[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

Release time:Apr 16, 2024 03:23 AM

On August 31st, a fire broke out in a multi story building in the central business district of Johannesburg, South Africa. The accident has resulted in 75 deaths and at least 50 people have been taken to the hospital for treatment.

On August 31st, rescue workers were busy at the scene of a fire in Johannesburg, South Africa.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

On August 31st, people walked past the building where a fire broke out in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Hurricane Idalya has passed through Florida with over 560000 users experiencing power outages


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

Hurricane Adalia made landfall along the narrow strip of Florida in the early hours of August 31st. Hurricane "Idalia" landed and transited from the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in the northwest of Florida on August 30 with heavy rain and wind, causing more than 560000 users in the state to lose power, and then moved to the southeast of Georgia and gradually weakened.

On August 30th, in Hudson, Florida, USA, buildings after a hurricane.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

"Sea anemone" approaches fishing boats from various parts of Zhejiang province returning to port to take shelter from the wind

Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, is expected to enter the southeastern waters of the East China Sea on the night of September 1st. Fishing boats operating at sea in various parts of Zhejiang Province have returned to port to take shelter.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

On August 31st, a large number of fishing boats returned to the Ruoshan Fishing Port in Shitang Town, Wenling City, Zhejiang Province to take shelter from the wind.

Response to Typhoon "Sula": Multiple subway stations in Shenzhen have been opened as shelters


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

On August 31st, in Shenzhen, Guangdong, a temporary resettlement site was set up at Qianhai Bay Station in the Qianhai Free Trade Zone. Many surrounding construction workers rested inside the station to avoid Typhoon Sula. "Sula" is about to land. In order to ensure the safety of Shenzhen citizens, the Shenzhen Metro has opened subway stations such as Qianhai Bay Station, Futian Station, and Guiwan Station as emergency shelters. The air conditioning and restrooms at the stations have been fully opened, and station staff have been arranged to provide adequate shelter.

Greece will adopt measures such as installing forest temperature detectors to cope with wildfires


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

Greek Prime Minister Mizotakis stated in a speech to parliament on August 31 that Greece will respond to wildfires by deploying drones and installing forest temperature sensors. He said that Greece will deploy more than 100 drones to monitor the situation of wildfires in real time, install temperature detectors in cultural relics and high-risk forest areas, and recruit about 500 forestry scientists and more than 1000 firefighters.

On August 31st, wildfires intensified in the villages of Evros, Sidiro, and Yannuli in Greece, with a firefighter running.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

People in Russia's coastal border area evacuated overnight due to repeated rainstorm

On September 1st, residents of Russia's coastal border area evacuated urgently to Vladivostok aboard ships from the Pacific Fleet.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

Some parts of Türkiye suffer from drought

Some parts of Türkiye have suffered drought recently.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

Drought in front of the Telcos Dam near Istanbul, Türkiye, on August 29.

A series of car bomb attacks have occurred in the capital of Ecuador


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

On the early morning of August 31st, a car bomb attack occurred in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. A truck was detonated and its roof flew over ten meters, landing on the roof of a nearby building. The glass on the second and third floors of the building was destroyed, and some furniture was also damaged. The police found two gas cylinders, explosives, and fuel at the scene, and are currently investigating the source of the bombs. As of now, six suspects suspected of involvement in the bomb attack have been arrested. The police said that there were two car bomb explosions in the capital of Ecuador, but no casualties were caused.

On August 31st, in Quito, Ecuador, police are inspecting the wreckage of a car after an explosion.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

A detention center in Quito, Ecuador was maliciously set on fire, and the military evacuated prisoners

On August 31st, in the northern part of Quito, Ecuador, a group of detainees set fire to the Virgilio Guerrero juvenile detention center.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

After the riot, the police were guarding the prisoners.

Five railway workers in Italy died in a train collision


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

On the night of August 30th, a train collision occurred in the small town of Brandizzo near Turin in northern Italy, resulting in the death of five railway maintenance workers.

