1936day.year
A fire wipes out Kursha-2 in the Meshchera Lowlands, Ryazan Oblast, Russia, killing 1,200 and leaving only 20 survivors.
A devastating wildfire engulfed the Kursha-2 settlement in Russia on August 3, 1936, killing around 1,200 people.
On August 3, 1936, a catastrophic wildfire consumed the Kursha-2 logging settlement in Russia’s Meshchera Lowlands, resulting in an estimated 1,200 fatalities and leaving only 20 survivors. The blaze, fueled by high temperatures and dense pine forests, spread rapidly through the remote Ryazan Oblast region. Firefighters and local volunteers faced overwhelming conditions with little warning of the fire’s sudden surge. The disaster exposed serious deficiencies in Soviet forest management and emergency response systems. In the aftermath, officials implemented stricter fire prevention measures and improved safety protocols in logging camps. The tragedy of Kursha-2 remains one of the deadliest wildfires in history and a stark reminder of nature’s destructive potential.
Kursha-2
Meshchera Lowlands
Ryazan Oblast
Russia
1975day.year
A privately chartered Boeing 707 strikes a mountain peak and crashes near Agadir, Morocco, killing 188.
A Boeing 707 chartered flight crashed into a mountain near Agadir, Morocco, in 1975, killing all 188 on board.
On August 3, 1975, a privately chartered Boeing 707 aircraft tragically crashed into a mountain peak near Agadir, Morocco. The flight, en route from Europe to Africa, encountered navigational errors in poor visibility. All 188 passengers and crew on board were killed instantly upon impact. Rescue teams faced challenging terrain and harsh conditions while recovering remains. The disaster stood as one of the deadliest aviation accidents of the era. Investigations highlighted the need for improved navigational aids and stricter flight safety measures.
1975
Boeing 707
strikes a mountain peak and crashes
Agadir
Morocco
2014day.year
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake kills at least 617 people and injures more than 2,400 in Yunnan, China.
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Yunnan province, China, causing widespread destruction and claiming hundreds of lives.
On August 3, 2014, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Yunnan province in southwestern China. The tremor caused buildings to collapse in rural and urban areas, leaving at least 617 people dead. More than 2,400 residents were injured, many trapped under rubble. Rescue teams from across the country were dispatched to search for survivors amid challenging mountainous terrain. The disaster prompted emergency relief efforts, including medical aid and temporary shelters. Reconstruction work and safety assessments began immediately to support affected communities and prevent future tragedies.
2014
earthquake
Yunnan
2023day.year
Worst floods hit major parts of Slovenia.
Severe flooding inundated large areas of Slovenia, causing widespread damage and disrupting communities.
In August 2023, torrential rains led to record-breaking floods across Slovenia, submerging towns and cutting off roads. Rivers overflowed, sweeping away bridges and isolating remote villages. Emergency services launched large-scale rescue operations, evacuating residents by boat and helicopter. Thousands were displaced, and critical infrastructure suffered extensive damage. The floods prompted government and EU aid to support relief and reconstruction efforts. The disaster highlighted the impact of extreme weather events in the region and spurred discussions on improving flood defenses and climate resilience.
2023
floods
Slovenia