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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 4

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at a parking area near the fire on Sanriku Expressway on April 24.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 2

This video shows the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan shrouded in wildfire smoke as the fires kept spreading on Thursday, April 23. The two blazes, which broke out in forested areas on the afternoon of April 22, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 3

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen

Two wildfires broke out in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan on the afternoon of April 22. The blazes have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke blankets mountainous areas of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue following its outbreak at two locations in the northeastern Japan town two days before.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke blankets mountainous areas of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue following its outbreak at two locations in the northeastern Japan town two days before.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke blankets mountainous areas of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue following its outbreak at two locations in the northeastern Japan town two days before.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke blankets mountainous areas of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue following its outbreak at two locations in the northeastern Japan town two days before.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 3

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 4

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 2

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Volcanic Ash Blankets Vehicles in Kagoshima Following Eruptions at Sakurajima

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted multiple times starting Saturday, April 11, sending ash columns thousands of meters into the sky. A Level 3 eruption alert remained in effect, warning of large volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows within approximately two kilometers of the crater, with ashfall reported in surrounding areas.

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RECAP: Bomb Cyclone Slams U.S. Northeast With Blizzard Conditions and Widespread Disruptions

A powerful nor’easter intensified into a bomb cyclone, battering the northeastern United States and mid-Atlantic with blizzard conditions, wind gusts of 60–70 mph, and snowfall exceeding two feet in some areas. Blizzard warnings were issued for major cities including New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia as the storm triggered widespread power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

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US: Fierce Winds and Heavy Snow Batter Lake Superior Shoreline in Minnesota

A major winter storm slammed northeastern Minnesota and the North Shore on Wednesday, February 18, bringing more than two feet of snow and wind gusts near 60 mph. Heavy snowfall and strong winds shut down much of Grand Marais, while lakeshore areas along Lake Superior recorded the highest totals.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Grips North Carolina

A weekend winter storm brought record snowfall and extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast, killing two people in traffic accidents and causing more than 1,000 crashes in North Carolina. Coastal areas suffered severe damage, including homes washed away. North Carolina saw a foot of snow in several areas, Charleston, South Carolina set a new daily snowfall record, and Florida experienced its coldest temperatures in over a decade.

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US: Miami Airport Evacuated After Unattended Luggage Found

Miami International Airport partially evacuated areas around Concourses G, H and J for about two hours Sunday night, January 25, after unattended luggage was found. The bomb squad responded and gave the all clear shortly before 7:30 p.m., allowing operations to resume. The incident came amid widespread flight delays and cancellations linked to a major winter storm.

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US: Miami Airport Evacuated After Unattended Luggage Found 2

Miami International Airport partially evacuated areas around Concourses G, H and J for about two hours Sunday night, January 25, after unattended luggage was found. The bomb squad responded and gave the all clear shortly before 7:30 p.m., allowing operations to resume. The incident came amid widespread flight delays and cancellations linked to a major winter storm. This video shows passengers evacuated from a flight onto the tarmac at Miami International Airport.

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Chile: 19 Dead, Over 50,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Threaten Concepción

On Sunday, January 18, Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe across two regions as deadly wildfires claimed at least 19 lives. More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from the Ñuble and Biobío regions. President Boric warned that the death toll is expected to rise as search teams reach devastated areas. Blistering heat and strong winds have severely hampered firefighting efforts, with temperatures soaring to 100°F (38°C) on Sunday, January 18.

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Illustrations Police Rurale Garde Champetre - France

The Guard Champetre - Rural Police logo on a vehicle, with two law enforcement officers on either side. Illustration of the Rural Police, Country Police. Country police officers contribute to policing in rural areas. They are responsible for investigating violations of municipal police regulations and decrees within the territory for which they are sworn in. The Environmental Code empowers rural police officers to investigate and record offenses relating to water and aquatic environments, as well as hunting and fishing, for the preservation of species. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustrations Police Rurale Garde Champetre - France

The Guard Champetre - Rural Police logo on a vehicle, with two law enforcement officers on either side. Illustration of the Rural Police, Country Police. Country police officers contribute to policing in rural areas. They are responsible for investigating violations of municipal police regulations and decrees within the territory for which they are sworn in. The Environmental Code empowers rural police officers to investigate and record offenses relating to water and aquatic environments, as well as hunting and fishing, for the preservation of species. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect 2

