Fires

Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Japan’s north-east

Volunteer firefighter Ryota Haga prepares to connect fire hoses to battle a wildfire in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, April 26, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims

FILE PHOTO: People stand by a makeshift memorial outside the \"Le Constellation bar\" almost a month after a deadly fire during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the north

A firefighter works as wildfires continue in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, April 26, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Wildfires abound in US south-east, Georgia suffers record property losses

Firefighters put out a hot spot from the Brantley Highway 82 fire on April 24, 2026 in Atkinson, Georgia.

Firefighters struggle to contain blazes in northern Japan, over 3,000 evacuated

A wildfire burns near the Kirikiri district of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue, following their outbreak at two locations in northeastern Japan two days ago, in this photo taken by Kyodo.

Northern Japan wildfires prompt mass evacuations as flames spread

Smoke blankets mountainous areas of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue, following their outbreak at two locations in northeastern Japan two days ago, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 24, 2026

The George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the US military said on April 23.

Photos, clothes, ashes: Hong Kongers pick through fire-ravaged homes

Mr Bowie Chan shows his wife, Ms Annie Tse, going through drawers in their flat at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong fire victim returns to search for memories of his dog

Jason Kong, 65 years-old, walks towards a building at Wang Fuk Court to retrieve personal belongings during his first return visit after a deadly fire last year, in Hong Kong, China, April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Man who allegedly set bikes alight in Jurong charged with committing mischief by fire

Hamzah Hambali is accused of committing the offence shortly before 4pm on April 21.

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