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Disasters and Accidents

10 Dead, 23 Missing As Chinese Hotel Used To Isolate Coronavirus Contacts Collapses
The cause of the sudden collapse was under investigation, officials said.
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NSW Flags Fly At Half Mast To Honour Three US Firefighters Killed In Air Tanker Crash
The plane may have been aerodynamically overloaded, said Geoffrey Dell, an expert in accident forensics and investigation.
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Three US Fire Crew Dead After Air Tanker Crashes Fighting Bushfires
Our hearts are with all those that are suffering what is the loss of three remarkable, well respected crew."
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2 People Missing In NSW As Authorities Warn Rainfall Wont Put Out Fires
After a horror weekend of bushfires two people are unaccounted for in New South Wales, authorities said on Monday.
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California Boat Fire Kills At Least 25 People, 9 Missing
Officials searching for survivors off the coast of Santa Cruz Island say to prepare for the worst outcome.
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Three Dead Following Knife Attack On Schoolchildren In Japan
16 people including 15 young schoolgirls were injured.
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