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This handout photo released by the Military Emergency Unit (UME) on Friday shows firefighters working on a wildfire that killed 11 near Bedar in Los Gallardos.
WORLD
Jul 10, 2026
Eleven dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village
Authorities said many of the victims might be foreign tourists but that they were still confirming their identities.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 21, 2017
3,000 battle wildfire spreading rapidly near Yosemite
A raging wildfire in Central California that has forced thousands from their homes spread rapidly on Thursday, threatening a town outside Yosemite National Park, fire officials said.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 4, 2016
Fort McMurray wildfire near Alberta¡¯s oil sands area jumps river, forces 80,000 to flee
An uncontrolled wildfire burning near Fort McMurray in northern Alberta, the heart of Canada¡¯s oil sands region, has forced the evacuation of nearly all the city¡¯s 80,000 residents, local authorities said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 16, 2015
Northern California wildfire partially under control after gutting 585 homes, displacing 13,000 people
The toll of property losses from a deadly Northern California wildfire, the most destructive this year in the western United States, climbed on Tuesday to at least 585 homes and hundreds of other structures that have gone up in flames.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 9, 2015
Kings Canyon wildfire near giant Sequoia jumps containment line, threatens homes
A wildfire raging in California¡¯s Kings Canyon National Park crossed a containment line over the weekend, forcing the evacuation of about 20 homes and prompting concern that the blaze will continue to spread, authorities said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 20, 2015
Raging Washington state mountain blaze claims three firefighters
Three firefighters in Washington state were killed and four injured while battling a wildfire threatening the north-central town of Twisp, Gov. Jay Inslee said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 24, 2015
Glacier National Park wildfire rages out of control for third day; historic cabin lost
Flames roared unchecked through heavy timber for a third day in Montana¡¯s Glacier National Park, where the main road has been closed through the eastern half of the park, along with two campgrounds, during its busiest time of year.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 30, 2015
23 homes lost in Washington state wildfire; residents told to flee
A wildfire burning unchecked in Washington state has destroyed at least 23 homes and three commercial buildings near the eastern foothills of the Cascades, state police and emergency management officials said on Monday.
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Osaka trumps Tokyo as both ranked among world¡¯s top 10 most livable cities
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Filmmaker explores history of discrimination against foreign nationals in Japan
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Okinawa¡¯s prized seaweed under threat as oceans warm
Local harvesters gather <i>mozuku</i> during low tide at Hyakuna Beach in the city of Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture. As the planet warms, rising ocean temperatures are placing increasing pressure on the seaweed industry.

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