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A fast-spreading forest fire near Los Gallardos in Andalusia killed 11 people, including foreign nationals, as record heat intensified the blaze; authorities evacuated nearby communities, Spain deployed around 200 military personnel to assist, and officials suspect a downed power line as the likely ignition source, with the fire burning thousands of acres.
Two structural beams on the 21st floor of a 37-story, under-construction building at 235 East 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan buckled, triggering mass evacuations, street closures and a large emergency response. City crews began installing temporary shoring while inspectors assess stability; a frozen zone from 40th to 45th Streets is in effect, and some residents may be allowed to return as conditions permit. The Pfizer HQ conversion project has a history of violations, but officials say the entire building is not at immediate risk of collapse, and ongoing stabilization efforts will continue with city agencies monitoring the situation.
Two structural columns buckled on the 21st floor of the under‑construction former Pfizer headquarters at 219 East 42nd Street, triggering evacuations of nearby buildings. Crews installed temporary shoring and are adding steel supports to stabilize the Midtown high-rise, with more stabilization work planned in the coming days. Some blocks have reopened, but several buildings remain evacuated or partially evacuated as investigators assess causes and next steps for reinforcement.
A Midtown Manhattan high-rise experienced buckled columns, prompting evacuations as engineers prepare to stabilize the building; authorities are investigating the cause, with no injuries reported at this time.
The Aspen Acres fire has destroyed 263 homes and four commercial buildings in Pueblo and Custer counties, with residents being notified, many evacuated, and only limited returns possible as containment sits around 12%. Drones are surveying damage and more footage is expected, while crews continue to guard communities against shifting winds. The region also contends with Ferris, Gold Mountain, Willow and Snyder fires, each with varying containment and progress.
Typhoon Maysak killed two in Nanning, Guangxi, and unleashed heavy rains that flooded reservoirs and forced about 48,000 of 55,000 affected residents to evacuate; floods swamped roads in Guigang and Fangchenggang as authorities raised the flood-control alert to the highest level and warned more rain could hinder rescue efforts, with Bavi expected to bring stronger winds and rainfall to eastern China. Separate heavy rains in northern China caused additional fatalities.
A vegetation fire in the Boise Foothills has grown to more than 1,500 acres, prompting evacuations in the Hulls Gulch area as Boise Fire fights the fast-moving blaze and requests air resources to aid suppression.
A record heatwave has sparked dozens of wildfires across Portugal, Spain, France and Greece, burning thousands of hectares and prompting mass evacuations while authorities restrict Tour de France spectators; firefighters warn conditions will worsen as temperatures surge toward 40C, with climate change linked to the increased fire risk and a long, challenging fire season ahead.
Washington, DC faced a brutal July 4 with record heat, severe weather, and heavy smoke from a large fireworks show, triggering National Mall evacuations, a Code Red air-quality alert for “very unhealthy” conditions, and crowded, delayed celebrations as residents and visitors cope with the aftermath.
President Trump said he personally overruled a recommendation to cancel the July Fourth Salute to America on the National Mall after approaching storms and sweltering heat forced evacuations, and despite the chaos, the event proceeded with a late-night fireworks display.
Colorado’s Aspen Acres wildfire near Pueblo grew overnight to about 85,585 acres and remains 0% contained with 498 firefighters, prompting evacuations of roughly 3,800 homes affecting about 11,000 people and destroying more than 180 structures. It ranks among the state’s largest fires, with hot, dry winds and potential post‑sunset storms threatening further growth as the July Fourth holiday approaches; officials urge avoiding fireworks and other fire sources amid multiple major wildfires.
A wildfire southwest of Denver forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed more than 160 structures, as crews battled blazes including the Aspen Acres Fire near Colorado City and the Snyder Fire along the Colorado River near Mack.
Aspen Acres fire exploded to 27 square miles in less than a day, ranking as the eighth-largest wildfire in Colorado history and prompting widespread evacuations in Pueblo and Custer counties. When combined with the Gold Mountain, Snyder, Ferris, and Willow fires, the region has burned about 157,652 acres (roughly 246 square miles), with Aspen Acres alone at 73,366 acres and no containment amid extreme heat, low humidity and gusty winds. State road closures and evacuations span multiple counties as firefighters deploy water drops and anticipate more aircraft support, while the Snyder fire in Mesa County has grown to about 30,194 acres with 65% containment and is notable for a deadly incident involving three firefighters.
Six large wildfires are scorching Colorado, totaling about 127,000 acres with the Aspen Acres blaze as the largest at roughly 47,953 acres and 0% containment. Dangerous, dry conditions and strong winds have spurred evacuations in Rye, Beulah and Wetmore, and firefighting teams—supported by air tankers and hundreds of engines, including 100 from California—are racing to gain the upper hand. An Alaska-based incident management team has taken command of the Aspen Acres response. Other active fires include Snyder (30,193 acres, 49% contained), Gold Mountain (18,005 acres), Ferris (27,382 acres), Willow (2,207 acres) and Big Sheep (1,153 acres). Officials warn growth is likely without relief, though moisture—and winds—are expected to shift by the weekend.
Dozens of wildfires blaze across the western U.S. under low humidity and strong winds, triggering evacuations, state emergencies and red-flag warnings, with forecasts of more dangerous fire weather later in the week.