Evacuation
The remains of three kings of Aragon were moved to a museum in Huesca due to the threat of fires. The monastery is currently undamaged, but the evacuation continues.
Belgium is battling the largest forest fire in the history of recorded observations, which has engulfed 3,000 hectares of the High Fens nature reserve. Authorities evacuated residents of two villages, while the EU sent aircraft to help.
Hurricane Lala caused flooding and landslides in Hawaii, destroying several homes. One person died in an accident, and 219,000 customers were left without power.
Since the beginning of summer, 474 people suspected of intentional or accidental arson have been detained in France. Fires have also affected Croatia, Germany, Greece, and Spain.
Seventy rescuers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and 15 units of equipment have returned from France, where they spent nearly two weeks helping to fight forest fires. This was Ukraine’s first mission במסגרת the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
A magnitude 7. 7 earthquake on the island of Flores has claimed the lives of 47 people, and more than 150 homes have been damaged. Rescuers continue their search, and the number of victims may rise.
On the morning of August 15, a shooting occurred near the dormitories of Virginia State University, injuring five people. Police are searching for several suspects; one victim is in critical condition.
At least 38 people were killed and 13 others injured in a magnitude 7. 7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia. Rescuers cannot reach the Nagekeo area because of landslides and disrupted communications.
A burst pipe at Heathrow Airport flooded the central terminal area, restricting access to Terminals 2 and 3. Passengers are advised to use the railway or parking facilities.
A forest fire in Croatia has engulfed the coast, claiming one life and injuring around 40 people. More than 1,200 people have been evacuated, and 10 are in intensive care.
Ombudsman Lubinets reported that the driver did not have a deferment and was subject to mobilization. The evacuation of the families was continued by another driver, and an internal investigation is underway.
The International Register of Damage for Ukraine has begun accepting claims in new categories concerning state humanitarian expenses and the demining of territories. Kyrylo Budanov stressed that Russia must compensate for every hryvnia spent on overcoming the consequences of the aggression.
Fragments of a military drone were found on the beach at the Romanian resort of Saturn, after which the area was cordoned off and tourists were evacuated. An operation to retrieve the wreckage from the waters of the Black Sea is underway.
In Mykolaiv region, the police and the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center detained a driver from the Kherson Red Cross unit who was evacuating civilians. Evacuation trips have been temporarily suspended, and the police have launched an internal investigation.
A forest fire broke out in the southwestern Landes region, destroying 1,100 hectares of forest and leading to the evacuation of 525 people from the village of Lüe. 500 firefighters and six aircraft are battling the blaze.
Strong winds caused a forest fire in the Croatian town of Omiš, which engulfed homes and forced around 1,000 people to evacuate. 36 people received medical attention, 14 were hospitalized, and seven are in serious condition.
German authorities evacuated around 1,800 people from the village of Geich because of a forest fire that approached the border with Belgium. The fire engulfed 25 hectares, and the B399 road was closed.
An enemy UAV packed with shrapnel struck a high-rise building in Smila. Five people were injured; the residents of the apartment at the epicenter of the impact were not at home.
In the evening, the Russians attacked Kramatorsk and Bilenke 8 times, using aerial bombs. An apartment building was damaged; emergency services are working at the sites.
In the West Midlands, rescuers are battling a large-scale grassland fire, with the flames engulfing several houses. Stourbridge Town Hall has become a recreation center for evacuees.
A 52-year-old man in Bila Tserkva got behind the wheel of an SUV at a car dealership and threatened to use explosives. Police detained him, no explosive devices were found, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
In Greece, a fleet of 15 boats evacuated more than 250 tourists from the beach of the resort town of Siviri because of a forest fire.
On Thursday, record rainfall hit eastern Japan, flooding roads and homes and paralyzing transportation. At least one person was found dead, and thousands of homes were left without electricity.
At the "Syrets" metro station, navigation stickers have been placed indicating recommended platform zoning for different categories of people. The pilot project is intended to improve orientation and assistance while people are staying in the shelter.
Russian forces attacked passenger trains twice in one day in Odesa region’s Berezivskyi district. Rescuers evacuated 525 people, including 130 children; one child was injured.
On August 13, a Russian "Molniya-2" drone attacked the "Lisnyi" market in Sloviansk, injuring three women. The enemy also destroyed a bridge over the Kazennyi Torets River.
In the town of Treuchtlingen, an object that may contain explosives was found on the railway tracks near the station. Buildings were evacuated, train traffic was suspended, and an investigation is underway.
In Costinești, Romania, a drone was found drifting in the sea near the beach. The area was evacuated, and police and the coast guard are working at the site.
The enemy attacked a passenger train carrying 340 passengers; the strike hit the locomotive. The driver and his assistant were killed, and the passengers were evacuated by bus to Odesa.
In the morning, Chisinau Airport was evacuated after a report of a bomb threat, which turned out to be false. The checks have been completed, and the airport has resumed normal operations.