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Southern California Faces Renewed Wildfire Threat Amid High Winds

High winds, gusting up to 100 mph in the mountains, returned to Southern California on Tuesday, sparking at least two new wildfires and endangering areas already battling major blazes that began on January 7th, killing 27 and destroying over 14,000 structures.

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Turkey Hotel Fire Kills at Least 66

A fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, killed at least 66 people and injured 32, with four people detained, including the hotel owner, as investigations into the cause of the fire are underway.

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76 Dead in Turkish Hotel Fire

A fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, killed 76 people and injured 52 others on January 11th, 2024, at 3:27 AM, due to a possible gas leak or short circuit, highlighting safety concerns and leading to arrests and investigations.

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Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Cause 27 Deaths, Billions in Damage

Powerful winds and dry conditions caused several wildfires in Los Angeles last week, resulting in at least 27 deaths, thousands of damaged structures, and nearly 200,000 people under evacuation orders; insured losses could exceed \$20 billion.

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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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Turkey Hotel Fire Kills 66

A fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, at 3:30 a.m. local time, resulted in 66 deaths and 51 injuries among the approximately 237 guests. The largely wooden, eleven-story building's design and a reportedly malfunctioning fire alarm system hampered evacuation efforts.

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Turkey Hotel Fire Kills 66

A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, on January 14, 2024, killed 66 people and injured 51, prompting President Erdogan to declare national mourning and launch a wide-ranging investigation into the cause and safety standards.

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Southern California Braces for High Winds, Heightened Wildfire Risk

Southern California is facing a critical fire weather warning due to strong Santa Ana winds (gusts up to 100 mph) and low humidity, posing a significant wildfire risk less than two weeks after deadly blazes that killed 27 and destroyed thousands of homes. The warning is in effect for parts of Los An...

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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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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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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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