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Earth News

One held over Empordà blaze that has scorched 1,280 hectares

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Cars and homes burn as unrest erupts in Belfast after knife attack

Multiple fires burned across parts of Belfast as anti-immigration protests erupted following a stabbing attack. Footage showed burning vehicles, damaged homes and emergency crews responding overnight.

Europe News

Crans-Montana bar owners back in court over deadly Swiss bar fire

French couple Jacques and Jessica Moretti face charges of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence.

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Ancient Buddhist hall with 1,000-year-old ‘eternal flame’ burns in Japan

A Buddhist hall on Japan’s Miyajima Island that housed an “eternal flame” believed to have burned for more than 1,000 years was destroyed in a fire, with aerial footage showing the building engulfed in flames.

Europe News

Portugal tests fire response in European exercise with 700 operatives

With the arrival of hot weather and the increased risk of fires, more than 700 operatives from six European countries took part in an exercise in Viseu that simulated a large rural fire.

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Iran

Fire at commercial complex near Tehran kills 11 and injures dozens

Iranian media reported on Wednesday that a fire at a shopping centre near the capital left 11 people dead and dozens of others injured. The prosecutor's office has called for an investigation into the incident to identify possible culprits, state-run media reported.

The Cube

Crans-Montana fire: Who covers victims’ medical costs?

After the deadly New Year’s Eve fire in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana, tensions are rising after Switzerland sent invoices to the victims' families. What’s behind the bills?

The Cube

False images and misleading claims circulate after Crans-Montana fire

A deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has prompted false images and narratives about the blaze's origin to spread online.

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Crans-Montana residents take part in silent march for fire victims

Fire crews and residents of Crans-Montana attend a silent march to pay tribute to the victims of the deadly fire in the Swiss ski resort.

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Hong Kong mourners queue to pay respects after deadly Tai Po fire

Thousands of Hong Kong residents formed long queues across Tai Po to pay respects to the victims of the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, as memorials and tributes continued citywide.

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Ukrainian drones hit Shatura power plant near Moscow, sparking major fire

A Ukrainian drone strike ignited fire at the Shatura power plant east of Moscow, with several drones hitting the facility and others intercepted by Russian air defenses.

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People evacuated after fire breaks out at COP30 venue in Brazil

A fire forced the evacuation of COP30 climate talks just two days before their scheduled end, stalling already slow-moving negotiations as the U.N. called for urgent compromise.

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Fire in Japan burns 170 homes and forces mass evacuations

Firefighters in Oita, Japan, were battling an out-of-control fire Wednesday morning that has burned through a neighborhood.

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Zagreb skyscraper fire causes major damage

A large fire tore through the Vjesnik skyscraper in Zagreb, heavily damaging multiple floors, though authorities say there is no risk of the building collapsing.

EU Decoded

Is the EU failing to prevent forest fires?

This year's expected to be one of the most destructive wildfire seasons on record in Europe. While the EU has strengthened its response through the bloc's Civil Protection Mechanism, many argue that more investment and policies should be directed toward prevention.

Culture news

Why has paint been thrown at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona?

Activists from the organisation Futuro Vegetal (Vegetable Future) threw red and black dyed powder against the façade of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona in protest against the management of politicians during the serious fires that devastated a large part of Spain this summer.

Climate

Flash droughts: The new climate threat fuelling record wildfires

These sudden, intense droughts accelerate vegetation drying, increasing wildfire risks across vulnerable regions.