Dozens were trapped inside the building when the fire started on Wednesday evening in Sichuan Province, local authorities said.
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Early Wildfires in Brazil Threaten Pantanal Wetlands and Cerrado Savanna
Huge blazes are spreading hundreds of miles across some of the most biodiverse parts of Brazil, with the worst of the annual fire season still weeks away.
Covering of Spire of Rouen Cathedral in France Catches Fire
The blaze appeared to cause minimal damage to the cathedral in Rouen, France, but measures were taken to protect its precious objects from any water damage.
Fire at Lithium Battery Plant in South Korea Kills at Least 22
The blaze was one of the country’s deadliest in recent years. Most of the victims were migrant workers from China.
Fire in Kuwait Migrant Worker Housing Kills Dozens
The blaze struck a building that was home to scores of low-paid migrant workers, many of them from India.
A Ukrainian City Becomes a Target of a New Russian Offensive
Residents of Sumy, in northeastern Ukraine, repelled Moscow’s forces in 2022. Now, after months of punishing airstrikes, Ukrainian officials say the Kremlin is preparing a new offensive.
Logging in Banff to Save it from Canada’s Wildfires
Trees have been cut to create fire guards in Banff, the country’s most popular national park. After its warmest winter in history, Canada braces for another season of wildfires.
Deadly Fires Highlight India’s Safety Shortfall
Disasters over the weekend that claimed at least 34 lives prompted condolences, arrests and finger-pointing. But systemic change remains elusive, analysts say.
Deadly Fire in India Amusement Park
Officers said the cause of the fire was still under investigation, but that they planned to charge the owner of the facility with negligence.
Here’s What to Know About Canada’s Wildfire Season
Despite a relatively wet spring, government officials are warning that persistent drought across Western Canada could leave the region vulnerable to major fires.