At least 11 people have lost their lives, with fears that the death toll could climb as rescue efforts intensify following devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

Tragic toll: At least 11 confirmed dead as wildfires ravage Los Angeles

A six-foot-long venomous snake was found inside a residential quarter on KMV College Road in Jalandhar, Punjab, causing concern among local residents, especially the children of a migrant family living there.

VIDEO: 6ft snake found in Jalandhar's residential area, Forest Dept officials urge alertness

New York’s Air Quality Index passed 200, which is deemed “very unhealthy”

New York ranked “Most Polluted City” in the world: Canadian wildfires continue to rage

During its first episode former contestant of American Idol,  Kya Monee’ returned to auditions in order to pay a tribute to one his very special friends Willie Spence.

Who was Willie Spence? American Idol judges sob during audition dedicated to former contestant

 The wildfire near an Aegean coastal resort in southwestern Turkey has been largely contained although it is still spreading in a small area, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.

Wildfire near Turkish resort largely contained: President Erdogan

 Three wildfires continue to burn out of control in the community of Catalonia in northeast Spain, the region's fire services have confirmed.

Wildfires rage in Catalonia as heatwave continues to hit Spain

 A major wildfire has erupted in the southern coastal part of Athens, prompting a large response from the fire service as the blaze was reaching residential areas.

Wildfire rages in Athens, homes evacuated

A wildfire continued to rage for a third day in South Korea on Thursday despite firefighting efforts involving dozens of helicopters.

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