40 m. ago Carolina fires updates: Officials warn containment may take days as new wildfire erupts in North Carolina

Forecasters warn of elevated wildfire threat as thick smoke around Carolina Forest near South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach area causes visibility issue

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9 h. ago Residents evacuated, emergency declared as huge fires rage across North and South Carolina

Hundreds of fires are burning across both states

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11 h. ago Carolina wildfire map: North and South Carolina enter state of emergency as residents evacuated

More than 175 fires have scorched 6.6 square miles, forcing governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency

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16 h. ago Carolina fires updates: Emergency declared in North and South Carolina as wildfires force evacuations

A blaze near Carolina Forest, a community just west of tourist spot Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, stretched across 1,600 acres

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16 h. ago Lethal injection, electrocution and now firing squads. A look at US execution methods

South Carolina is preparing this week to execute a man by firing squad, a capital punishment method that hasn’t been used in the U.S. in nearly 15 years

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22 h. ago Multiple wildfires in North and South Carolina force evacuations

Emergency unfolds amid warnings throughout south-east over dry and windy conditions that exacerbate wildfiresFire officials on Sunday were battling to contain the blazes ravaging North and South Carolina, which have forced evacuations in some areas.The emergency unfolded amid warnings throughout the south-east over dry and windy conditions that exacerbate wildfires. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Carolina fires updates: Wildfires burn in Myrtle Beach area threatening homes and forcing evacuations

A blaze near Carolina Forest, a community just west of tourist spot Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, stretched across 1,200 acres

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24 h. ago Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds

Crews are battling wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds and evacuations have been ordered in some areas

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24 h. ago Who is Brad Sigmon? The South Carolina murderer set for first U.S. firing squad execution in 15 years

Death row inmate convicted of the double murder of David and Gladys Larke has chosen to die by firing squad over fears the electric chair would ‘burn and cook him alive’

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34 h. ago Japan wildfire mapped: One dead and thousands evacuated as country battles largest fire in decades

Over 3,500 residents from over 1,300 households have been evacuated

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50 h. ago Plymouth fire: Emergency services tackle huge city centre blaze as locals warned to stay indoors as thick plumes of smoke rise from a burning building

Residents have been warned to keep their windows and doors closed as firefighters rush to tackle a 'large blaze' at a building in Plymouth.

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50 h. ago United Airlines flight from Heathrow Airport declares emergency after take off

A United Airlines flight has been forced to make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport this evening after experiencing a failure shortly after take off.

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51 h. ago Heathrow Airport emergency response after United Airlines flight reports dangerous issue

The United Airlines Boeing 767-300 plane was forced to return to Heathrow Airport just before 6pm after reporting a failure not long after taking off, prompting an emergency landing

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51 h. ago Plymouth fire: City centre in lockdown with locals told 'stay indoors' amid huge blaze

The large fire broke out in the centre of Plymouth with firefighters and police officers racing to the scene before telling locals to stay indoors as they tackled the blaze

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55 h. ago Horror as huge FedEx aircraft EXPLODES into gigantic fireball just moments after takeoff

Shocking images and videos of a FedEx aircraft bursting into flames went viral on social media Saturday morning as terrified onlookers recorded the scene.

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3 d. ago Czechia train fire horror as huge plume of black smoke fills sky after 'special freight fire alarm'

A major freight train fire has caused huge plumes of black smoke to fill the sky in Czechia, sparking major travel delays across the Olomouc region, near Hustopeci

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3 d. ago Fire Stick warning as users risk £1,000 fine with one simple mistake this weekend

Fire TV Stick users could risk a huge fine this weekend 🚨

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4 d. ago 'Excellent' Amazon Fire TV has shoppers 'struggling to find anything better' amid huge price drop

Shoppers were "full of praise" for the TV which has seen its price slashed significantly on Amazon

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4 d. ago Amazon device deals: Get 42% off Fire TVs and cheaper Echo Spots after huge announcement

The new Amazon Alexa+ could be found on devices very soon, since the announcement device favourites including Fire TVs, Echo Dots and Fire TV Sticks have plummeted in price

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4 d. ago South Carolina man set to face a firing squad seeks postponement, questioning execution procedures

A South Carolina man scheduled to face a firing squad next week is asking that his execution be postponed

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