Two trains have collided in Denmark, leaving five people critically injured. Police have called it a major incident. The collision happened early Thursday near Hillerød, north of Copenhagen. Roughly a dozen others have minor injuries, according to the Greater Copenhagen Fire Department. A spokesperson for the North Zealand police says there were 38 people aboard the two trains. Investigators are looking into the cause of the collision. Photos show the front ends of the trains smashed, but both remain upright. The mayor of Gribskov says some of those injured were flown to the hospital. The crash occurred on a local rail line used by many residents.
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Wildfires have intensified intensifying across the U.S. Southeast. More than 50 homes have been destroyed in Georgia. The fires also have forced evacuations. Some of the biggest blazes are along Georgia’s coast and around Jacksonville, Florida. Drought and strong winds are fueling the fires. Georgia’s two largest wildfires have burned over 33 square miles. In Brantley County, more evacuations were ordered Wednesday on top of 800 evacuations that had taken place. So far, there have been no major injuries reported. In Florida, firefighters are battling more than 130 wildfires that have burned 39 square miles. The National Weather Service warns that low humidity and winds will keep the fire danger elevated.
FILE - Conroe firefighter Cody Leroy carries a resident evacuated in a boat by the CFD Rapid Intervention Team from her flooded home in the aftermath of a severe storm May 2, 2024, in Conroe, Texas. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)
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French President Emmanuel Macron says a French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Macron identified the soldier as Staff Sgt. Florian Montorio from the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment. He added that three of Montorio’s comrades were wounded and evacuated. He said that Hezbollah is likely responsible for the attack. Macron demanded that Lebanese authorities arrest those responsible and work with UNIFIL, the U.N. mission in southern Lebanon. Macron expressed respect and support for the families of the soldiers and all military personnel in Lebanon.
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The Coyote Fire in El Dorado County is 90% contained, with crews focused on final repairs and mop-up.
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The Van Fire burning north of Sun Valley is now fully contained, Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue reports.
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With 96% containment, fire personnel are now shifting focus toward patrolling and monitoring the fire perimeter.
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The American Red Cross is helping evacuees affected by the Gold Ranch Fire, providing food and shelter and a place for pets. They have recommendations for people possibly facing evacuations.
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The fire, which started Tuesday afternoon, is now fully contained at around 264-acres. Highway 395 remains open to traffic.