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Huesca wildfire evacuates 16 municipalities and threatens San Juan de la Peña: 'If it burns, the symbol of Aragon's origin would be lost'

Aug 14elpais.com

Huesca wildfire evacuates 16 municipalities and threatens San Juan de la Peña: 'If it burns, the symbol of Aragon's origin would be lost'

A wildfire in Huesca has forced the evacuation of 16 municipalities and over 830 people. The blaze critically threatened the historic San Juan de la Peña monastery, a symbol of Aragon's origins, prompting the emergency removal of historical artifacts.

Wildfire rages in southern France, forcing evacuations

Aug 9france24.com

Wildfire rages in southern France, forcing evacuations

A wildfire in southern France forced the evacuation of two hamlets on Sunday as more than 200 firefighters battled flames that had scorched around 90 hectares in the Lozere region.

Aug 9annahar.com

Wildfires in Southern Spain Force Evacuation of 470 People

Wildfires in southern Spain have forced the evacuation of 470 people, with authorities expressing optimism about containing the blaze, which has burned around 8,000 hectares so far.

Fuego volcano spews more ash and lava as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages

Aug 5euronews.com

Fuego volcano spews more ash and lava as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages

Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted on Monday morning, spewing lava and ash. Hundreds of people living on the slopes of the volcano evacuated their homes throughout Tuesday.

Aug 4spiegel.de

Guatemala's Volcán de Fuego Erupts, Spewing Ash Cloud

Guatemala's Volcán de Fuego has erupted, spewing a massive ash cloud that has affected over 29,000 people in the region. The eruption has prompted the highest level of alert in three districts, with evacuations underway and schools closed.

‘Hey Siri, call 119’: How three kids proved a smartphone can be a lifeline

Aug 2japantimes.co.jp

‘Hey Siri, call 119’: How three kids proved a smartphone can be a lifeline

Three fifth-graders in Kobe used a smartphone to call emergency services after finding an elderly woman who had collapsed on the sidewalk.

Aug 1zeit.de

European Wildfires Continue to Burn Out of Control, Hundreds of Homes Destroyed in Greece

Wildfires continue to rage across Europe, with hundreds of homes destroyed in Greece. The situation remains critical, with strong winds and dry conditions fueling the fires. Emergency services are working to contain the blazes, but the risk of further spread remains high.

Wildfires latest: Fire in Madrid remains active and uncontrolled after intense night of work

Jul 25elpais.com

Wildfires latest: Fire in Madrid remains active and uncontrolled after intense night of work

Large wildfires continue to rage across Madrid and Ávila, with over 6,000 hectares burned in Madrid and more than 60,000 people evacuated or confined. Firefighters worked intensely overnight, but the situation remains active and complex due to expected wind increases.

Jul 12repubblica.it

Europe in the Era of Monster Blazes. Firefighter: 'Thousands of Hectares on Fire, Like in North America'

Europe is experiencing unprecedented wildfires, with thousands of hectares burning across France, Spain, and Portugal, mirroring the scale typically seen in North America.

Rescue 1122 KP responds to over 23,500 emergencies in June, assists over 28,000 citizens

Jul 2app.com.pk

Rescue 1122 KP responds to over 23,500 emergencies in June, assists over 28,000 citizens

Rescue 1122 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa responded to 23,507 emergencies in June, providing timely assistance to 28,229 people across the province, including medical cases, road accidents, and fire incidents.

Jul 2welt.de

Ludwigslust: Hospital Roof Structure on Fire – At Least Two Dead

Two patients died and over 30 people were injured after a fire broke out in a patient room at the Helene-von-Bülow-Klinikum in Ludwigslust, Germany. The roof structure of the five-story hospital caught fire, leading to the evacuation of patients and staff.

Jun 19theguardian.com

Two Trains Collide Near Bedford, Injuries Reported

Injuries reported after two trains collide near Bedford. Emergency services are at the scene.

Jun 17scmp.com

Hong Kong van driver arrested over deaths of firefighter and wife in crash

Van driver arrested after killing two passengers including a firefighter and his wife on Tsing Sha Highway.