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A fire has broken out in a building belonging to an academy in Kyiv. Details on casualties, the extent of the damage, or the cause of the blaze have not been confirmed. Ukrainian officials have not yet issued a detailed statement, and it remains unknown whether the fire is linked to recent attacks on the capital or was accidental.

A new study of the Maui wildfires finds that toxic metals released by the blaze can pose a health risk for months after the flames are extinguished. Researchers warn that contaminated ash and soil may continue to endanger residents long after fires end, highlighting a lingering public health threat that recovery efforts must address.

Two fires broke out in Creuse, in central France, requiring around twenty firefighters to be mobilised. Local outlet La Montagne reported the emergency response as crews worked to bring both blazes under control. There is no information yet on injuries, damage or the cause of the fires, and no details on the exact locations within the department.

The Portland Trail Blazers have publicly stated they are committed to Portland as a standoff over the team's arena situation intensifies. The franchise's declaration, reported by The Athletic, is aimed at quelling speculation about a possible relocation. The dispute over the arena's future has raised concerns among fans about the team's long-term home in Oregon.

A powerful fire broke out on a gas pipeline in Syria, with initial reports suggesting it may have been caused by sabotage. Russian news agency Interfax cited the possibility of a deliberate attack as the cause of the blaze. The incident raises fresh concerns about the safety and security of Syria's energy infrastructure, which has repeatedly been targeted during years of conflict.

A fire broke out in the parking garage at Fenwick High School, and authorities are attributing the blaze to an electric vehicle. The incident has drawn attention as electric vehicle battery fires raise questions about safety in enclosed parking structures, particularly on school property. Details on injuries, damage, or the vehicle's owner have not been released.

Axiom Repertory Theatre is suing its insurers after they refused to cover losses from a 2024 fire, citing a lapse in the theatre's insurance coverage. The dispute leaves the company pursuing legal action to recover damages from the blaze. The theatre is based in the Redding, California area, according to regional reporting on the lawsuit.

Authorities have officially declared a major wildfire in south-west France extinguished, two months after it broke out. The blaze, the country's largest since 1949, scorched around 42,000 hectares of land, making it one of the most destructive fires in modern French history. The announcement closes a long battle by firefighters against the summer blaze.

Fire agencies are increasingly deploying drones on the front lines of wildfire response, using them for mapping, spotting ignitions and guiding crews in dangerous terrain. Reporting highlights how robots and artificial intelligence could play an expanding role in detecting and fighting fires as climate-driven blazes grow more frequent and severe.

A fire broke out in a building near the Teal Bend Golf Course in Sacramento, prompting authorities to declare a hazmat situation. Emergency crews responded to the blaze, and responders are treating the scene as hazardous, though details on injuries, the cause, and what materials triggered the hazmat response have not yet been released.