy Rain Turns Guangzhou Streets Into Rivers as Cars Wade Through Floodwaters

Cars in Guangzhou, China, turned into makeshift boats on May 19 as heavy rain left streets deeply flooded. Video showed vehicles slowly pushing through the water, sending waves across what looked more like a river than a road.

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China: Sudden Road Collapse Swallows Car in Baotou, Inner Mongolia

On May 17, 2026, in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a dangerous scene as vehicles were moving along the road when drivers suddenly noticed that a large sinkhole had opened up ahead. A car in front appeared to have no time to stop and fell directly into the deep hole with the people inside. The collapsed section covered a large part of the roadway, creating a frightening hazard for passing vehicles. Local authorities later responded that no casualties had been reported. Footage ended with the vehicle disappearing into the pit.

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US: Drivers Navigate Smoke-Filled Roads as Bain Fire Burns in Riverside County, California

This video was filmed from a car driving through a road filled with smoke from the Bain Fire burning in Riverside County, California. The wildfire broke out in the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, May 19, prompting evacuations and warnings for residents.

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China: Dog Rides Perched on Scooter Riders’ Shoulders at Red Light in Yunnan

On April 12, 2026, in Pu'er, Yunnan province, a video captured a group of electric scooter riders waiting at a red light. Among them, one scooter carried a man in front, a woman behind him, and a dog perched between them — its paws resting on both riders' shoulders. From that elevated position, the dog surveyed the traffic with calm confidence, showing no sign of discomfort. Its composed stance made it look less like a pet and more like a passenger enjoying a view of the road.

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US: High Winds Spark Multiple Wildfires Across Texas Panhandle, Forcing Evacuations

High winds fueled multiple wildfires across the Texas Panhandle on Monday, May 18, prompting evacuations and road closures. In Kress, three separate wildfires forced evacuations before being mostly contained; some structures were lost, though no residential homes were reported burned.

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Norikura Skyline in central Japan

A bus runs along the Norikura Skyline in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2026, as the 14.4-kilometer mountainous sightseeing road reopened that day following a wintertime closure.

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Norikura Skyline in central Japan

A bus runs along the Norikura Skyline in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2026, as the 14.4-kilometer mountainous sightseeing road reopened that day following a wintertime closure.

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Norikura Skyline in central Japan

A bus runs along the Norikura Skyline in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2026, as the 14.4-kilometer mountainous sightseeing road reopened that day following a wintertime closure.

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Norikura Skyline in central Japan

A bus runs along the Norikura Skyline in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2026, as the 14.4-kilometer mountainous sightseeing road reopened that day following a wintertime closure.

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US: Smoke Fills LIRR Train as Fire Shuts Down Penn Station Service

Smoke filled a Long Island Rail Road train car after an electrical fire broke out on a feeder cable inside the East River Tunnel near Penn Station on Thursday, May 14, forcing the MTA to suspend LIRR service and divert trains.