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Evacuation order lifted with Texas chemical plant fire ‘contained’

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

“We are in a position to say it’s contained. We feel comfortable with the efforts that have been made by our firefighters,” Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick said at a news conference.

Nigerian firefighters battle huge blazes at market in Lagos

By Sam Olukoya, Associated Press

Balogun Market, where the fires erupted, is one of Nigeria's largest textile markets.

Fire on Pakistan train kills more than 70 passengers

By Asim Tanveer, Associated Press

A massive fire caused by a cooking gas stove erupted Thursday on a train traveling in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province.

In Brazil, fires and deforestation threaten Amazon species’ survival

By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz

In the Amazon rainforest, record-breaking forest fires and ongoing deforestation threaten the survival of thousands of plant and animal species that call the ecosystem home. Scientists seeking to save them are carefully evaluating which areas of the vibrant Amazon biome…

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33 bodies from California boat fire recovered, 1 still missing

By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press

The victims of the fire that tore through a scuba diving boat off Southern California's coast include high school students, a science teacher and his daughter, an adventurous marine biologist and a family of five celebrating a birthday.

Dozens feared dead in California boat fire, officials say

By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press

Five crew members who jumped off the dive boat Conception were rescued, and the Coast Guard was searching for others who may have been able to escape the same way.

Work resumes on Notre Dame Cathedral after fears of lead contamination

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Cleanup teams swept, sprayed and vacuumed neighboring streets Monday to scrub away any lead left over from the April blaze that decimated Notre Dame's roof and toppled its spire.

Trump’s tariffs boost rebuilding costs for wildfire victims

By Geoff Mulvihill, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

The import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are adding thousands of dollars to the cost of building homes.

News Wrap: Fire emergencies declared in Southern California

In our news wrap Friday, Gov. Jerry Brown declared emergencies late Thursday in Orange and Riverside Counties, where some 20,000 people have been evacuated and more than 1,000 firefighters are on the scene. Also, Senate confirmation hearings will begin Sept.

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Weather to bring renewed fire danger to Northern California

By Paul Elias, Associated Press

rews battling deadly Northern California wildfires braced for a weekend of windy, hot weather that could drive the flames into new areas and threaten more homes.