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More than 150 migrants rescued by French, British teams after boat caught fire in English Channel
At the end of the operation, 157 people had been rescued and brought to Boulogne-sur-Mer in France.
Ben Shemen Forest fire under control, no injuries reported, Highways 6, 1 reopen to traffic
Spokane wildfires destroy over 700 structures as 64,000 flee fast-moving Washington blazes
Traffic briefly halted on Highway 1 as vehicle goes up in flames amid record-breaking heatwave
Two dead after helicopters collide mid-air in Greece while fighting wildfires near Athens
The crewmembers of one of the helicopters lost their lives after the crash, while the crew of the second one left the scene with minor injuries, authorities said.
Five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire near island in Indonesia
Search and rescue is working to rescue people from the water after the ferry carrying 250 people caught fire.
Montreal police open hate crime investigation into suspected arson at kosher restaurant
Police received reports at around 3:15 am of the fire at Nöam restaurant and the business next door, and spent several hours bringing the flames under control. Both buildings sustained major damage.
Washington fires burn 250,000 acres, triggering evacuations and power outages in region
"When the sun sets, and the sun rises in the morning, I think we're going to be in shock to see some of the scenes that emerge out there," said Major General Gent Welsh of the National Guard.
Autonomous AI-powered drone tech detects and reports fires, test launched by five-way partnership
As global warming and wildfires intensify, governmental and tech partners race to develop an AI-powered drone system that detects and reports fires within minutes.
Climate change made 'fire-prone' weather conditions more likely in Spain and France, scientists say
Ongoing wildfires in Spain and France have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and scorched huge swathes of land.
Fire at kosher meat processing plant in Iowa shuts down production ahead of High Holidays
Elefant said OU Kosher was working to “find solutions for ramping up production at other plants” while warning that the crisis could fuel bad actors.
Greek firefighters battle deadly wildfires on Crete for a second day as fires spread across Europe
On Wednesday, three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on Crete and on the mainland, and two more were lightly injured.
Massive fire breaks out in southern Israel, Turkey threatens election integrity
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Massive fire breaks out in southern Israel factories, hazardous leak ruled out
The Fire and Rescue Authority also stated that rescue forces were on the scene. Two firefighters were lightly injured, while a bystander was lightly injured and treated for smoke inhalation.
