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Eight Dead, 18 Injured After Brooklyn Building Collapses Into Construction Pit

A three-story mixed-use building in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood collapsed into an adjacent construction pit on Wednesday afternoon, killing eight people and injuring 18. Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed the death toll, which includes two children and two construction workers, while the FDNY concluded its search-and-rescue operations by Thursday afternoon. The city is now investigating 100 construction sites linked to the excavation project.

via BBC|

#brooklyn-collapse #construction-safety #disasters-and-accidents

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Big Sur fires expand to 33,000 acres as Highway 1 closure extends to 54 miles

The Timber Fire in Monterey County has reached 24,601 acres with 21% containment, while the new Plaskett Fire has surged to 8,241 acres. Highway 1 remains closed for nearly 54 miles due to falling debris and active flames, forcing evacuations across multiple zones as 1,600 personnel battle the blaze.

via KSBW|

#big-sur #california #disasters-and-accidents

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Texas Ross Fire Forces Evacuations as Nevada Hawk Fire Containment Improves

A new wildfire in rural Texas has triggered mandatory evacuations as it spreads rapidly, while the Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, has slowed with crews beginning containment efforts. The Texas blaze, identified as the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County, forced residents to flee their homes, with many arriving at shelters lacking basic essentials. Meanwhile, the Hawk Fire, which destroyed over 30 homes and affected nearly 90,000 residents, has reached 27% containment, though power outages and road closures persist. Officials in both states continue to manage the crises, with Texas focusing on immediate evacuation and Nevada on stabilizing the fire perimeter.

via AP News|

#disasters-and-accidents #emergency-management #evacuation

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Hawk Fire reaches 27% containment, destroys 32 homes near Reno

The Hawk Fire in Nevada has reached 27% containment after burning approximately 15,000 acres. Thirty-two homes have been destroyed and six damaged, with no reported fatalities. Seven people, including three firefighters, have been injured. Evacuation orders remain for 23,000 people, while 43,000 are under 'get set' warnings. Power outages affect around 10,000 residents in the North Valleys area.

via KOLO | 8 News Now|

#disasters-and-accidents #evacuations #hawk-fire

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Nevada Wildfires Reach 104k Acres, Evacuations Expand to Lassen and Plumas

The Bug and Stallion fires in northern Nevada have combined to burn over 104,000 acres with zero containment. Evacuation orders have expanded into Lassen and Plumas counties, and U.S. 395 is closed between the Nevada-California border and Constantia. Approximately 13,000 residents have been displaced, and federal funding has been approved to assist firefighting efforts.

via 2news.com|

#bug-fire #disasters-and-accidents #evacuation-orders

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Timber Fire Surges to 1,700 Acres in Big Sur, Triggering Mandatory Evacuations

The Timber Fire in California's Big Sur has expanded rapidly, reaching 1,723 acres by Monday afternoon with only 5% containment. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for several zones, including the Ventana Inn, as crews struggle with rugged terrain. No injuries or structure damage have been reported, but the cause remains under investigation.

via ksbw.com|

#big-sur #disasters-and-accidents #evacuation

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Fatalities confirmed in Utah firefighting helicopter crash near Widemouth 2 Fire

A Sikorsky S64 firefighting helicopter crashed in Richfield, Utah, on August 7, 2026, while battling the Widemouth 2 Fire. Officials confirmed that the pilot and crew member aboard were fatally injured. The crash occurred during active firefighting operations in remote terrain, prompting an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

via FOX 13 News Utah|

#disasters-and-accidents #ntsb-investigation #richfield-utah

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Kumamoto quake triggers mall explosion, leaving dozens missing

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing a gas leak and explosion at the Aeon Mall that trapped workers. While 200 shoppers were evacuated, 20 to 30 employees remain unaccounted for. The quake cut power to 48,000 homes, damaged factories, and forced evacuations, with authorities warning of aftershocks.

via Al Jazeera|

#aeon-mall #disaster-response #disasters-and-accidents