Snow squall warnings were issued Wednesday morning, January 14 across parts of the Chicago area, bringing brief but intense snowfall, whiteout conditions, and strong winds that created hazardous travel conditions. The fast-moving squalls led to slick roads, reduced visibility, and flight disruptions at O’Hare Airport, where departures were temporarily grounded and delays averaged nearly an hour. Some areas reported up to two inches of snow in under two hours, while lake-effect snow is expected to continue affecting parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday

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Peru: Train Crash Leaves Passengers Stranded at Aguas Calientes Station

On Tuesday, December 30, two trains collided head-on on a single-track route leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu in Peru. One train driver was killed and at least 36–40 people were injured. The crash occurred between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes stations, leaving many tourists stranded. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and the injured were taken to hospitals in Cusco and nearby areas. This video shows chaotic scenes at Machu Picchu Station as tourists were left stranded.

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Gaza

Two Palestinian residents look out from a damaged building wall perforated by shrapnel in Al-Shatea refugee camp in Gaza City, Palestinian territories on October 29, 2025. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, at least 110 Palestinians were killed and several others wounded as Israeli airstrikes hit multiple residential areas in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panton Wildfire Has Already Devastated 2000 Hectares - Spain

Two people next to a burned house, on September 20, 2025, in Panton, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The conselleira do Medio Rural, María José Gomez, has explained that the flames of this forest fire burned several houses and, although the situation improved with respect to yesterday, there are points of "much complexity" since the areas of the ravines that fall towards the river Sil are now active. In addition, the 17 people who were evacuated during the night in the nucleus of Abelairas returned to their homes after being forced to vacate them because of the proximity of the fire, in Panton, Spain, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Landslides in Parts of Catalonia

Heavy storms and rainfall of over 100 liters per square meter caused significant disruption in Catalonia on Sunday, September 21. The storms led to the collapse of access routes in some areas, the evacuation of 27 people from a cable railway, flight cancelation and road closures. In Sant Quintí de Mediona, a car was swept away by floodwaters, leaving two people missing. The body of a child has been found, and the search for their father is ongoing.

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Indonesia: Torrential Rains Trigger Widespread Flooding in Bali 4

Heavy rainfall since September 9 has caused widespread flooding across Bali, with Denpasar among the hardest-hit areas. Roads, homes, and businesses were inundated, with water reaching waist level in some places and even submerging two-story houses. Several districts including Padangsambian, Ubung, and Peguyangan reported severe damage, while landslides blocked access in Karangasem and flooding persisted in Tabanan.

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Indonesia: Torrential Rains Trigger Widespread Flooding in Bali

Heavy rainfall since September 9 has caused widespread flooding across Bali, with Denpasar among the hardest-hit areas. Roads, homes, and businesses were inundated, with water reaching waist level in some places and even submerging two-story houses. Several districts including Padangsambian, Ubung, and Peguyangan reported severe damage, while landslides blocked access in Karangasem and flooding persisted in Tabanan.

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Indonesia: Torrential Rains Trigger Widespread Flooding in Bali 2

Heavy rainfall since September 9 has caused widespread flooding across Bali, with Denpasar among the hardest-hit areas. Roads, homes, and businesses were inundated, with water reaching waist level in some places and even submerging two-story houses. Several districts including Padangsambian, Ubung, and Peguyangan reported severe damage, while landslides blocked access in Karangasem and flooding persisted in Tabanan.

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Indonesia: Torrential Rains Trigger Widespread Flooding in Bali 3

Heavy rainfall since September 9 has caused widespread flooding across Bali, with Denpasar among the hardest-hit areas. Roads, homes, and businesses were inundated, with water reaching waist level in some places and even submerging two-story houses. Several districts including Padangsambian, Ubung, and Peguyangan reported severe damage, while landslides blocked access in Karangasem and flooding persisted in Tabanan.

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Bear family seen in Hokkaido

Photo taken on May 14, 2025, shows a bear and two cubs walking on a road in Shiretoko National Park in the northern Japanese town of Shari in Hokkaido. In Japan, sightings of bears coming down to populated areas in search of food, as well as reports of attacks on humans by the animals, are on the rise.

