Wild Fire
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California wildfires now 100-mile wide, death toll climbs to 40
World | Oct 15, 2017, 05:02 PM ISTThe wildfires have left 40 people dead and destroyed at least 5,700 homes and businesses, making them the deadliest in California history.
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California wildfires: Death toll climbs to 31, hundreds still missing
World | Oct 13, 2017, 10:40 AM ISTSonoma County Sheriff Robert Giordano said on Thursday night that two more people have been confirmed dead.
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California wildfires: Death toll climbs to 23 with hundreds missing, winds whip new terror
World | Oct 12, 2017, 09:23 AM ISTThe wildfires tearing through California claimed 23 lives and destroyed at least 3,500 homes and businesses.
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California wildfire: At least 15 killed, over 200 missing; Trump vows support
World | Oct 15, 2017, 05:47 PM IST15 people have been reported killed while over 2,000 homes and businesses and other structures have been destroyed in California wildfires.
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At least 10 dead in California wine country wildfire, thousands affected
World | Oct 15, 2017, 05:58 PM ISTAt least 10 people were killed as wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through California wine country Monday.
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Death toll in Portugal wildfire rises to 64, firefighter among casualties
World | Jun 20, 2017, 10:15 AM ISTThe death toll in the wildfire that devastated central Portugal has risen to 64, officials said.
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Chile wildfire destroys entire town as death toll rises to 10
World | Jan 27, 2017, 12:17 PM ISTAn entire town has been consumed by flames as Chile witnesses worst wildfire in country's modern history. Flames has completely destroyed the town of Santa Olga as the death toll from the blazes since November
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Massive Alberta wildfire expected to burn for months
World | May 08, 2016, 11:44 PM ISTCanadian officials say they expect to fight the massive wildfire that has destroyed large parts of Alberta's oil sands town for months.
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Wild fire in Spain forces 1,500 to evacuate to safety
World | Sep 13, 2014, 07:26 AM ISTMadrid: Around 1,500 people have been evacuated from their homes as the result of a wild fire which has affected part of the Montgo national park, close to the coastal town of Javea in the
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More than 32,000 ordered to flee US wildfire
World | Jun 27, 2012, 06:11 PM ISTColorado, Jun 27: A towering wildfire jumped firefighters' perimeter lines and moved into the city of Colorado Springs, forcing frantic evacuation orders for more than 32,000 residents, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, and destroying
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Vaishnodevi yatra resumes after wildfire brought under control
India | Jun 23, 2012, 04:21 PM ISTJammu, Jun 23: Vaishnodevi pilgrimage was resumed today after it was suspended due to a wildfire which broke out in forests along the road to the cave shrine in Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir.“The
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Thousands Evacuated After Wild Fire Rages Near Reno
World | Nov 19, 2011, 08:56 PM ISTReno, Nevada, Nov 19: A massive inferno burning across the mountains of northwest Nevada has evacuated thousands from the area to residents horror as firefighters fight for the many homes and potential lives swept up