The deadliest wildfire in the United States in a century, Hawaii wildfires have caused 93 deaths | City | United States

The Associated Press reported on August 13th that wildfires have caused at least 93 deaths on Maui Island in Hawaii, USA, and the number of fatalities is expected to continue to rise. The California Camp fire, which caused at least 85 deaths in 2018, has become the deadliest wildfire in the United States in a century. The Associated Press reported, citing data from a well-known disaster modeling company, that the total insurance compensation losses caused by the Maui Island fire in Hawaii will reach the second highest in the state's history. The company stated in a statement that based on current real estate values, the impact of this fire is second only to Hurricane Iniki in Hawaii in 1992. The area of wildfire has exceeded 8.78 square kilometers, damaging more than 2200 buildings.

On August 12th, La Haina, Maui Island, Hawaii, USA, after a wildfire.

Molten aluminum flows under a burnt out car.

Soldiers and pilots belonging to the Hawaiian National Guard assisted Maui County and state officials in conducting search operations around La Haina.

This wildfire has become the most severe natural disaster in the history of Hawaii and the most severe fire in a century in the United States. Hawaii has the world's largest outdoor alarm system, which can emit a loud warning sound to remind people to evacuate in the event of tsunamis and other natural disasters. However, in the most severe natural disaster in the history of Hawaii, this warning system remained silent throughout, sparking a wave of questioning.

On August 13th, Keehei, Hawaii's emergency alarm system alarm.

Zelensky acknowledges Ukraine's attack on the Crimean Bridge

On August 13th, Ukrainian President Zelensky admitted in a video speech that Ukraine is responsible for the recent attempt to attack the Crimean Bridge. Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian military is responding daily to Russia's special military operations, including, for example, "thick smoke on the Crimean Bridge.". According to a report by Russian news agency, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated on the 12th that the Ukrainian side attempted to attack the Crimean Bridge with an S-200 missile modified for attack purposes. The missile was shot down and the attack did not cause any damage, and the bridge's traffic was temporarily closed.

On August 12th, thick smoke rose near the Crimean Bridge in the Crimean region.

The Tomb of the Lamp King in Shiraz, southern Iran has been attacked by terrorists, resulting in 1 death and 7 injuries

On the evening of August 13th, the Tomb of the Lamp King, located in Shiraz City, Fars Province, Iran, was attacked by terrorists. According to the TASNIM news agency in Iran, two terrorists attempted to enter the premises with guns but were counterattacked by on-site guards. At present, the terrorist attack has caused one death and seven injuries. The Tomb of the Lamp King is a famous tourist attraction located in Shiraz, southern Iran, featuring a tomb and mosque. According to local tradition, many people go to the Tomb of the Lamp King to pay their respects at night.

Over 2000 people evacuated due to flooding in multiple areas of the Russian Far East coastal border region

Affected by typhoon "Kanu", some cities and regions in Russia's Far East coastal border region declared a state of emergency due to rainstorm disasters. The Civil Defense and Emergency Department of Binhai Border Region announced on August 13th that over 2000 people have been evacuated, and 4368 private residences and 48 sections of roads have been flooded. The Russian Far East Power Grid Company told Russian media that 13 residential areas in the coastal border area have been partially or completely cut off due to damage to power facilities caused by floods.

Iraq substation fire causing nationwide power outage

A fire broke out at a substation in southern Iraq on August 12th, causing a nationwide power outage.

On August 13th, workers worked at a power plant in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.

A house explosion in Pennsylvania, USA, causing at least 5 deaths

On August 13th, local officials in Pennsylvania reported that a house explosion occurred in the town of Plum near Pittsburgh, the second largest city in the state, on the 12th, resulting in at least 5 deaths and 3 injuries.

On August 13th, an investigator walked past the ruins of a house explosion on Pram Rural Ridge Avenue.

Afghan women hold protests to fight for the right to education

On August 12th, in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, Afghan women wearing burqas held up signs in protest, fighting for the right to education.

Switzerland hosts a contemporary art festival where masters present the "Horizon" performance from high altitude

On August 13th, during the four-day Contemporary Art Festival in Yverdon les Bains, Switzerland, Chloe Moglia from the French art company Rhizome presented a "horizon" performance to the audience from high altitude.

California Coast Lily Blooms

On August 12th, a lily bloomed on a coast in San Mateo County, California, USA. Bai Zi Lian is a perennial perennial herbaceous plant that means "love flower" in Greek.

Perseid meteor shower in the night sky of Kumanovo, North Macedonia

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the three largest meteor showers in the northern hemisphere each year. From July to August, the Perseid meteor shower becomes active. When Earth passes through the dust belt left by the Swift Tatel comet, these dust particles collide with the atmosphere at a speed of 60 kilometers per second, burning and emitting light due to friction, forming meteors.

On August 12th, a Perseid meteor shower was observed in the night sky in Kumanovo, North Macedonia.