{"id":11251,"date":"2026-05-23T20:04:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T20:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetwistzone.com\/?p=11251"},"modified":"2026-05-23T20:04:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T20:04:22","slug":"massive-fire-erupts-in-city-of-m-thick-black-smoke-engulfs-the-sky-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetwistzone.com\/?p=11251","title":{"rendered":"Massive Fire Erupts in City of M \u2014 Thick Black Smoke Engulfs the Sky"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early reports said the fire started in an industrial warehouse area, where several structures quickly became involved. Strong winds helped push the flames, forcing firefighters to call in extra units while workers and nearby residents were evacuated for safety.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Witnesses described intense heat, loud popping sounds, road closures, and heavy smoke drifting over parts of the city. 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