Accidents & Disasters

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A significant fire in Drammen, Norway, has led to the destruction of over 100 homes and the evacuation of hundreds of residents.

President to call PM Mark Carney over ‘filthy, polluted’ air wafting over US cities The president said on Friday in a social media post that Canada was failing to manage its wildfire response as smoke has blanketed U.S.

Dense wildfire smoke from Canada is causing air quality emergencies in several major US cities, prompting health warnings and monitoring by officials.

The Ugandan government has suspended all school trips after a tragic bus accident resulted in the deaths of at least 20 children and an adult.

A landslide in southwest China has buried residential buildings, trapping an unknown number of people as rescue efforts are underway.

A school bus crash in eastern Uganda has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 children and one adult, marking a significant tragedy in the region.

Monitor air quality, prepare to stay inside and pay close attention to people with chronic conditions. Around 100 million people could experience unhealthy air this week.

Wildfires in Ontario are causing significant air quality issues across the United States and Canada, with millions affected by unhealthy conditions.

A tragic fire at an orphanage in the province of Algiers has resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals, including children, and has left 19 others injured, according to authorities.

A devastating fire at an orphanage in Algeria has resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals, including children, and left 19 others injured, according to local authorities.

Wildfires in northern Ontario have severely affected air quality in Toronto, leading to health warnings and a notable decline in visibility across the region.

Seven Britons are confirmed among the victims of recent wildfires in southern Spain, which have resulted in multiple fatalities, primarily affecting foreign nationals.

A fire at the Oxy building in central Brussels has resulted in multiple fatalities, with six bodies discovered in an elevator.

The death toll from a fire at a bar in Bangkok has reached 30, prompting an investigation into potential negligence regarding safety measures.

The pilot was the only person onboard when his helicopter crashed into a remote reserve during a firefighting mission. Body of pilot involved in tackling Gold Mountain fire recovered by divers from Silver Jack reservoirA pilot who was helping to fight a wildfire in Colorado has died after the aviator’s aircraft crashed into a reservoir, local authorities said.The Gunnison county sheriff’s office said in a statement that it was notified of the deadly crash at about 5.17pm local time on Sunday.

A devastating fire at a pub in Bangkok has resulted in at least 27 fatalities and numerous injuries, prompting an investigation by Thai authorities.

A fire at a music bar in Bangkok has resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people, with preliminary investigations suggesting possible causes and safety issues.

The remains of the Indian tourists killed in the speedboat accident in Vietnam are set to arrive in Mumbai.

A devastating fire at a pub in Bangkok has resulted in at least 27 fatalities, marking one of the most tragic incidents in the city's recent history.

Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of twin earthquakes that have resulted in a significant death toll and widespread destruction.

Firefighters in southern Spain have made significant progress in containing a deadly wildfire that has claimed at least 12 lives and left several others missing.