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UNITED STATES

California's wildfire doubles in size

Thousands of firefighters were battling a rapidly growing wildfire in Northern California on Saturday after the blaze more than doubled in size in a 24-hour span. The Park Fire had burned more than 141,640 hectares about 144 kilometers north of the state capital city of Sacramento as of Saturday evening, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Cooler temperatures and more humid air were expected in the region. The fire has destroyed 134 structures, authorities said. Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for multiple communities in several counties.

DR CONGO

Death toll from stampede rises to 9

At least nine people, including two women, have been confirmed dead in a stampede during a concert held Saturday in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, said DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba. According to the minister, several serious injuries were also reported in the accident that occurred during musician Mike Kalambayi's concert at the Stade des Martyrs. With its 80,000 seats, the Stade de Martyrs is one of the largest stadiums in the country. Security sources said that the stadium was over capacity when the stampede occurred.

Agencies - Xinhua