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A 37-year-old man has been formally charged with first-degree arson for allegedly igniting one of three major wildfires ravaging Washington state, which have destroyed over 700 structures and forced 65,000 residents to evacuate.
A Danish pilot and Greek firefighting coordinator died when two Bell helicopters collided during aerial firefighting operations near Psatha, Greece on Sunday. Two other crew members survived the crash.
South Korea's southeastern city of Yangsan recorded 42.5°C on Sunday, the highest temperature since modern weather records began in 1904. The government has activated emergency protocols amid warnings that temperatures could exceed 43°C.
Greece deployed over 500 firefighters including international crews to combat a major wildfire west of Athens on Sunday. The blaze threatens Megara, 50km from the capital, with authorities reporting 13 arson-related arrests.
A fatal fire in a Clementi HDB unit on July 31 claimed one life and injured two firefighters. About 40 residents were evacuated as a precaution, with most returning home by early morning.
Spain has evacuated approximately 950 residents from 12 villages after a major wildfire ignited in a national park on the Portuguese border, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warns of an intensifying fire crisis affecting the country.
A fatal traffic accident in Sarawak's Sibu district claimed two lives when a vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a drainage channel. Rescue crews recovered the bodies from the submerged car.
A powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, triggering a gas explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto hours later. Two women were confirmed dead, with authorities fearing dozens remain trapped inside the partially collapsed building.
A powerful earthquake struck Japan on Tuesday, resulting in at least 13 confirmed deaths, according to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's latest assessment.
A smokestack has collapsed at a Nippon Paper facility in Kumamoto Prefecture following a severe earthquake in southwestern Japan, leaving two people in cardiac arrest and nine workers missing as rescue efforts remain hampered by overwhelming emergency demands.
France's escalating wildfire crisis has left over 85 firefighters injured as massive blazes sweep through the country. The military has been mobilized to battle unprecedented fires affecting thousands of hectares.
Spain faces its worst wildfire on record, with over 77,000 hectares burned across Madrid, Avila and Toledo provinces. Nearly 100,000 residents have been evacuated or ordered indoors as firefighting efforts intensify across multiple fronts.
A fire at a residential building in Schaerbeek, Brussels-Capital Region, claimed two lives and left eight injured on Sunday. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause.
Chinese rescue teams deployed explosives to clear massive boulders blocking access to 34 people missing for three days following a deadly landslide in Penghui county, with eight confirmed dead and over 1,100 evacuated.
A major wildfire ravaging southeastern France has consumed 1,700 hectares of land, forcing hundreds to flee their homes and leaving thousands without electricity as extreme temperatures fuel unprecedented fire season.
A suspected arson attack at an apartment management office in Gyeongsan, South Korea left eight people injured, including five elderly residents from a nearby senior centre.
The Selangor Wholesale Market has returned to normal business operations following a fire incident on July 23. Main trading facilities remain unaffected, though authorities continue investigations into the incident's cause.
Malaysia's Fire and Rescue Department responded to three reports of earthquake tremors in the Klang Valley following a 5.7 magnitude quake centred near Langsa, Sumatra. Inspections found all buildings structurally sound.
Firefighters in South Korea brought a massive warehouse blaze under control Monday after 61 hours, deploying over 800 personnel. The Coupang facility fire forced hundreds of nearby residents to evacuate and prompted school closures across the region.
Intense rainfall across the Klang Valley triggered dangerous flash flooding in Petaling Jaya on July 18, with the 223 Food Court facing waters nearly two metres high. Emergency responders rescued stranded motorists and traders.
Malaysia's Airport Fire and Rescue Services led a major simulation involving over 20 agencies to prepare for aircraft emergencies occurring outside airport perimeters, highlighting coordination challenges and rescue protocols.
Chinese tourist Sun Qian and her companions are being celebrated across Asia after seizing control of a speeding airport bus in Seoul when the driver collapsed, preventing a catastrophe that could have claimed multiple lives.
France faces escalating wildfire crisis with nearly 1,920 hectares burned in Fontainebleau forest alone. Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with arson, while 600 firefighters remain deployed across affected areas.
A catastrophic fire at a Bangkok bar has killed 28 people and injured over 70, marking Thailand's deadliest fire since 2009. Families frantically search hospitals while authorities investigate alleged safety violations and poor emergency exit design.
France is battling extensive wildfires that have consumed more than 1,300 hectares of forest south of Paris. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with possible arson as firefighting efforts continue.
A hornet nest in a tree near Redhill Market in Singapore triggered an aggressive swarm attack on July 10, leaving four people hospitalised. Authorities cordoned off the area and safely removed the nest.
Maxim Malaysia has upgraded its emergency response capabilities with a faster SOS system, improved GPS location sharing, and a new Driver Alert System that notifies nearby drivers within three kilometres during emergencies.
A catastrophic wildfire in Spain's Almeria province has killed 13 people and scorched 7,000 hectares. Regional authorities say the blaze is now stabilised, though ten remain missing and seven injured are hospitalised.
A massive fire at a Bangkok bar killed at least 27 people on Sunday night, according to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, prompting scrutiny of safety standards across Thailand's entertainment sector.
Vietnam's Phu Quoc Special Zone has deployed comprehensive emergency services following a speedboat accident involving Indian tourists. Hospitals have admitted multiple victims for treatment, with authorities coordinating rescue operations and financial assistance.
Catastrophic flooding has engulfed multiple Chinese regions following the July 1 start of monsoon season, killing dozens and displacing thousands. The crisis involves unprecedented rainfall, rare tornadoes, and an unusual incident where 900 snakes escaped a farm in rising floodwaters.
China's southern regions face devastating storms triggered by Typhoon Maysak, with over 100,000 evacuated and a reservoir dam breached. Rescuers continue searching for survivors as authorities warn of persistent rainfall.
Severe convective weather including thunderstorms, gales, and tornadoes struck eastern Hubei Province in central China on Monday evening, claiming at least 11 lives and leaving one person missing. Over 330 people were injured.
Seven people, including two children, were hospitalised after a lightning strike at Singapore's Pasir Ris Beach on Sunday. A man in his 20s was unconscious after being struck while paddleboarding.
A lorry driver in his 40s died when his 10-tonne vehicle plunged into a 150-foot ravine near Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang. Firefighters took nearly three hours to locate and retrieve the body.
The Shah Alam PKNS Complex has resumed full operations after successfully meeting all safety requirements following a fire incident. The blaze, traced to an air-cooling unit, caused no injuries.
An Incheon police officer in her 20s is under criminal investigation after accidentally running over a woman in her 60s with her patrol car while responding to a report that the victim had collapsed on the roadway.
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck southwest China's Sichuan Province early Monday morning, resulting in 13 minor injuries and no deaths. Relief operations are ongoing with over 190 people relocated to safety.
Kentucky faces a major flooding crisis with at least four confirmed deaths after torrential rainfall drenched the southern US state. Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency as rescue teams continue operations.