On August 31st, staff were busy at the scene of a train collision at Brandizo Station in Italy.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

Chinese Task Force Arrives in Thailand during the Sino Thai Blue Assault 2023 Naval Joint Training

According to the consensus reached between China and Thailand and the Navy's 2023 international military cooperation plan, the navies of China and Thailand will hold joint training in early September near the Gulf of Thailand and Sotao.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

On August 31st, the Chinese Navy task force, which was sent to Thailand to participate in the joint training of the "Blue Assault 2023" Sino Thai Navy, arrived at the joint training area.

Giant panda twins born in Germany celebrate their 4th birthday


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

On August 31st, the twin brothers "Dream" and "Dream Round" of giant pandas born in Germany celebrated their 4th birthday, and the Berlin Zoo held a celebration event for them.

On August 31st, giant pandas "Dream" and "Dream Round" played at the Berlin Zoo in Germany.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

5 million bees in Canada "flee"

On August 30th, Canadian police reported that multiple beehives loaded on a truck were loose and fell off a road west of Toronto, causing approximately 5 million bees to scatter and flee. The police remind passing drivers to close their windows tightly and pedestrians to avoid the road section to prevent being stung.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

On August 30th, in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, a beekeeper is handling escaped bees.

"Blue Moon"


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

When there are two full moon nights in a Gregorian month, the second full moon is given a poetic and picturesque name: "Blue Moon". The full moon on August 30th is the second full moon in August.

On August 30th, a silhouette of a seagull in front of the Blue Moon in Cape Town, South Africa.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

Sanya, Hainan: Free admission to scenic spots and exploration of high-quality development of tourism industry

In recent years, the Hainan Sanya Luhuitou Scenic Area, Xiaoxiao Dongtian Tourist Area, and Tianya Haijiao Tourist Area, which are affiliated with Sanya Tourism and Culture Group, have successively been opened for free. After the free opening, the number of tourists has increased significantly, and various scenic spots have adapted to local conditions, exploring the potential for secondary consumption such as catering, transportation, and entertainment, and exploring the high-quality development of the tourism industry. According to statistics, from January to June this year, the total secondary consumption revenue of the three major scenic spots increased by 129% year-on-year.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

The dusk scenery of the Xiaodongtian tourist area.

Happy Harvest


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75

In early autumn, farmers from all over the country seize the opportunity to harvest and dry crops on sunny days.

On August 30th, in Huaqiao Village, Jingzi Town, Shuangfeng County, Loudi City, Hunan Province, farmers drove agricultural machinery to harvest rice.


[Looking at the World] The death toll from a building fire in Johannesburg, South Africa has risen to 75
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Shanghai Director Luo Dong: I am the same Shanghai as "Mei's Day and Night" | Director | Night
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In 2023, various activities of the "66 Shanghai Nightlife Festival" were carried out in full swing, focusing on seven major areas: night shopping, night food, night tourism, night entertainment, night shows, night reading, and night sports. On the evening of June 15, a group of more than 30 people from a night tour of Shanghai consisting of citizens' cycling enthusiasts set out from the south bank of Suzhou Creek on the "Little Grey Seat" green orange bicycle, clocked in Garden Bridge of Shanghai and other city landmarks with urban cultural charm to expand the fun of urban night life. "Didi Adventure Cycling Night", cycling enthusiasts first come to Shanghai Innovation and Creativity Research Institute to visit the "Night Dimension - Adventure Night Art Exhibition". The rolling resistance coefficient of the "Little Grey Seat" bicycle tires is reduced by 20%, making riding more effortless and easier. Moving step by step, cyclists embark on a night tour of dazzling Shanghai. When the cycling team reaches an important landmark building, they can stop and listen

Suspected of organized crime and illegal trafficking of immigrants, [Looking at the World] Greek immigrant ship capsizing accident, 9 people arrested related | Prime Minister | Accident
Suspected of organized crime and illegal trafficking of immigrants, [Looking at the World] Greek immigrant ship capsizing accident, 9 people arrested related | Prime Minister | Accident

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