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Nearly 800 forced to evacuate amid massive wildfire around Spanish resort town (VIDEOS)

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021By Editor

A massive wildfire has broken out in the vicinity of the southern Spanish town of Estepona. The blaze has prompted evacuation of some 800 people and caused traffic disruption, with several roads closed. … Read More >Nearly 800 forced to evacuate amid massive wildfire around Spanish resort town (VIDEOS)

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At least 10 dead, dozens feared injured as Covid hospital ERUPTS INTO FLAMES in North Macedonia

Posted on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021By Editor

At least 10 people have been killed in a fire that engulfed a modular Covid-19 hospital in the town of Tetovo, North Macedonia. Reports indicate that the blaze erupted after an explosion rocked the building. … Read More >At least 10 dead, dozens feared injured as Covid hospital ERUPTS INTO FLAMES in North Macedonia

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Spanish wildfire that ripped through Galicia region ‘clearly intentional’ as blazes ‘ignited simultaneously’ – official

Posted on September 19, 2021September 19, 2021By Editor

The environment chief in Spain’s northwestern Galicia region, Manuel Rodriguez, has announced that a devastating wildfire that tore through 1,000 hectares of forest over two days was “clearly intentional.” … Read More >Spanish wildfire that ripped through Galicia region ‘clearly intentional’ as blazes ‘ignited simultaneously’ – official

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Massive fire erupts in high-rise residential building in Milan (VIDEOS)

Posted on September 5, 2021September 5, 2021By Editor

A large fire has erupted in a high-rise residential building in Milan, engulfing the whole structure within minutes. The blaze has completely destroyed the facade of the building, footage from the scene shows. … Read More >Massive fire erupts in high-rise residential building in Milan (VIDEOS)

Fire tears through Chinese skyscraper as debris falls onto streets below (VIDEO)

Posted on September 1, 2021September 1, 2021By Editor

More than 30 fire trucks have been called to a blaze at a high-rise building in the Chinese city of Dalian. No causalities have been reported, although footage appears to show the inferno engulfing the residential bloc. … Read More >Fire tears through Chinese skyscraper as debris falls onto streets below (VIDEO)

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Evacuation launched after Greece’s Evia island is hit by second wildfire in two weeks

Posted on August 26, 2021August 26, 2021By Editor

Some 46 firefighters have been deployed to the Greek island of Evia after a wildfire started in the southern part of the territory on Monday morning, with airplanes and helicopters dropping water on the blaze to slow its spread. … Read More >Evacuation launched after Greece’s Evia island is hit by second wildfire in two weeks

Major warehouse fire sends massive column of black smoke into skies over Istanbul (VIDEOS)

Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021By Editor

A huge fire has broken out at a warehouse in the west of Istanbul, Turkey. The blaze produced a thick plume of smoke, seen from miles around the city, and required dozens of firefighters to extinguish. … Read More >Major warehouse fire sends massive column of black smoke into skies over Istanbul (VIDEOS)

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Volunteer firefighter becomes first fatality of devastating Greek fires amid extreme heatwave

Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021By Editor

A volunteer firefighter has been confirmed as the first fatality of the forest fires in Greece which were triggered by an extreme heatwave. The deceased died from his injuries after being hit by a falling utility pole. … Read More >Volunteer firefighter becomes first fatality of devastating Greek fires amid extreme heatwave

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French firefighters’ & hospital unions declare strikes against ‘unconstitutional’ vaccination mandate

Posted on August 15, 2021August 15, 2021By Editor

Two French unions have called for strikes against the compulsory vaccination of firefighters, healthcare workers, and caregivers. They say the measure violates fundamental rights. … Read More >French firefighters’ & hospital unions declare strikes against ‘unconstitutional’ vaccination mandate

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Greeks told to remain alert for wildfires as emergency services battle Athens blaze amid biblical heatwave

Posted on August 15, 2021August 15, 2021By Editor

The Greek government has urged people to stay alert as temperatures hover above 40C (107F) for the third day in a row and firefighters work endlessly to extinguish blazes on the islands and mainland. … Read More >Greeks told to remain alert for wildfires as emergency services battle Athens blaze amid biblical heatwave