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A 37-year-old man faces first-degree arson charges after three major wildfires ravaged the Spokane region in Washington state, destroying hundreds of structures and forcing 65,000 residents to evacuate since Saturday.
Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air over western Attica on Sunday while battling a major wildfire, killing a Danish pilot and Greek coordinator. Two others survived the crash near Psatha.
An elderly woman has become the latest fatality from Kumamoto's 7.1 magnitude earthquake, dying from heat stroke while sheltering in a car. The disaster has now claimed 36 lives as extreme temperatures complicate recovery efforts.
France is confronting an extraordinary wildfire season, with 119,000 hectares consumed by flames since January and authorities warning of continued elevated danger across Mediterranean and western regions.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced 308 arrests tied to the country's ongoing wildfire season, with suspected arson accounting for roughly two-thirds of cases. The major Gironde fire has consumed nearly 42,000 hectares.
A burst 600mm raw water pipe in Sungai Bagan has crippled Kelantan's Merbau Chondong Water Treatment Plant, leaving 34,000 households across four districts without supply for up to 36 hours while repairs proceed.
A tragic accident in Sibu, Sarawak claimed two lives when a vehicle skidded off Jalan Sungai Bidut and plunged into a roadside drain. Emergency responders recovered both victims from the submerged car.
A powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday afternoon, triggering a catastrophic gas explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto hours later that killed two women and left dozens missing.
Authorities in southwestern Japan are searching for between 20 and 30 employees unaccounted for following an explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto on Tuesday. The blast occurred hours after a powerful earthquake struck the region.
A dramatic industrial accident unfolded in southwestern Japan when a smokestack at a major paper manufacturing facility crumpled during a powerful earthquake, leaving rescue teams racing against time to locate missing workers.
France's wildfire crisis has intensified sharply, with 89 firefighters now injured while combating massive forest blazes. The Gironde department alone has seen 220,000 evacuations and 42,000 hectares consumed by flames.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has emphasised the need for Malaysia to establish an integrated air disaster management system enabling seamless coordination between agencies under a single command structure during emergencies.
A fire in a Brussels residential building killed two people and injured eight others early Sunday. Two of the injured are in serious condition. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
A destructive wildfire in southeastern France's Var department has consumed 1,700 hectares of land, forcing the evacuation of approximately 400 residents and leaving 2,300 households without electricity. The blaze represents part of a record-breaking wildfire season across France.
An 18-year-old from Macallum was discovered dead on the sixth-floor roof of Komtar building in George Town on July 24, following what authorities believe was a fall from the 68th floor. Police have ruled out foul play.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake near Langsa, North Sumatra, triggered tremors felt across Malaysia's Klang Valley on July 22, with emergency services responding to reports from three buildings. Structural inspections found no damage.
Chinese rescuers deployed explosives to clear massive boulders blocking access to 34 people missing after a devastating landslide in Chongqing. Eight people died in the Friday disaster, with authorities evacuating over 1,100 residents.
Three occupants of a chicken-laden lorry were killed when their vehicle struck a stationary trailer on Kelantan's East-West Highway in the early hours of July 21.
A catastrophic warehouse fire at a Coupang logistics centre in Incheon, South Korea has been brought under initial control after burning for 61 hours. The blaze forced hundreds of residents to evacuate and required unprecedented firefighting resources.
Heavy overnight rainfall pummelled South Korea's Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province, triggering the closure of 10 national parks and causing widespread flooding that damaged some 540 properties. Authorities reported no fatalities.
Heavy rains pounded Seoul and Gangwon province overnight, causing some 540 cases of property damage. Ten national parks have been closed, and authorities warn more downpours are coming.
Spain's largest wildfire this year has engulfed 12,000 hectares in Zaragoza province, forcing evacuations of more than 1,100 people. Firefighters and military personnel continue intensive operations as multiple blazes threaten communities across the country.
Malaysia conducted its first full-scale air disaster simulation beyond airport boundaries, involving more than 20 agencies and 450 personnel testing coordination and response capabilities in an off-airport scenario.
France is battling multiple simultaneous wildfires that have consumed nearly 1,900 hectares, particularly in the Fontainebleau forest. Authorities have arrested two suspects for deliberately starting the initial blaze, intensifying efforts against suspected arsonists nationwide.
Maxim Malaysia has unveiled an upgraded safety system featuring a faster SOS button, ability to alert up to three emergency contacts, and a Driver Alert System connecting nearby drivers for immediate roadside assistance.
A catastrophic wildfire in Spain's Almeria province has killed 13 people and destroyed 7,000 hectares. Authorities have stabilised the blaze, allowing evacuees to return home as climate change intensifies fire risks.
Vietnamese authorities have activated emergency protocols following a speedboat accident in Phu Quoc involving Indian passengers. Hospitals have admitted 17 injured victims while local officials coordinate financial aid and repatriation procedures.
Watch Duty, a free app that tracked deadly Los Angeles fires for 2.5 million users, is expanding to monitor floods. The nonprofit fills critical gaps in official emergency communications when bureaucratic delays and information fragmentation leave communities vulnerable.
A lorry driver in his 40s died after his 10-tonne vehicle crashed into a 150-foot ravine near Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang. Emergency responders took nearly three hours to reach the remote location.
A woman in Yunnan province was poisoned after sucking venom from her husband's cobra bite wound—a dangerous first-aid method based on television dramatizations that medical experts warn against.
The Shah Alam PKNS Complex has returned to full operations after a fire forced temporary closure. Emergency procedures were activated and the blaze was quickly contained with no injuries reported.
An Incheon police officer faces criminal investigation after fatally striking a woman with her patrol car while responding to a report of a collapsed citizen. The incident has triggered scrutiny of emergency response safety protocols.
A small civilian aircraft crashed near Nancy in eastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people aboard. The plane was carrying skydivers and independent nurses participating in a group event when it went down shortly after takeoff.
Kentucky faces a catastrophic flooding crisis after relentless rainfall, claiming at least four lives and prompting Governor Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency for the stricken Southern state.