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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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US: Fire Breaks Out at AerSale Facility at Roswell Air Center

A fire erupted at the AerSale building at the Roswell Air Center on Thursday evening, December 4. The fire was reported to be under control approximately in 2 hours and no injuries have been reported.

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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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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Under-Construction Glasgow Luxury Flats

A major fire broke out Monday afternoon, December 1, at the Park Pavilions luxury apartment development, an eight-story building under construction in Glasgow’s Battlefield area. Smoke was seen billowing from the penthouse, and a window frame reportedly fell as the flames intensified. Seven to eight fire engines and a high-reach vehicle responded, and firefighters brought the blaze under control with no reported injuries.

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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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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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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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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: Fire Reported Inside Palisades Centre Mall, New York

A fire was reported at a store on the second-floor inside Palisades Centre Mall in Rockland County, New York, on Monday, November 10. This is a developing story.

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Maiden Flight of An Unmanned Helicopter - Harbin

This photo taken on October 30, 2025 shows the maiden flight ceremony of Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter of United Aircraft in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight here on Thursday. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, an endurance of up to eight hours, a service ceiling of 6,500 meters, and a maximum horizontal flight speed of 180 kilometers per hour. Featuring a twin-engine design and high-strength composite structure, the T1400 offers a large payload capacity and spacious layout. With its intelligent operation capabilities, it shows broad application potential in agricultural protection, logistics transportation, and forest fire prevention. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maiden Flight of An Unmanned Helicopter - Harbin

This photo taken on October 30, 2025 shows Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter of United Aircraft in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight here on Thursday. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, an endurance of up to eight hours, a service ceiling of 6,500 meters, and a maximum horizontal flight speed of 180 kilometers per hour. Featuring a twin-engine design and high-strength composite structure, the T1400 offers a large payload capacity and spacious layout. With its intelligent operation capabilities, it shows broad application potential in agricultural protection, logistics transportation, and forest fire prevention. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maiden Flight of An Unmanned Helicopter - Harbin

Workers assemble the Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter at the factory of United Aircraft in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, October 30, 2025. The helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight here on Thursday. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, an endurance of up to eight hours, a service ceiling of 6,500 meters, and a maximum horizontal flight speed of 180 kilometers per hour. Featuring a twin-engine design and high-strength composite structure, the T1400 offers a large payload capacity and spacious layout. With its intelligent operation capabilities, it shows broad application potential in agricultural protection, logistics transportation, and forest fire prevention. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Jianfei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maiden Flight of An Unmanned Helicopter - Harbin

Workers assemble the Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter at the factory of United Aircraft in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, October 30, 2025. The helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight here on Thursday. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, an endurance of up to eight hours, a service ceiling of 6,500 meters, and a maximum horizontal flight speed of 180 kilometers per hour. Featuring a twin-engine design and high-strength composite structure, the T1400 offers a large payload capacity and spacious layout. With its intelligent operation capabilities, it shows broad application potential in agricultural protection, logistics transportation, and forest fire prevention. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Jianfei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maiden Flight of An Unmanned Helicopter - Harbin

People visit the Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter at the factory of United Aircraft in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, October 30, 2025. The helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight here on Thursday. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, an endurance of up to eight hours, a service ceiling of 6,500 meters, and a maximum horizontal flight speed of 180 kilometers per hour. Featuring a twin-engine design and high-strength composite structure, the T1400 offers a large payload capacity and spacious layout. With its intelligent operation capabilities, it shows broad application potential in agricultural protection, logistics transportation, and forest fire prevention. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Jianfei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maiden Flight of An Unmanned Helicopter - Harbin

Guests visit the Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter at the factory of United Aircraft in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, October 30, 2025. The helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight here on Thursday. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, an endurance of up to eight hours, a service ceiling of 6,500 meters, and a maximum horizontal flight speed of 180 kilometers per hour. Featuring a twin-engine design and high-strength composite structure, the T1400 offers a large payload capacity and spacious layout. With its intelligent operation capabilities, it shows broad application potential in agricultural protection, logistics transportation, and forest fire prevention. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maiden Flight of An Unmanned Helicopter - Harbin

Workers assemble the Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter at the factory of United Aircraft in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, October 30, 2025. The helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight here on Thursday. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, an endurance of up to eight hours, a service ceiling of 6,500 meters, and a maximum horizontal flight speed of 180 kilometers per hour. Featuring a twin-engine design and high-strength composite structure, the T1400 offers a large payload capacity and spacious layout. With its intelligent operation capabilities, it shows broad application potential in agricultural protection, logistics transportation, and forest fire prevention. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maiden Flight of An Unmanned Helicopter - Harbin

This photo taken on October 30, 2025 shows Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter of United Aircraft in flight in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight here on Thursday. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, an endurance of up to eight hours, a service ceiling of 6,500 meters, and a maximum horizontal flight speed of 180 kilometers per hour. Featuring a twin-engine design and high-strength composite structure, the T1400 offers a large payload capacity and spacious layout. With its intelligent operation capabilities, it shows broad application potential in agricultural protection, logistics transportation, and forest fire prevention. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maiden Flight of An Unmanned Helicopter - Harbin

