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Emergency services in Pirkanmaa have responded to a major building fire in Mänttä-Vilppula, where nearly thirty rescue units have been dispatched to the scene.

Controlled explosions were conducted on a 40-ton rock deemed hazardous to nearby homes in Katakolo, Greece, following recent landslides caused by heavy rainfall.

Experts in Finland are warning motorists about the dangers of slush sliding as temperatures rise and snow begins to melt, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Severe weather conditions in Southern Finland have caused hazardous travel situations and several accidents on the roads.

As spring's pothole repair season approaches, drivers are urged to actively report hazardous locations for safer road conditions.

Most of Spain enjoys a sunny Friday, except for the Canary Islands, which are on alert due to strong winds and hazardous sea conditions.

A broad majority of Copenhagen's City Council has decided to decorate the council's meeting room with the Danish flag, Dannebrog, marking a significant symbol of national identity.

Holtavörðuheiði and Fjarðarheiði have been closed due to hazardous road conditions, including snow avalanche risks in certain areas.

Several significant mountain roads in Iceland are closed due to hazardous conditions including black ice and avalanche risk.

Freezing rain has been reported in several regions of Estonia, creating hazardous conditions on roads and surfaces.

Yle's weather broadcasts featured a stick figure symbol designed to warn the public about hazardous road conditions amidst recent winter weather in Finland.

The article discusses the challenges posed by strong winds and hazardous driving conditions in Iceland.

Light snow compounded the effects of a recent massive snowstorm in the Northeast U.S., leading to hazardous road conditions and extensive snow removal efforts in cities like New York.

Over 3,000 tourists are stranded on Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal due to unsafe ice road conditions, with authorities working to ensure essential supplies are available.

A recent study reveals that even residents living on the 26th floor of high-rise buildings in Mumbai's Wadala area are exposed to hazardous air quality, similar to those living nearer to the ground.

Finland's meteorological institute has issued widespread warnings about hazardous driving conditions due to expected adverse weather this Thursday through Saturday.

There is a warning for icy roads across Eastern Norway due to the risk of freezing rain, which is expected to create hazardous driving conditions.

Road conditions in Lithuania are hazardous due to persistent ice formation, particularly on rural gravel roads where road maintenance crews are actively working.

An asbestos truck accident on the Bruce Highway near Townsville has resulted in injuries and a hazardous asbestos spill into a nearby creek.

Finland is expecting hazardous weather conditions with heavy snowfall bringing up to 20 centimeters of snow this week.

Atlantic Canada is experiencing significant snow and ice from a powerful winter storm that has impacted the region, leading to school closures and hazardous conditions.

The State Labour Inspectorate of Lithuania warns that clearing snow from roofs and removing icicles poses significant risks due to the potential for falls and hazardous working conditions.

Strong storms and heavy rainfall resulted in flooding in Buenos Aires and the surrounding suburbs, creating hazardous conditions throughout the area.

Residents of Vilnius are expressing outrage over icy sidewalks, while local authorities issue warnings regarding hazardous conditions due to ice accumulation.

Finnish safety authorities have issued a warning about potentially hazardous cords in certain jackets from Revolutionrace that could pose injury risks, especially to children.

The fight between winter and spring has left Vilnius sidewalks hazardous due to recent snowfall and melting conditions.

Heavy rains in Durán have caused significant flooding in the El Recreo sector, leading to business closures and hazardous conditions for local residents.

The rising trend of solitary deaths in South Korea highlights a legal gap in handling the biological waste left behind, which is currently treated as regular waste instead of hazardous medical waste.

Latvia's LVC has issued a warning about the hazardous conditions of gravel roads in the upcoming thaw, urging drivers to exercise caution.

Philippe Gélie discusses the precarious situation of Donald Trump's military strategy toward Iran amid rising tensions and an increasing American naval presence in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Five people have died in a series of avalanches in Austria due to heavy snowfall and hazardous conditions.

The Transport Agency has announced the closure of the ice road between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa due to hazardous travel conditions.

A routine homework task led to a hazardous situation in a Tallinn apartment building filled with smoke, where residents were evacuated due to the potential risk of fire from unnoticed heat sources.

A meteorologist warns drivers about hazardous winter conditions as snow is expected across Finland this Saturday, with varying accumulations and potential icy conditions.

The Trump administration is set to rollback air quality regulations limiting mercury emissions from coal plants, raising concerns about public health impacts.

The police in the Westfjords of Iceland are seeking witnesses about a reckless driving incident involving a white vehicle in the Bolungarvik tunnels, where the driver overtook other cars in a hazardous situation.

Rescue services in Lempäälä responded to reports of hissing sounds attributed to a leaking medical nitrous oxide canister in a cardboard box.

This article provides live updates about weather conditions and legal news in California for February 20, 2026, including warnings of low temperatures and hazardous beach conditions.

The welfare sector in Finland is facing challenges in elderly care, as caregivers report increased hazards and excessive time spent on documentation, prompting calls for better allocation of resources.

A hazardous waste incineration plant in Tartu, Estonia, is set to start testing a new facility that is seven times more powerful than the existing one, which currently processes nearly 2000 tons of waste annually.

A large seizure of live tilapia in Brazil resulted in the fish being discarded in a landfill after the cargo was found in a truck containing hazardous materials.

A cold front is expected to bring heavy snowfall and frost to Campbell County, California, leading to hazardous conditions for travel.

A gas detector alarm in the Reichstag building triggered a fire brigade response, with initial reports indicating a small amount of a hazardous substance may have been released.

The municipality of Plunge, Lithuania, is preparing for potential flooding by lowering the water level at the Gondinga hydroelectric power station and advising residents to avoid hazardous ice.

Two individuals, a worker and a project manager, died after being sent to a hazardous site without safety kits to fix a technical failure during construction work.

The article discusses the hazardous conditions at the University of Erlangen, particularly the concerns over PCB exposure for pregnant students and those nursing.

A gas alarm triggered a significant fire department response at the Reichstag building in Berlin this morning.

A former mayor of Vilnius criticizes the city's inadequate infrastructure and decision-making, which have led to hazardous conditions for pedestrians in winter.

Southern Ontario is preparing for a significant winter storm with school closures and hazardous conditions due to snow, freezing rain, and strong winds.

The Norwegian retailer Bohus has issued a recall for its SERONA light chain due to a fire hazard linked to a short circuit detected in the product's transformer.