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Preschool in Landskrona destroyed in major fire, police investigate arson
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Preschool in Landskrona destroyed in major fire, police investigate arson

A major fire broke out at a preschool in Landskrona during the night of Saturday. Rescue services from seven stations took part in the operation, reports Helsingborgs Dagblad
Parents wait outside Fagersta school as students are locked inside, my daughter is scared
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Parents wait outside Fagersta school as students are locked inside, my daughter is scared

Worried parents gathered outside the school in Fagersta. My daughter called me and said they were locked in and she wasn't allowed to come out
Persistent rain triggers flooding risk in Norrbotten as orange warning remains in place
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Persistent rain triggers flooding risk in Norrbotten as orange warning remains in place

Persistent rain in parts of eastern Norrbotten is causing damage and putting pressure on the rescue services. And it's not over yet - SMHI's orange warning remains in effect until Friday
Major fire in Nykvarn destroys at least 12 cars and one apartment, one arrested
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Major fire in Nykvarn destroys at least 12 cars and one apartment, one arrested

At least twelve cars and one apartment have been destroyed in a major fire in Nykvarn during the night of Monday. One person has been arrested
Hundreds evacuated as Belgium battles largest fire in its history
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Hundreds evacuated as Belgium battles largest fire in its history

Forest and land fires continue to grip Europe. In Belgium, parts of two villages have been evacuated in what is described as the largest fire in the country’s history
Suspected arson attack at villa south of Stockholm
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Suspected arson attack at villa south of Stockholm

A villa in Botkyrka, south of Stockholm, caught fire early Saturday morning. Police believe the fire was arson
One dead after small plane crashes and catches fire at Karlstad Airport
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One dead after small plane crashes and catches fire at Karlstad Airport

Forest fire near Surahammar prompts helicopter and plane response amid high spread risk
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Forest fire near Surahammar prompts helicopter and plane response amid high spread risk

A forest fire the size of a football field is raging northwest of Surahammar, north of Västerås. Firefighting aircraft and helicopters have been called in, the Mälardalen Rescue Service reports
Drammen fire service retracts claim that three fire hydrants ran dry during major blaze
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Drammen fire service retracts claim that three fire hydrants ran dry during major blaze

The Drammen fire department stated on Tuesday morning that there was a lack of water in three fire hydrants during the massive fire in the city. They are now retracting that claim
Swimming warning after waste facility fire in Borlänge
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Swimming warning after waste facility fire in Borlänge

A large fire is burning at a waste facility in Färjegårdarna, Borlänge. Two helicopters have been deployed to extinguish the fire
France wildfires rage out of control as 220,000 evacuated, tourists urged to stay away
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France wildfires rage out of control as 220,000 evacuated, tourists urged to stay away

In southwestern France, fires are raging out of control - the prefect of Gironde is urging tourists to consider other travel destinations. More than 220,000 people have been evacuated in France and 39 towns or villages in Spain
Construction worker dies in Camp Nou renovation accident
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Construction worker dies in Camp Nou renovation accident

A 54-year-old construction worker has died after a workplace accident during the renovation of Barcelona's home stadium, Camp Nou, Catalan regional police announced.
Five London police officers injured after boat collides with Westminster Bridge on Thames
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Five London police officers injured after boat collides with Westminster Bridge on Thames

Five London police officers were injured when their boat patrolling the Thames collided with Westminster Bridge on Friday.
One dead after severe fire in Karlstad, murder probe opened
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One dead after severe fire in Karlstad, murder probe opened

A man has died after the violent fire in Karlstad last week, police confirm to Nya Wermlands-Tidningen.
Fire at Krokstadelva in Drammen expected to burn for another 10 days
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Fire at Krokstadelva in Drammen expected to burn for another 10 days

The rescue service expects it will take another ten days before the major fire in the community of Krokstadelva in the municipality of Drammen is completely extinguished.
13-year-old dies after fountain collapses during World Cup celebrations in Spain
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13-year-old dies after fountain collapses during World Cup celebrations in Spain

A 13-year-old boy has died and three other people have been injured during World Cup celebrations in western Spain after a fountain collapsed on several people, Spanish media report.
Forest fire spreads north of Madrid, 700 evacuated
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Forest fire spreads north of Madrid, 700 evacuated

A forest fire is raging and spreading in a mountainous area north of Madrid. 13,000 hectares have burned, and the fire is described as difficult to extinguish
Heavy rain floods buildings in Norrköping as SMHI issues orange warning
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Heavy rain floods buildings in Norrköping as SMHI issues orange warning

Heavy rain is moving in over parts of Sweden on Saturday. The heaviest rain is expected in Östergötland, and in Norrköping several buildings have been flooded
Explosion on boat in northern Vättern, four people safe ashore
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Explosion on boat in northern Vättern, four people safe ashore

An explosion has occurred on a boat in northern Vättern, reports P4 Örebro.
Volunteer firefighter admits starting forest fire in Fontainebleau forest
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Volunteer firefighter admits starting forest fire in Fontainebleau forest

Following the extensive fires that have raged in the Fontainebleau forest, south of Paris, since the weekend, a total of six people have been detained. One of them is a volunteer firefighter
Man in his 80s dies in lake accident outside Linköping
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Man in his 80s dies in lake accident outside Linköping

A man in his 80s has died in an accident in a lake outside Linköping, police write on their website.
Forest fires in southern Sweden brought under control
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Forest fires in southern Sweden brought under control

Several forest fires raged in southern Sweden on Monday. A fire south of Boxholm has been contained, while the rescue service expects several days of work at a fire south of Hultsfred
At least 27 dead in restaurant fire in Bangkok
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At least 27 dead in restaurant fire in Bangkok

At least 27 people have died and several have been injured in a fire at a restaurant in Bangkok, according to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Battery explosion in Stockholm injures one person
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Battery explosion in Stockholm injures one person

One person was injured when a battery exploded in an apartment in Marieberg, Stockholm, on Saturday morning, according to police.
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