This photo taken on October 30, 2025 shows Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter of United Aircraft in flight in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight here on Thursday. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, an endurance of up to eight hours, a service ceiling of 6,500 meters, and a maximum horizontal flight speed of 180 kilometers per hour. Featuring a twin-engine design and high-strength composite structure, the T1400 offers a large payload capacity and spacious layout. With its intelligent operation capabilities, it shows broad application potential in agricultural protection, logistics transportation, and forest fire prevention. (Photo by Liu Yang/Xinhua)

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Maiden Flight of An Unmanned Helicopter - Harbin

Technicians inspect the Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter at the factory of United Aircraft in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, October 30, 2025. The helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight here on Thursday. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, an endurance of up to eight hours, a service ceiling of 6,500 meters, and a maximum horizontal flight speed of 180 kilometers per hour. Featuring a twin-engine design and high-strength composite structure, the T1400 offers a large payload capacity and spacious layout. With its intelligent operation capabilities, it shows broad application potential in agricultural protection, logistics transportation, and forest fire prevention. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maiden Flight of An Unmanned Helicopter - Harbin

This photo taken on October 30, 2025 shows Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter of United Aircraft in flight in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight here on Thursday. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, an endurance of up to eight hours, a service ceiling of 6,500 meters, and a maximum horizontal flight speed of 180 kilometers per hour. Featuring a twin-engine design and high-strength composite structure, the T1400 offers a large payload capacity and spacious layout. With its intelligent operation capabilities, it shows broad application potential in agricultural protection, logistics transportation, and forest fire prevention. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maiden Flight of An Unmanned Helicopter - Harbin

This photo taken on October 30, 2025 shows Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter of United Aircraft in flight in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight here on Thursday. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, an endurance of up to eight hours, a service ceiling of 6,500 meters, and a maximum horizontal flight speed of 180 kilometers per hour. Featuring a twin-engine design and high-strength composite structure, the T1400 offers a large payload capacity and spacious layout. With its intelligent operation capabilities, it shows broad application potential in agricultural protection, logistics transportation, and forest fire prevention. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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: Huge Blaze at Veenendaal Industrial Estate

A major fire at a commercial building in Veenendaal, Netherlands, was brought under control on Sunday, August 24. The fire, which started at a company that processes cocoa powder, did not spread to an adjacent metalworking company, and its cause remains unknown.

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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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France: Fire Near Gare de Lyon in Paris Engulfs Building Under Construction

A fire broke out near Gare de Lyon in the 12th arrondissement of Paris on Tuesday, July 15, engulfing a construction site for the "Messager" building at 65 rue du Charolais. The under-construction eight-story low-carbon building, part of an urban real estate project by Espace Ferroviaires (SNCF), posed an explosion risk due to stored acetylene. Police set up an exclusion zone around the area, and about 180 firefighters with 10 trucks worked to contain the blaze into the evening. Nearby shops were evacuated, but no injuries were reported.

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Denmark: Fire Breaks Out at Nursing Home, Forces Evacuation of Residents

A fire broke out Saturday, June 14, at Suldrup Ældrecenter the nursing home in Suldrup, North Jutland. A large plume of smoke was visible from several kilometers away. All residents were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported.

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Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL. AT THE CROSSING OF THE TRANSEPT, THE BASE OF THE SPIRE RECREATED BY VIOLLET LE DUC IN THE 19TH CENTURY AND DECORATED WITH TWELVE COPPER STATUES OF THE APOSTLES - ALTITUDE 60 M (ARCHIVE PHOTO TAKEN BEFORE THE VIOLENT FIRE OF 15 APRIL 2019, WHICH RAVAGED THE CATHEDRAL'S ROOF STRUCTURE AND DURING WHICH THE SPIRE, ONE OF THE SYMBOLS OF PARIS AT 93 M HIGH, COLLAPSED). Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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Spain: Fire Breaks Out at Vacant Building Near Historic Church in Granada

A fire broke out at an unoccupied building near historic Santa Ana Church in Granada on Monday, June 2. Firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control, which caused material damage to the building but resulted in no personal injuries.

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US: Fire Reported in Fire Island Pines During Memorial Day Weekend

A fire was reported in Fire Island Pines, Suffolk County, New York, early on Saturday, May 24, during the Memorial Day weekend. The fire is believed to be a structure fire and appears to have been contained. This is a developing story.

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Mexico: Fire Erupts at Acting School Owned by Telenovela Actor Carlos Espejel

A fire broke out at an acting school in Mexico City's Azcapotzalco borough early Thursday morning, May 15, with flames reaching up to 5 meters high. The school in the Pro Hogar neighborhood is owned by Mexican telenovela actor and comedian Carlos Espejel.

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Canada: Fire Tears Through Three Houses in Downtown Toronto 2

A fire broke out at a residence in downtown Toronto on Monday night, May 12, and spread to three houses. The blaze broke out on Bathurst Street near Richmond Street, and the roof of one of the residences collapsed. No injuries were reported.

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Canada: Fire Tears Through Three Houses in Downtown Toronto

A fire broke out at a residence in downtown Toronto on Monday night, May 12, and spread to three houses. The blaze broke out on Bathurst Street near Richmond Street, and the roof of one of the residences collapsed. No injuries were reported. This video shows the street near the scene filled with smoke.

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US: Fire Breaks Out at Vacant Building in Oakland, California

A fire broke out in a vacant building in east Oakland on Wednesday afternoon, April 30. Thirty firefighters and four fire engines responded to the fire, which was brought under control within about an hour. No one was inside the building, and there are no reports of injuries.

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South Korea: Fire Breaks Out at Seoul Convention Center, Prompting Evacuation 2

A fire broke out at the COEX convention center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul on Friday, April 25, prompting an evacuation of the building.

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Thailand: Fire Breaks Out at Five Star Hotel in Chiang Mai

A fire broke out at the five star Dhara Dhevi Hotel in Chiang Mai in the early hours of Wednesday April 23, destroying the former wooden spa complex building. The flame was put under control in two hours. There are no reports of casualties.

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South Korea: Fire Breaks Out at Seoul Convention Center, Prompting Evacuation

A fire broke out at the COEX convention center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul on Friday, April 25, prompting an evacuation of the building.

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Apartment Building in East London

A huge fire broke out at a an apartment building on Leman Street in Aldgate, east London on Sunday, April 20. The flame engulfed two apartments. No injuries were reported.

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Poland: Blaze at Unregistered Hotel Kills Five People in Pszów

On Sunday, April 13, a fire occurred in a four-story building in Pszów, Poland, resulting in the deaths of five people. The building, according to the Silesian Voivode, was not officially registered as a hotel.

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UK: Several Injured After Fire Erupts in Apartment in East London

A large fire broke out in an apartment building in Bethnal Green, East London late Wednesday, April 9. 17 people were injured, according to reports.

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China: Black Rain Falls in Huizhou, Guangdong Following Local Warehouse Fire

This is the startling moment that residents experienced black rain, an unusual occurrence that dirtied vehicles and streets. On March 31, 2025, in Huizhou, Guangdong, the black rain could be seen staining everything it touched in the video. The phenomenon occurred shortly after a fire at the nearby Ande Logistics Warehouse, located next to the Huizhou West Station. The fire's intensity and proximity to weather systems resulted in the absorption of smoke and ash by rainclouds, leading to the precipitation of black rain over the city. Fortunately, the incident resulted in no casualties.

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UK: Huge Fire Breaks Out at Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld, Scotland

A huge fire broke out at Blairlinn Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland on Tuesday, April 1, badly damaging a single-story building. Six people were taken to a hospital for minor injuries, according to local reports.

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Uganda: Three Dead After Fire Breaks Out at Hotel in Downtown Kampala

At least three people are dead after a fire ripped through the building of Sunrise Hotel in downtown Kampala on Wednesday morning, March 5.

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Bridge Collapse Leaves Four Dead and Five Injured - South Korea

Rescue personnel work at the site of a bridge collapse in Anseong, South Korea, February 25, 2025. Four workers were killed and six others were injured Tuesday after a bridge collapsed in South Korea's highway construction site, according to the fire authorities. The structure, comprising four or five plates placed on top of the bridge, collapsed at the highway construction site in Anseong, some 65 km south of Seoul, at around 9:49 a.m. local time (0049 GMT). Photo by Sun Yiran/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bridge Collapse Leaves Four Dead and Five Injured - South Korea

Rescue personnel work at the site of a bridge collapse in Anseong, South Korea, February 25, 2025. Four workers were killed and six others were injured Tuesday after a bridge collapsed in South Korea's highway construction site, according to the fire authorities. The structure, comprising four or five plates placed on top of the bridge, collapsed at the highway construction site in Anseong, some 65 km south of Seoul, at around 9:49 a.m. local time (0049 GMT). Photo by Sun Yiran/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bridge Collapse Leaves Four Dead and Five Injured - South Korea

Rescue personnel work at the site of a bridge collapse in Anseong, South Korea, February 25, 2025. Four workers were killed and six others were injured Tuesday after a bridge collapsed in South Korea's highway construction site, according to the fire authorities. The structure, comprising four or five plates placed on top of the bridge, collapsed at the highway construction site in Anseong, some 65 km south of Seoul, at around 9:49 a.m. local time (0049 GMT). Photo by Sun Yiran/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bridge Collapse Leaves Four Dead and Five Injured - South Korea

Rescue personnel work at the site of a bridge collapse in Anseong, South Korea, February 25, 2025. Four workers were killed and six others were injured Tuesday after a bridge collapsed in South Korea's highway construction site, according to the fire authorities. The structure, comprising four or five plates placed on top of the bridge, collapsed at the highway construction site in Anseong, some 65 km south of Seoul, at around 9:49 a.m. local time (0049 GMT). Photo by Sun Yiran/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM