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  18 dead, hundreds of homes gutted in wildfires in Chile, President declares state of 'catastrophe'

  World | January 19, 2026 6:40 IST

  Amid these developments, Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe in the country's central Biobio region and the neighbouring Nuble region, around 500 km south of Santiago, the capital.

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  South Korea wildfires claim 24 lives, destroy 300 structures, including ancient Buddhist Temple

  World | March 26, 2025 22:18 IST

  Wildfires in South Korea have claimed 24 lives, while destroying 300 structures, including an ancient Buddhist Temple. South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo said that the wildfires that began last Friday were worse than many previous ones.

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  Devastating weather sweeps US, leaving 37 dead amid tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms

  World | March 17, 2025 6:51 IST

  Severe weather, including tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms, has devastated multiple US states, leaving at least 37 dead. Authorities warn of continued risks as residents assess the widespread destruction.

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  US: Severe storms and tornadoes devastate multiple states, leaving 26 dead

  World | March 16, 2025 6:32 IST

  A powerful storm system has caused widespread destruction across the US, killing at least 26 people and triggering tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires.

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  Southern California receives some rains: Here's how it is not the best thing as it poses risk of...

  World | January 26, 2025 15:10 IST

  After battling wildfires for several weeks, Southern California finally gets some rain, giving some relief to the firefighters. However, more than the relief, it is likely to bring the risk of toxic ash runoff. The area also has a forecast for cloudburst, which can exacerbate the ash flow.

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  Nirbhau, Nirvair: United Sikhs launches Langar initiative, provides free meals amid LA wildfires

  World | January 18, 2025 17:01 IST

  United Sikhs, a UN-affiliated group, has launched a Langar initiative amid the ravaging Los Angeles wildfires. A report suggest that the group served over 1,300 meals on Sunday as part of its initiative.

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  Fire away, no pun intended: Biden tells Kamala Harris at California wildfire meeting | Video

  World | January 12, 2025 14:22 IST

  In a meeting to discuss the California wildfires, US President Joe Biden made a pun at Vice President Kamala Harris as he said, "Madam Vice President, I know you’re directly affected, so you fire away." He again used the phrase 'fire away' while addressing US Forest Service Chief Randy Moore.

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  Los Angeles wildfires update: Death count reaches 16, set to become costliest natural disaster in US

  World | January 12, 2025 12:15 IST

  The Los Angeles wildfires have been estimated to be one of the costliest natural disasters to have occurred in the history of the United States. According to an estimate by AccuWeather, the damage and economic losses so far may range between USD 135 billion and USD 150 billion.

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  Southern California's extremely dry profile fuels new blazes as Los Angeles wildfires claim 11 lives

  World | January 11, 2025 15:03 IST

  With devastating wildfires in Los Angeles continue to wreak havoc, the extremely dry profile of Southern California has only exacerbated the situation. According to the US Climate Prediction Center's seasonal outlook, drought is likely to develop in the region in the upcoming months.

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  Are California wildfires intentionally set? Investigators consider array of possibilities

  World | January 10, 2025 16:28 IST

  As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Los Angeles, investigators are considering an array of possibilities, which include intentionally setting fire. However, as per latest updates, the authorities have not been able to ascertain the reason of the wildfires in California.

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  Los Angeles wildfires update: Death count reaches 10, blazes destroy 10,000 structures

  World | January 10, 2025 11:55 IST

  Wildfires have devasted the majority of area in Los Angeles, killing 10 people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Officials urge people to follow evacuation orders after fresh blazes continue to ignite and grow quickly.

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  Wildfires wreak havoc in several parts of Los Angeles, California declares emergency | See pics

  World | January 10, 2025 11:43 IST

  Wildfires have wreaked havoc in Southern California, destroying the most picturesque neighbourhoods in the Los Angeles area since the fire has continued to grow. To cope up with the situation, Southern California has declared emergency.

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  From ravaged homes to slumped cars: Wildfires wreak havoc in Los Angeles, killing 5

  World | January 09, 2025 9:34 IST

  Wildfires have wrecked havoc in Los Angeles, killing 5 people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. It has impacted more than 1,000 structures, gripping the most picturesque neighbourhoods in the area.

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  California fire: Wind-whipped wildfire turns scary in Los Angeles, people seen frantically fleeing

  World | January 08, 2025 20:52 IST

  A massive fire broke out on Tuesday evening near a nature preserve in the inland foothills northeast of Los Angeles and spread so rapidly that it destroyed homes, and clogged roadways as tens of thousands fled the region. In the frantic haste to get to safety, roadways became impassable.

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  US: Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage in California, firefighters struggle against blaze | PICS

  World | June 17, 2024 21:28 IST

  Strong and unpredictable winds resulted in massive wildfires in California on Sunday, leading to thousands being evacuated from the area. The blaze, dubbed the Post Fire, was just 2 per cent contained and has wreaked considerable destruction, although no injuries have been reported so far.

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  US: Bush fire near site of deadly Maui blaze prompts authorities to evacuate citizens

  World | August 27, 2023 9:14 IST

  It wasn’t immediately clear how many people were affected by the evacuation order.

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  Greece: 18 bodies found in forested area near Alexandroupolis city amid devastating wildfires

  World | August 22, 2023 20:44 IST

  There are no reports of missing people in the area, causing authorities to examine the possibility that the victims are migrants who entered Greece from the nearby border with Turkey.

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  'Don't regret' not sounding sirens: Maui emergency chief despite wildfires claiming 111 lives

  World | August 17, 2023 23:07 IST

  Maui residents and county officials have said that the sirens could have saved many lives in the wildfires, but Andaya said that they would have driven more people into the fire.

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  US: Hawaii wildfire death count reaches 106 as tropical area turns into moonscape of ash

  World | August 16, 2023 12:40 IST

  A mobile morgue unit that arrived on Tuesday to help Hawaii officials working painstakingly to identify remains named two victims, Lahaina residents Robert Dyckman, 74, and Buddy Jantoc, 79.

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  Hawaii wildfire death count reaches 93, making it deadliest in the history of US I WATCH

  World | August 13, 2023 22:38 IST

  The newly released figure surpassed the toll of the 2018 Camp Fire in northern California, which left 85 dead and destroyed the town of Paradies.