EnvironmentDisasters
Wallonia Bans All Fires as Drought Sparks Forest Blaze
All five Walloon provinces ban open fires, fireworks, and campfires amid extreme drought. A pine forest in Namur has burned. 32 arrested in France.
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DisastersChina
Shanxi Coal Mine Gas Explosion Kills 82, Xi Orders Rescue
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi, China has killed 82 people. President Xi and Premier Li issued directives for rescue and accountability.
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DisastersChina
Shanxi Quake Confirmed as Abandoned Mine Collapse
A 3.2 magnitude seismic event in Datong, Shanxi was confirmed as an abandoned mine goaf collapse. No casualties or major damage reported.
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DisastersChina
Shanxi Coal Mine Explosion Kills 82; Xi Orders Investigation
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi, China has killed 82 people. President Xi Jinping ordered an investigation as officials detained executives.
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