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Fire at Brazilian Forest Brought Under Control

Sep 5, 2024

The fire that started two days ago in the National Forest in the capital Brasilia was largely brought under control yesterday evening. Authorities said that about 20 percent of the 5,600-hectare forest area was reduced to ashes. "We have…

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Fire on Greek-flagged Oil Tanker Continues

Aug 29, 2024

Aspire, the European Union (EU) military operation in the Red Sea, announced yesterday that the fire that broke out on the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, which was attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea on August 23, still continued after 5…

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Fire Destroys 12 Homes in Peru

Aug 27, 2024

A fire in the San Juan de Lurigancho area of Lima, Peru, destroyed 12 homes and left two people injured. The blaze, caused by a short circuit, broke out in a mountainous residential region, forcing 10 families to evacuate. Eight…

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Hotel Fire Leaves 7 Dead in South Korea

Aug 23, 2024

A deadly fire broke out at a hotel in Bucheon, around 25 kilometers west of Seoul, South Korea, yesterday at 19:39 local time. According to the South Korean Ministry of Interior, 7 people died and 12 others were injured. Authorities…

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Fire on Ferris Wheel at German Music Festival Injures 23

Aug 19, 2024

A fire broke out on a Ferris wheel at the Highfield Festival near Leipzig, Germany, injuring 23 people. The fire started in one cabin and spread to a second, though the initial cabin was fortunately empty. The cause of the fire is still…

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Fire Breaks Out in Roof of Somertset House, London

Aug 18, 2024

A fire of unknown cause broke out on the roof of the historic Somerset House on the banks of the River Thames in London, England. A total of 100 firefighters and 15 fire trucks were dispatched to the area, and the iconic building, where…

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Forest Fire in Bolu Spreads Towards Eskişehir

Aug 17, 2024

The forest fire that started 3 days ago in the Göynük district of Bolu and spread due to the wind approached the Eskişehir provincial border in türkiye. Heavy smoke covered the skies in the Eskişehir city center and blocked daylight,…

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Forest Fire in Gördes, Manisa Continues on 2nd Day

Aug 15, 2024

The fire that broke out in a forest area near Boyalı Neighborhood in Gördes district of Manisa at around 14:35 yesterday continues for the second day. Authorities said that helicopters had continued to intervene at night and that the…

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Agricultural Lands Caught Fire in Bozcaada, Çanakkale

Aug 14, 2024

A fire broke out in an area where agricultural lands are located in the Bozcaada district of Çanakkale at 11:30 local time. Upon notification, the Regional Forestry Directorate sent many land and air vehicles to the area. Teams continue…

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Fire at Playground Causes Panic in Eastern Türkiye

Aug 13, 2024

A fire broke out for an unknown reason at a playground in the Selçuklu Neighborhood of the Aziziye District of Erzurum. The flames, which started in a model airplane in the park, caused heavy smoke and panic. Luckily, no injuries or deaths…

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