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Fires in Cipérez and El Payo Spread Amid Wind and Heat - Spain

Areas of the village ravaged by flames on August 16, 2025, in Cerezal de Puertas, La Ramajería, Salamanca, Castilla y León (Spain). The province of Salamanca faces two fires declared Potential Severity Index (IGR) 2, one originating in the town of San Cristóbal de los Mochuelos, located in the municipality of Cipérez, and another in the town of El Payo, with reproductions this Saturday due to wind and high temperatures. The fire in Cipérez, in the region of Vitigudino, has forced to evacuate the towns of Gejo de los Reyes and Cerezal de Puertas, already exceeding 25 kilometers in length. Photo by Manuel Ángel Laya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Cipérez and El Payo Spread Amid Wind and Heat - Spain

Areas of the village ravaged by flames on August 16, 2025, in Cerezal de Puertas, La Ramajería, Salamanca, Castilla y León (Spain). The province of Salamanca faces two fires declared Potential Severity Index (IGR) 2, one originating in the town of San Cristóbal de los Mochuelos, located in the municipality of Cipérez, and another in the town of El Payo, with reproductions this Saturday due to wind and high temperatures. The fire in Cipérez, in the region of Vitigudino, has forced to evacuate the towns of Gejo de los Reyes and Cerezal de Puertas, already exceeding 25 kilometers in length. Photo by Manuel Ángel Laya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Cipérez and El Payo Spread Amid Wind and Heat - Spain

Areas of the village ravaged by flames on August 16, 2025, in Cerezal de Puertas, La Ramajería, Salamanca, Castilla y León (Spain). The province of Salamanca faces two fires declared Potential Severity Index (IGR) 2, one originating in the town of San Cristóbal de los Mochuelos, located in the municipality of Cipérez, and another in the town of El Payo, with reproductions this Saturday due to wind and high temperatures. The fire in Cipérez, in the region of Vitigudino, has forced to evacuate the towns of Gejo de los Reyes and Cerezal de Puertas, already exceeding 25 kilometers in length. Photo by Manuel Ángel Laya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Cipérez and El Payo Spread Amid Wind and Heat - Spain

Areas of the village ravaged by flames on August 16, 2025, in Cerezal de Puertas, La Ramajería, Salamanca, Castilla y León (Spain). The province of Salamanca faces two fires declared Potential Severity Index (IGR) 2, one originating in the town of San Cristóbal de los Mochuelos, located in the municipality of Cipérez, and another in the town of El Payo, with reproductions this Saturday due to wind and high temperatures. The fire in Cipérez, in the region of Vitigudino, has forced to evacuate the towns of Gejo de los Reyes and Cerezal de Puertas, already exceeding 25 kilometers in length. Photo by Manuel Ángel Laya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Cipérez and El Payo Spread Amid Wind and Heat - Spain

Areas of the village ravaged by flames on August 16, 2025, in Cerezal de Puertas, La Ramajería, Salamanca, Castilla y León (Spain). The province of Salamanca faces two fires declared Potential Severity Index (IGR) 2, one originating in the town of San Cristóbal de los Mochuelos, located in the municipality of Cipérez, and another in the town of El Payo, with reproductions this Saturday due to wind and high temperatures. The fire in Cipérez, in the region of Vitigudino, has forced to evacuate the towns of Gejo de los Reyes and Cerezal de Puertas, already exceeding 25 kilometers in length. Photo by Manuel Ángel Laya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Cipérez and El Payo Spread Amid Wind and Heat - Spain

Areas of the village ravaged by flames on August 16, 2025, in Cerezal de Puertas, La Ramajería, Salamanca, Castilla y León (Spain). The province of Salamanca faces two fires declared Potential Severity Index (IGR) 2, one originating in the town of San Cristóbal de los Mochuelos, located in the municipality of Cipérez, and another in the town of El Payo, with reproductions this Saturday due to wind and high temperatures. The fire in Cipérez, in the region of Vitigudino, has forced to evacuate the towns of Gejo de los Reyes and Cerezal de Puertas, already exceeding 25 kilometers in length. Photo by Manuel Ángel Laya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Cipérez and El Payo Spread Amid Wind and Heat - Spain

Areas of the village ravaged by flames on August 16, 2025, in Cerezal de Puertas, La Ramajería, Salamanca, Castilla y León (Spain). The province of Salamanca faces two fires declared Potential Severity Index (IGR) 2, one originating in the town of San Cristóbal de los Mochuelos, located in the municipality of Cipérez, and another in the town of El Payo, with reproductions this Saturday due to wind and high temperatures. The fire in Cipérez, in the region of Vitigudino, has forced to evacuate the towns of Gejo de los Reyes and Cerezal de Puertas, already exceeding 25 kilometers in length. Photo by Manuel Ángel Laya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bajaur Helicopter Crash Reports from Pakistan

