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Emergency services rush to the scene of a fire at industrial units in south London as thick smoke billows across the British capital. London Fire Brigade said the inferno had engulfed three commercial units under a railway line as well as four cars and a telephone box in the Elephant and Castle area, near the Thames. IMAGES
Hundreds of firefighters backed by planes and helicopters battle a massive forest fire in the Harz mountains of central Germany for the second day. The blaze began in the Harz Mountains on 6 September prompting the evacuation of about 500 hikers and other tourists from the area. IMAGES
A major incident has been declared by the London Fire Brigade after a fire broke out at a block of flats in Dagenham in East London. Forty fire engines and more than two-hundred firefighters have been at the scene since the fire broke out in the early hours of Monday morning. IMAGES
Police, ambulance workers and fire fighters work near the site of a deadly Istanbul residential building fire that has claimed the lives of at least 25 people, according to the city governor's office. At least three people are in hospital with serious injuries. IMAGES
Helicopters and emergency service vehicles have rushed to Crocus City Hall after gunmen opened fire on a rock concert at the suburban Moscow theatre which was then set ablaze, killing an estimated 40 people and wounding at least 100 more, according to Russia's FSB. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement on the Telegram messaging app. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.