Tag #Disaster

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159 Dead in South African Mine After Government Cuts Off Supplies

At least 159 miners died in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after authorities cut off their supplies in November, prompting a rescue operation that recovered 60 bodies and 92 emaciated survivors, with hundreds more potentially trapped; the government faces scrutiny for its actions.

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nytimes.com
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Los Angeles Wildfires Prompt Concerns Over Power Infrastructure

Investigations into recent Los Angeles wildfires are underway, with concerns raised about electrical infrastructure as a potential cause; since 1992, over 3,600 California wildfires have been linked to power generation, transmission, and distribution, resulting in significant damage and loss of life...

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nytimes.com
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Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires: Dozens Dead, Thousands Evacuated

Fueled by 90mph Santa Ana winds, major wildfires in Los Angeles County have burned nearly 40,000 acres, destroying 12,000 structures, killing at least 2 dozen people, and prompting evacuations for tens of thousands of residents.

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28% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
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24 Dead in Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

At least 24 people died in the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles, including a former child actor, a surfer, and a 67-year-old amputee who stayed to protect his disabled son; these fires, the largest in a series, underscore the scale of the disaster.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Devastating Los Angeles Wildfire Causes Billions in Damage, Multiple Deaths

An accidental wildfire, fueled by overgrown vegetation and Santa Ana winds, has ravaged Los Angeles, causing at least five deaths, destroying thousands of structures, and resulting in an estimated $48 billion in damage, exceeding anything previously experienced.

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60% Bias Score

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welt.de
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Los Angeles Wildfires: 2,000 Structures Destroyed, Five Dead, Biden Declares Emergency

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed 2,000 buildings, killed five people, and forced 130,000 evacuations, prompting President Biden to declare a state of emergency and leading to empty water tanks in some areas.

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64% Bias Score

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abcnews.go.com
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78 Dead, 160+ Rescued From Abandoned South African Gold Mine After Government Standoff

At least 78 miners died, and more than 160 survived after being trapped for over two months in an abandoned South African gold mine following a government attempt to force their surrender by cutting off supplies; a rescue operation is now underway.

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48% Bias Score

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news.sky.com
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100+ Dead in South African Mine Standoff

At least 100 miners have died in a South African abandoned gold mine after a standoff with police who cut off food and water supplies, with 18 bodies recovered and hundreds still underground.

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52% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southwestern Japan, Triggering Tsunami Warnings

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan at 9:19 p.m. local time on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures; a 20-centimeter tsunami hit Miyazaki city, causing minor damage but raising concerns given Japan's high seismic risk and recent megaquake warnings.

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theguardian.com
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Los Angeles Wildfires: At Least 10 Dead Amidst Widespread Devastation

At least 10 deaths have been reported in the wildfires currently surging across Los Angeles County, fueled by hurricane-strength winds, affecting about 180,000 people with evacuation orders and causing significant damage to approximately 10,000 homes and buildings.

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dailymail.co.uk
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California Wildfires: Thousands Evacuated as "Palisades Fire" Ravages Hollywood Enclave

Fueled by 80mph winds, the "Palisades Fire" in California's Pacific Palisades destroyed 3,500 acres, forcing over 33,000 evacuations, causing at least two deaths, and damaging numerous multi-million dollar homes belonging to celebrities, while inadequate water resources hampered firefighting efforts...

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it.euronews.com
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Los Angeles Wildfires Kill Five, Cause Widespread Destruction

Devastating wildfires near Los Angeles have killed at least five people, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and forced 130,000 evacuations; President Biden canceled his Italy trip due to the emergency.

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40% Bias Score

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