All articles tagged with #disaster
Originally Published 1 day ago — by The New York Times
Wildfires in Victoria, Australia, have burned nearly 900,000 acres, destroyed homes, and caused one death, driven by record heat and lightning strikes amid a severe heat wave, marking the worst fire conditions since the 2019-2020 Black Summer fires.
Originally Published 1 day ago — by The Guardian
A severe heatwave in southeastern Australia has caused devastating bushfires, resulting in one death, over 300 structures destroyed, and 350,000 hectares burned, with ongoing emergency efforts and significant property and environmental damage. The government has announced disaster recovery funding, and residents are urged to stay safe amid active fires and poor air quality, as climate change continues to exacerbate such extreme weather events.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The New York Times
Robin Alvarenga De La Torre was born just days before a devastating fire in Altadena destroyed her family’s home and neighborhood, leaving her family to recover from one of California's most destructive disasters while welcoming new life.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
Rescuers in Cebu City, Philippines, are searching for survivors after a garbage avalanche at a landfill killed at least four workers and left over 30 missing, with signs of life detected in the debris. The collapse, which occurred suddenly despite good weather, has raised concerns about waste management safety and the impact on local garbage disposal efforts. Authorities are deploying advanced equipment and prioritizing responder safety as they continue the rescue operation.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Yahoo
Neil Young has strongly criticized Donald Trump, accusing him of destroying America through divisive policies and actions, and has called for peaceful protests to bring about change.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
A garbage avalanche at a Philippine landfill in Cebu city buried or trapped workers, resulting in one death, injuries to a dozen, and 38 missing, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by NBC News
A garbage avalanche at a Philippine landfill in Cebu city buried and trapped 38 people, killing one and injuring a dozen, with rescue efforts ongoing to find the missing.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Reuters
Flash floods in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, have resulted in at least 14 deaths, with four people still missing, as heavy rains caused widespread destruction, including damaged homes and blocked roads, prompting extensive rescue efforts amid the peak wet season.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Japan Times
A series of strong earthquakes, including a magnitude 6.2 quake, struck western Japan's Shimane and Tottori prefectures, causing widespread shaking, power outages, and train delays, but no tsunami threat or nuclear plant damage has been reported.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by DW
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck central and southern Mexico, causing at least two deaths and significant damage in Guerrero and Mexico City, with over 420 aftershocks reported. The earthquake led to evacuations and injuries, highlighting Mexico's vulnerability to seismic activity.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by NBC News
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico near Guerrero, causing at least two deaths, structural damage, and landslides, with over 500 aftershocks reported; emergency responses and evacuations were underway as residents and officials assessed the damage.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by ABC News
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck southern and central Mexico near Guerrero, causing landslides and prompting residents and tourists to evacuate, but no serious damage was reported according to officials.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck southern and central Mexico near Guerrero, causing landslides and prompting residents to evacuate, but initial reports indicate no serious damage.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Reuters
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico near Guerrero, causing panic and brief disruption during a presidential press conference, but no injuries or serious damage were reported.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Al Jazeera
A fire at the Werdha Damai retirement home in Manado, Indonesia, resulted in 16 deaths and three injuries, with many victims found in their rooms, highlighting a tragic incident in the country's ongoing series of deadly fires.