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A month to the day after the deadly Camp Fire was sparked in Northern California, which later swept through and destroyed Courtney Werblow's family home in Paradise, California, she and her loved ones found hope.

Cat Feared Lost During Wildfire Comes Running When She Sees Her Family Again

To date, more than 160,000 acres have burned in California's deadly Carr Fire, one of the most severe in the state's history.

Unlikely Friends Found Huddling Together In The Wake Of Deadly Wildfire

As rescue crews in Italy continue the search for nearly two dozen people missing in the ruins of a hotel buried by a powerful avalanche last week, hopes have been renewed that more victims could be found alive.

Trapped Puppies Found Alive Days After Deadly Avalanche

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The dust may have begun to settle following the deadly earthquake which claimed over 500 lives in Ecuador on Saturday, but the extent of that tragedy is far from fully measured for those who survived.

Loyal Dog Waits In Ruined Home For His Owner Who Died During Earthquake

When her babies were in danger, this mama dog's instincts kicked in.

Brave Mama Dog Risks Everything To Save Her Babies

Forty-one animals lost their lives after a fire swept through controversial animal attraction Wildlife In Need (WIN) on Tuesday.

41 Animals Die In Fire At Shady Wildlife Facility

Countless animals have been left displaced and distressed in recent months as devastating wildfires continue to ravage their home in Indonesia.

Desperate Orangutan Reaches Out To Hold His Rescuer's Hand

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Thousands of residents in eastern India have been displaced in recent weeks after heavy rains caused widespread flooding across the region.

Dog Swims Through Floodwaters Carrying Her Puppies To Safety

Four people have been killed and more than 20 are still missing following the collapse of two mining dams in Brazil - a tragic event that inundated several towns in a thick slurry of sludge and mud.

Dramatic Photos Show Dog Saved From Devastating Mudslide

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Hundreds of residents, both humans and animals alike, have been affected by a massive wildfire which continues to rage across California.

Survivor Cat Emerges As Symbol Of Hope Amid California Wildfire

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For some, protecting their loved ones from harm isn't just a noble duty - it's an instinct.

Man Dies Cradling Cat To Shield Her During Building Collapse

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Mark Woodbury lost nearly everything to a devastating fire that tore through his home - but thanks to his incredible act of heroism, the most important thing in his life was saved.

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