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Indian farmer Govind Singh travelled for nearly two days by train, one among legions of Hindu pilgrims joining the largest gathering of humanity.

In an instant, the arsonist is seen again engulfed in flames and then hurriedly removing the burning trousers before running off bare-cheeked with an unharmed accomplice.

Two-time Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins, perhaps best known for his role in "The Silence of the Lambs," reportedly lost his luxurious home. Pictures appeared to show the 87-year-old's property burned to the ground, though Hopkins has yet to issue a public statement.

The world's largest gathering of humanity begins in India on Monday, a six-week Hindu festival organisers expect to attract up to 400 million pilgrims.

There were fears ahead of his arrival that Mondlane could be arrested, including on charges related to the weeks of protests by his supporters, many of them young Mozambicans desperate for change.

"Star Wars" star Mark Hamill told followers on Instagram that he had fled his Malibu home with his wife and pet dog, escaping down a road flanked by active fires.

At least five people have been killed in wildfires rampaging around Los Angeles, officials said with firefighters overwhelmed by multiple blazes.

With a huge pall of smoke visible throughout Los Angeles, events throughout the area were cancelled, including a red-carpet premiere of Jennifer Lopez's new film "Unstoppable."

Thousands of rescuers were searching for survivors in freezing conditions Wednesday after a devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people.