Istanbul Shaken by 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake, Hundreds Injured

April 23, 2025, 10:21 am

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake rattled Istanbul, scattering panicked residents into the streets and leaving over 150 injured amid trembling buildings. The seismic shock, while not devastating the ancient city entirely, has certainly left its mark—provoking both fear and a touch of city-wide disbelief.

globalnews.ca / Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Istanbul injuring more than 150 people

ledevoir.com / Un puissant séisme de magnitude 6,2 secoue Istanbul

torontosun.com / Buildings shaken and 150 people injured as earthquake hits Istanbul

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New Jersey wildfire prompts evacuations and road closure reversal

April 23, 2025, 8:21 am

New Jersey authorities responded to a fast-moving wildfire in the Pine Barrens by ordering evacuations and shutting down a major highway. As conditions improved, officials lifted the evacuations and reopened the road, highlighting the challenging and unpredictable nature of wildfire management.

torontosun.com / Evacuation orders lifted as fast-moving New Jersey wildfire burns

winnipegfreepress.com / New Jersey forest fire forces thousands to evacuate and temporarily closed a major highway

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