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Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake causes intense shaking near Indonesia
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast, causing significant damage but not generating a major tsunami.
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Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire
A severe wildfire in Croatia has injured dozens and forced thousands to evacuate. The blaze spread quickly, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions.
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Forest Fires: 'Somehow Save the Homeland' - Fight Against the Wall of Fire
A massive forest fire in Germany's Hürtgenwald, complicated by unexploded WWII ordnance and strong winds, forced the evacuation of 2,300 residents from the village of Gey. Firefighters, supported by local volunteers and even military tanks, are battling the blaze amidst c…
Landslide in Nagano left nearly 400 people temporarily stranded
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Landslide in Nagano left nearly 400 people temporarily stranded
A landslide in central Japan's Nagano prefecture left nearly 400 people temporarily stranded at a resort. No injuries were reported. A temporary bridge was set up to allow the stranded individuals to leave the premises.
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Fire Guts Makeshift Structures in Lagos, Investigation Launched
A fire incident occurred in the Abule Oja area of Yaba, Lagos State, destroying a cluster of makeshift residential structures. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has commenced an investigation into the incident, which occurred on August 5, 2026. No casualties wer…
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Race Course Road flat fire: 3 found unconscious
A fire broke out at a flat at Block 684 Race Course Road on Aug. 3 evening. Five persons were found trapped in the unit, with three being unconscious. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
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Deadly helicopter crash disrupts Greece wildfire operations
A deadly helicopter crash occurred in Greece while battling a massive wildfire near Athens, killing two people as emergency teams continued to fight destructive blazes spreading across parts of Europe.
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Wildfires Devastate Washington State, Forcing Evacuations and Power Outages
Wildfires have ravaged over 250,000 acres in Washington state, prompting evacuations and power outages. The governor has declared a state of emergency, and a ban on outdoor fires has been implemented.
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One Dead, Several Injured as Severe Thunderstorms Hit Germany
Severe thunderstorms swept across Germany, causing one death and several injuries. The worst of the storms hit the Saxon Switzerland region, where a man was killed by a falling tree. Strong winds and heavy rain caused damage in Hamburg and Stuttgart, with multiple local s…
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Powerful 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Italy Near Naples
A powerful 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck southern Italy near Naples, causing no reported casualties or damage. The quake occurred in the Campania Volcanic Zone, a region known for its high volcanic activity.
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‘I was quite scared’: Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock
A Hongkonger has described being ‘quite scared’ as a 7.1-magnitude quake shook Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture where she and her boyfriend were travelling.
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China Yunnan activity Level-IV emergency response after quake
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Mojiang in China's Yunnan Province, prompting a Level-IV emergency response. No casualties have been reported so far.
Vodafone, MasOrange and Telefónica Restore Networks and Enable Backup Technologies Due to Wildfires
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Vodafone, MasOrange and Telefónica Restore Networks and Enable Backup Technologies Due to Wildfires
Major telecom operators in Spain, Vodafone, MasOrange, and Telefónica, are actively restoring network infrastructure damaged by wildfires, affecting over 90,000 people. They are deploying emergency units and, notably, utilizing satellite connectivity via Starlink for the …
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21 hurt after Queens house fire spreads to adjoining buildings, officials say
A fire broke out in Flushing, Queens, on Saturday, injuring at least 21 people, including 17 firefighters, two EMTs, and two building residents. The fire started on the first floor of a two-story, wood-frame home and spread to two other buildings, causing heavy damage and…
More than 60,000 Affected by Voracious Fires in Madrid and Ávila
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More than 60,000 Affected by Voracious Fires in Madrid and Ávila
Massive forest fires continue to rage out of control across Madrid and Castilla y León, affecting over 63,000 inhabitants and burning 15,000 hectares. Spain has declared a national emergency and requested European assistance, with four Canadair planes mobilized from Greec…
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France and Spain race to control wildfires as suburbs of Bordeaux begin evacuation – live
Wildfires are raging across France and Spain, prompting mass evacuations, particularly in Bordeaux's suburbs, and straining emergency services in both countries.
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Spanish police accuse tractor driver of sparking wildfire as blazes spread
Spanish police have arrested a man accused of sparking a wildfire by using farm machinery, as blazes across the country and in France continue to force mass evacuations.
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At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas
Heavy rains and flash floods have ravaged central Texas, killing at least two people and displacing hundreds. Emergency responders have been deployed to the region, and a disaster declaration has been issued for 59 counties.
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Two Departments Urgently Allocate 50 Million Yuan to Support Chongqing Pengshui Wujiang Landslide Rescue
A landslide in Pengshui, Chongqing, buried residential buildings and trapped people. China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Emergency Management have urgently allocated 50 million yuan for rescue and relief efforts.
Forest Fire in Lozoyuela Obliges Madrid to Activate Emergency Response and Send ES-Alert to Confine Nearby Populations
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Forest Fire in Lozoyuela Obliges Madrid to Activate Emergency Response and Send ES-Alert to Confine Nearby Populations
A forest fire declared on Wednesday in the Madrid municipality of Lozoyuela has forced the Community of Madrid to request the intervention of the Emergency Military Unit (UME) and send an ES-Alert message to mobile phones in the area to order the confinement of residents …
Aragón Orders Evacuation of Two Towns Due to Forest Fires, Spain
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Aragón Orders Evacuation of Two Towns Due to Forest Fires, Spain
The government of Aragon has ordered the evacuation of two towns, Orés and Asín, in Zaragoza due to a forest fire that has burned at least 140 hectares. The fire has also prompted the authorities to elevate the emergency level to Situation Operative 2 and request the inte…
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Viral photos of heavy-duty drones rescuing China’s flood victims spark debate
Photos and discussions about China’s recent use of heavy-duty drones to ‘airlift’ villagers affected by flooding in Guangxi have gone viral. The drones helped identify those still trapped and carried out quick surveys of inundated areas.
Africa CDC reports progress, warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response in DR Congo
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Africa CDC reports progress, warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response in DR Congo
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reported progress in efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), but warned that rising infections continue to outpace the response.
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Three children dead after boat capsizes during storm in Wisconsin
Three children died and seven others were rescued when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin due to severe weather.
Apartment Fire in Frankfurt's Gallus District
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Apartment Fire in Frankfurt's Gallus District
A fire broke out in an apartment building in Frankfurt's Gallus district, injuring several people. The fire department rescued three people from the burning building.
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Over 800 commercial buildings' survey completed for fire safety audit
Survey of over 800 commercial buildings in Karachi has been completed as part of a fire safety audit initiative.
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5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts KP and Punjab, tremors felt across major cities
Two earthquakes hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab in Pakistan on Saturday evening, causing a 5.9 magnitude quake with strong jolts reported in several cities.
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Aircraft Crashes Into World's 10th Tallest Building in Beijing
A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower, damaging parts of its glass facade and prompting a major emergency response. Authorities evacuated the building and sealed off surrounding roads.
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Emergency in Los Angeles as Warehouse Fire Threatens Environmental Disaster
A massive fire at a food storage warehouse in Los Angeles has prompted the city to declare a state of emergency. The fire, which started on Wednesday, has released large amounts of smoke into the air, posing a risk to public health.
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Three men dead after west London building fire
Three men have died after a fire broke out in a single-storey pavilion in west London. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.