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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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Italy: Violence Erupts at Milan Pro-Gaza Protest, Dozens Injured, Arrests Made 2

A pro-Palestine protest in Milan on Monday, September 22, turned violent upon reaching Centrale station. While the march began peacefully with tens of thousands of participants, a small group of masked agitators attacked police, breaking glass, throwing objects, and even using fire hoses against officers. Around 60 police officers were injured, 23 requiring hospitalization, and eight protesters were detained. The violence disrupted train services for hours. Similar tensions occurred in Brescia, Torino, Bologna, and Marghera, with arrests and clashes reported. Authorities and politicians condemned the violence as unjustifiable and unrelated to the solidarity message of the protest.

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Italy: Violence Erupts at Milan Pro-Gaza Protest, Dozens Injured, Arrests Made

A pro-Palestine protest in Milan on Monday, September 22, turned violent upon reaching Centrale station. While the march began peacefully with tens of thousands of participants, a small group of masked agitators attacked police, breaking glass, throwing objects, and even using fire hoses against officers. Around 60 police officers were injured, 23 requiring hospitalization, and eight protesters were detained. The violence disrupted train services for hours. Similar tensions occurred in Brescia, Torino, Bologna, and Marghera, with arrests and clashes reported. Authorities and politicians condemned the violence as unjustifiable and unrelated to the solidarity message of the protest.

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Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

A burned sign, on August 13, 2025, in Chandrexa de Queixa, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The head of forest fire prevention service in Ourense, Sandra Martinez, 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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Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

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

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Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

A resident of Paradaseca, on August 13, 2025, in Chandrexa de Queixa, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The head of 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 fire to urban centers in a new day of fires in the province. Photo by Rosa Veiga / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

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

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Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Several residents look at their farms after the passage of the fire, on August 13, 2025, in Somoza, 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 in a new day of fires in the province. Photo by Rosa Veiga / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Several residents look at their farms after the passage of the fire, on August 13, 2025, in Somoza, 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 in a new day of fires in the province. Photo by Rosa Veiga / Europa Press/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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Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Several residents look at their farms after the passage of the fire, on August 13, 2025, in Somoza, 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 in a new day of fires in the province. Photo by Rosa Veiga / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Several residents look at their farms after the passage of the fire, on August 13, 2025, in Somoza, 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 in a new day of fires in the province. Photo by Rosa Veiga / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Torrential Rains Turn Streets into Rivers in Huizhou, Guangdong

On August 4, 2025, torrential rains in Huidong County, Huizhou, Guangdong, caused severe street flooding that left residents stranded. Streets turned into fast-moving rivers, submerging vehicles, as fire and rescue teams evacuated people from homes and cars. Authorities raised the emergency flood control response to Level II.

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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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Germany: Fire Erupts at High-Rise in Berlin, Explosions Reported

A high-rise fire was reported in Berlin on the morning of Monday, June 30. According to the video owner, the building was under construction and several explosions were heard beforehand. This is a developing story.

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Germany: Fire Erupts at High-Rise in Berlin, Explosions Reported 2

A high-rise fire was reported in Berlin on the morning of Monday, June 30. According to the video owner, the building was under construction and several explosions were heard beforehand. This is a developing story.

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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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Japan: Ten Injured After Explosion Strikes Construction Site in Tokyo

Ten people were injured after an explosion ripped through a construction site in Edogawa, eastern Tokyo, on Tuesday, May 27. According to reports, the blast occurred when excavation machinery struck a gas cylinder buried underground. The explosion caused damage to 38 nearby buildings, including apartments and a convenience store. The resulting fire was extinguished after four hours.

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Los Angeles Wildfires Aftermath

Los Angeles Fire Rescue and San Diego Urban Search and Rescue teams, supported by deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, search wildfire-damaged structures in Altadena, California, United States, January 15, 2025. Firefighters continue to battle multiple major wildfires on Wednesday in Southern California as parts of the region are braced for extremely critical fire conditions caused by a new round of dangerous Santa Ana winds. Fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people and destroyed more than 12,300 structures. Local authorities confirmed that at least 26 people were still missing related to the ongoing wildfires. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Wildfires Aftermath

Los Angeles Fire Rescue and San Diego Urban Search and Rescue teams, supported by deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, search wildfire-damaged structures in Altadena, California, United States, January 15, 2025. Firefighters continue to battle multiple major wildfires on Wednesday in Southern California as parts of the region are braced for extremely critical fire conditions caused by a new round of dangerous Santa Ana winds. Fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people and destroyed more than 12,300 structures. Local authorities confirmed that at least 26 people were still missing related to the ongoing wildfires. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: 2 Killed In Halloween Night Shooting In Orlando, Florida

Two men were killed and at least seven others injured in a shooting in downtown Orlando late on Halloween night, October 31, shortly after 1:00 a.m. A video captures the chaotic scene that followed, with several individuals receiving treatment on the street.

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Friendly Fire Kills 5 Israeli Soldiers - Gaza

An Israeli Air Force attack helicopter fires a missile while flying over the Palestinian territory on May 16, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Five Israeli paratroopers were killed and several injured when an Israeli tank fired on them in the latest friendly-fire incident during the country’s war against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday that a tank fired twice at the troops, with an initial review showing that it was likely the result of misidentification during fierce fighting with “Hamas in a dense urban area” in Jabalia. IDF troops have returned to the ruins of the northern Gaza refugee camp a few months after Israel had declared the area cleared of Hamas fighters. Photo by Saeed Qaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Friendly Fire Kills 5 Israeli Soldiers - Gaza

An Israeli Air Force attack helicopter fires a missile while flying over the Palestinian territory on May 16, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Five Israeli paratroopers were killed and several injured when an Israeli tank fired on them in the latest friendly-fire incident during the country’s war against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday that a tank fired twice at the troops, with an initial review showing that it was likely the result of misidentification during fierce fighting with “Hamas in a dense urban area” in Jabalia. IDF troops have returned to the ruins of the northern Gaza refugee camp a few months after Israel had declared the area cleared of Hamas fighters. Photo by Saeed Qaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Friendly Fire Kills 5 Israeli Soldiers - Gaza

An Israeli army battle tank moves near the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel on May 16, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Five Israeli paratroopers were killed and several injured when an Israeli tank fired on them in the latest friendly-fire incident during the country’s war against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday that a tank fired twice at the troops, with an initial review showing that it was likely the result of misidentification during fierce fighting with “Hamas in a dense urban area” in Jabalia. IDF troops have returned to the ruins of the northern Gaza refugee camp a few months after Israel had declared the area cleared of Hamas fighters. Photo by Saeed Qaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Friendly Fire Kills 5 Israeli Soldiers - Gaza

An Israeli army battle tank moves near the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel on May 16, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Five Israeli paratroopers were killed and several injured when an Israeli tank fired on them in the latest friendly-fire incident during the country’s war against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday that a tank fired twice at the troops, with an initial review showing that it was likely the result of misidentification during fierce fighting with “Hamas in a dense urban area” in Jabalia. IDF troops have returned to the ruins of the northern Gaza refugee camp a few months after Israel had declared the area cleared of Hamas fighters. Photo by Saeed Qaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Friendly Fire Kills 5 Israeli Soldiers - Gaza

An Israeli army battle tank moves near the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel on May 16, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Five Israeli paratroopers were killed and several injured when an Israeli tank fired on them in the latest friendly-fire incident during the country’s war against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday that a tank fired twice at the troops, with an initial review showing that it was likely the result of misidentification during fierce fighting with “Hamas in a dense urban area” in Jabalia. IDF troops have returned to the ruins of the northern Gaza refugee camp a few months after Israel had declared the area cleared of Hamas fighters. Photo by Saeed Qaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-Singapore joint military exercise concludes

STORY: China-Singapore joint military exercise concludes DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the joint military exercise STORYLINE: China and Singapore have successfully concluded the fifth edition of a bilateral training exercise at the Jurong Camp in Singapore. Elite Chinese and Singaporean ground forces exercised reconnaissance, encirclement and control, penetration, fire strikes, hostage rescue, and rapid evacuation in mixed task force groups during a comprehensive urban anti-terrorism drill Tuesday. Senior officers from the two armies congratulated a successful ending of the exercise and expected more exchanges in the future. Focusing on urban counter-terrorism operations, members of the two armies also exercised snipe, hand-to-hand combat and rappelling, among other subjects in the event. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Singapore. (XHTV)

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

A vehicle of the Brigadas de Refuerzo en Incendios Forestales (BRIF) that collaborates in the extinguishing of the La Palma fire, on July 16, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of yesterday morning in an urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 4,600 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of more than 4,000 people from the municipalities of Tijarafe and Puntagorda, due to the advance of the fire. The Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA). Besides, the fire has reached the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente, where it has burned about 60 hectares so far. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

Smoke caused by the flames of the La Palma fire, 16 July 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of yesterday morning in urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 4,600 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of more than 4,000 people from the municipalities of Tijarafe and Puntagorda, due to the advance of the fire. The Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA). Besides, the fire has reached the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente, where it has burned about 60 hectares so far. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

View of the fire approaching an evacuated population center, on July 16, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of yesterday morning in an urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 4,600 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of more than 4,000 people from the municipalities of Tijarafe and Puntagorda, due to the advance of the fire. The Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA). Besides, the fire has reached the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente, where it has burned about 60 hectares so far. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

Smoke caused by the flames of the La Palma fire, 16 July 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of yesterday morning in urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 4,600 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of more than 4,000 people from the municipalities of Tijarafe and Puntagorda, due to the advance of the fire. The Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA). Besides, the fire has reached the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente, where it has burned about 60 hectares so far. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

View of the fire from an evacuated population center, on July 16, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of yesterday morning in an urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 4,600 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of more than 4,000 people from the municipalities of Tijarafe and Puntagorda, due to the advance of the fire. The Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA). Besides, the fire has reached the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente, where it has burned about 60 hectares so far. 16 JULY 2023;FIRE;FOREST FIRE;HEAT Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

Members of the Brigadas de Refuerzo en Incendios Forestales (BRIF) work in the extinction of the forest fire declared in La Palma, near a house, on July 15, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of this morning in urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 200 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of the population center of Tijarafe due to the advance of the fire. At the request of the Cabildo, the fire has been upgraded to level 2 of severity. Thus, the Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA) Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

Smoke caused by the forest fire declared in La Palma, near a house, on July 15, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of this morning in urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 200 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of the population center of Tijarafe due to the advance of the fire. At the request of the Cabildo, the fire has been upgraded to level 2 of severity. Thus, the Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA) Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

Neighbors watch the forest fire declared in La Palma, near a house, on July 15, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of this morning in urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 200 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of the population center of Tijarafe due to the advance of the fire. At the request of the Cabildo, the fire has been upgraded to level 2 of severity. Thus, the Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA) Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

Members of the Guardia Civil cut the traffic in the vicinity of the forest fire declared in La Palma, near a house, on July 15, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of this morning in urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 200 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of the population center of Tijarafe due to the advance of the fire. At the request of the Cabildo, the fire has been upgraded to level 2 of severity. Thus, the Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA) Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

Two neighbors watch the flames of the forest fire declared in La Palma, July 15, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of this morning in urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 200 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of the population center of Tijarafe due to the advance of the fire. At the request of the Cabildo, the fire has been upgraded to level 2 of severity. Thus, the Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA). Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

Smoke from the forest fire declared in La Palma, near the houses, on July 15, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of this morning in urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 200 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of the population center of Tijarafe due to the advance of the fire. At the request of the Cabildo, the fire has been upgraded to level 2 of severity. Thus, the Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA) Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

A neighbor observes from the roof of a house the forest fire declared in La Palma, near a house, on July 15, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of this morning in urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 200 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of the population center of Tijarafe due to the advance of the fire. At the request of the Cabildo, the fire has been upgraded to level 2 of severity. Thus, the Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA) Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

Fire and smoke near a house in the forest fire declared in La Palma, July 15, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of this morning in urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 200 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of the population center of Tijarafe due to the advance of the fire. At the request of the Cabildo, the fire has been upgraded to level 2 of severity. Thus, the Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA). Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

Flames near a house in the forest fire declared in La Palma, on July 15, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of this morning in urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 200 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of the population center of Tijarafe due to the advance of the fire. At the request of the Cabildo, the fire has been upgraded to level 2 of severity. Thus, the Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA). Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

Smoke caused by the forest fire declared in La Palma, seen from the road, on July 15, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of this morning in urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 200 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of the population center of Tijarafe due to the advance of the fire. At the request of the Cabildo, the fire has been upgraded to level 2 of severity. Thus, the Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA) Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Canary Islands

A tanker truck attends the forest fire declared in La Palma, on July 15, 2023, in Puntagorda, La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain). This fire declared in the early hours of this morning in urban forest area in the municipality of Puntagorda already affects about 200 hectares and has burned 11 houses. In addition, the Emergency Coordination Center has announced the evacuation of the population center of Tijarafe due to the advance of the fire. At the request of the Cabildo, the fire has been upgraded to level 2 of severity. Thus, the Canary Islands Government has assumed the management of the emergency in application of the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Attention due to Forest Fires in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (INFOCA) Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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All-out rescue efforts underway after 6.8-magnitude quake in SW China

STORY: All-out rescue efforts underway after 6.8-magnitude quake in SW China DATELINE: Sept. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: LUDING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of rescue efforts underway after 6.8-magnitude quake in SW China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUANG XIAOFEI, Fire and rescue detachment of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAN CHENG, Head of housing and urban-rural development bureau in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): EREN AHE, Deputy general manager of Kangding city power supply company of State Grid Sichuan STORYLINE: China is making all-out efforts for rescue and relief, after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Luding County in Sichuan Province on Monday. Sichuan has activated the highest level of emergency response for the earthquake. The death toll has risen to 74. Thousands of rescue workers, including firefighters and electrical workers, have been engaged in the rescue and search operations. 　　 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUANG X

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Workmen doing iron-pot work

Potters tend the fire in a noborigama (climbing kiln) at the Kinkozan Sobei Kiln. Three men are checking the condition of the fire. The kiln is made from bricks and clay. It was located in Sanjo-Awataguchi and specialized in Awata style pottery. Founded in 1633, it exported ceramic ornaments and utensils to North America and Europe as well as China and India. This may have been taken by the British photographer H. G. Ponting.==Date:1904, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Underwood, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number97‐30‐0]

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The theatre district in Isezaki-cho

The area between Isezaki-cho and Nigiwai-cho, which prospered from the second decade of the Meiji Period, had many theatres, teahouses and restaurants. This photograph captures the lively atmosphere of the street before the fire of 1899. This is probably Nigiwai-za or Ryogoku-za in Nigiwai-cho (present-day Isezaki-cho 3-chome).==Date:unknown, Place:Yokohama, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number88‐38‐0]

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Isezaki-cho Dori Avenue

The area between Isezaki-cho and Nigiwai-cho, which prospered from the second decade of the Meiji Period, had many theatres, teahouses and restaurants. This photograph captures the lively atmosphere of the street before the fire of 1899. The building on the left may be Isami-za in Matsugae-cho (present-day Isezaki-cho 2-chome).==Date:Middle Meiji, Place:Yokohama, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number81‐5‐0]

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The theatre district in Isezaki-cho

The area between Isezaki-cho and Nigiwai-cho, which prospered from the second decade of the Meiji Period, had many theatres, teahouses and restaurants. This photograph captures the lively atmosphere of the street before the fire of 1899. This is the vicinity of Isami-za in Matsugae-cho (present-day Isezaki-cho 2-chome), taken between 1887 and 1897.==Date:1887-1896, Place:Yokohama, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number55‐52‐0]

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The theatre district in Isezaki-cho

The area between Isezaki-cho and Nigiwai-cho, which prospered from the second decade of the Meiji Period, had many theatres, teahouses and restaurants. This photograph captures the lively atmosphere of the street before the fire of 1899. This is probably Nigiwai-za or Ryogoku-za in Nigiwai-cho (present-day Isezaki-cho 3-chome).==Date:unknown, Place:Yokohama, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number55‐51‐0]