This photo taken with mobile phone shows people inspecting debris of a crashed helicopter in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, on Aug. 15, 2025. A rescue helicopter carrying relief goods to flood-affected areas crashed in the country's northwest province on Friday, killing all five people on board, including two pilots, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bajaur Helicopter Crash Reports from Pakistan

This photo taken with mobile phone shows debris of a crashed helicopter in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, on Aug. 15, 2025. A rescue helicopter carrying relief goods to flood-affected areas crashed in the country's northwest province on Friday, killing all five people on board, including two pilots, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bajaur Helicopter Crash Reports from Pakistan

This photo taken with mobile phone shows debris of a crashed helicopter in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, on Aug. 15, 2025. A rescue helicopter carrying relief goods to flood-affected areas crashed in the country's northwest province on Friday, killing all five people on board, including two pilots, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bajaur Helicopter Crash Reports from Pakistan

This photo taken with mobile phone shows people gathering at the helicopter crash site in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, on Aug. 15, 2025. A rescue helicopter carrying relief goods to flood-affected areas crashed in the country's northwest province on Friday, killing all five people on board, including two pilots, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Two cattle ranchers observe the state of their farm after the passage of the fire, on August 13, 2025, in Cova, Pobra de Trives, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The head of the forest fire prevention service in Ourense, Sandra Martínez, has noted with concern "the shifting winds that have pushed the fires to village areas" and the proximity of the fire to urban centers on a new day of fires in the province. Photo by Rosa Veiga / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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INFONA Plan Level 2 Upgrade Following Carcastillo Forest Fire - Spain

Two firefighters work to prevent the fire from spreading, August 10, 2025, in Carcastillo, Navarra (Spain). The fire started on the night of Saturday, August 9, in a pine forest located next to the road between Carcastillo and Figarol, in the Llano de Larrate, continues to affect areas of Aleppo pine. At 8 o'clock this Sunday has risen to 2 the operational situation of the Special Emergency Civil Protection Plan for forest fires in the Foral Community of Navarra (INFONA), and at this time, what is most worrying are the high temperatures that are stressing the entire Foral Community, along with factors such as wind, terrain orography and the abundance of foliage that acts as fuel. Photo by Eduardo Sanz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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INFONA Plan Level 2 Upgrade Following Carcastillo Forest Fire - Spain

Two firefighters work to prevent the fire from spreading, August 10, 2025, in Carcastillo, Navarra (Spain). The fire started on the night of Saturday, August 9, in a pine forest located next to the road between Carcastillo and Figarol, in the Llano de Larrate, continues to affect areas of Aleppo pine. At 8 o'clock this Sunday has risen to 2 the operational situation of the Special Emergency Civil Protection Plan for forest fires in the Foral Community of Navarra (INFONA), and at this time, what is most worrying are the high temperatures that are stressing the entire Foral Community, along with factors such as wind, terrain orography and the abundance of foliage that acts as fuel. Photo by Eduardo Sanz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Monroe Canyon Fire Continues to Rage in Utah, ‘Go Now’ Evacuations in Effect

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County, Utah, a two-week-old wildfire, has grown to over 30,000 acres as of Tuesday, July 29. Level 3, "Go Now" evacuations have been ordered in some areas due to the fire.

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Wildfire Breaks Out in Limassol - Cyprus

Photo taken on July 24, 2025, shows burnt-out vehicles in the mountain of Limassol at Souni village in Limassol, Cyprus. Two people have been confirmed dead and dozens evacuated as a massive wildfire continued to burn out of control in the mountainous areas of Limassol District in southern Cyprus, authorities said Thursday. Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Breaks Out in Limassol - Cyprus

A firefighter battles a fire at Souni village in Limassol, Cyprus, on July 24, 2025. Two people have been confirmed dead and dozens evacuated as a massive wildfire continued to burn out of control in the mountainous areas of Limassol District in southern Cyprus, authorities said Thursday. Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Breaks Out in Limassol - Cyprus

People try to put out a fire at Souni village in Limassol, Cyprus, on July 24, 2025. Two people have been confirmed dead and dozens evacuated as a massive wildfire continued to burn out of control in the mountainous areas of Limassol District in southern Cyprus, authorities said Thursday. Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Breaks Out in Limassol - Cyprus

Photo taken on July 24, 2025, shows the wildfire-burned land in the mountain of Limassol at Souni village in Limassol, Cyprus. Two people have been confirmed dead and dozens evacuated as a massive wildfire continued to burn out of control in the mountainous areas of Limassol District in southern Cyprus, authorities said Thursday. Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM