Fire ravages 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, toppling the iconic spire
The 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen caught fire, causing the collapse of its iconic spire, with efforts made to save priceless artworks and valuables. [ more ]
Roof destroyed in fire in Romford attended by 60 London firefighters
A house in Romford was destroyed in a fire, with the London Fire Brigade sending 60 firefighters to the scene.
In Dulwich, a dog had to be rescued from an icy boating lake, highlighting the dangers of keeping dogs off leads near water in freezing temperatures. [ more ]
Fire Tears Through a Red Sauce Institution of South Brooklyn
Ortobello, a long-standing red sauce institution of Bensonhurst, is raising funds to rebuild after a fire, while new restaurants like Somedays Bakery and Due Madri are opening in different locations. [ more ]
Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange Building Partly Collapses in Fire
The old stock exchange building in Copenhagen, a significant historical site, suffered a partial collapse due to a fire, leading to the evacuation of surrounding buildings and removal of valuable artworks. [ more ]
Fire Rips Through Abkhazia Gallery, Destroying Nearly 4,000 Artworks
A fire in Abkhazia destroyed thousands of paintings belonging to the National Gallery of Abkhazia, causing an irreparable loss for the region's national culture.
Residents managed to save only 200 artworks from the burning building, while the rest were lost in the fire. [ more ]
The scaffolding around the spire of Notre-Dame cathedral is being dismantled and should be fully visible by the start of the Olympic Summer Games in July.
The restoration work has faced delays, with the completion date pushed back to December.
Annual visitor numbers are expected to increase to 14 million after the cathedral reopens, up from 12 million before the fire. [ more ]
LAPD investigating after body found in fire at 'clandestine' cannabis lab in Green Meadows
A body was recovered at the scene of an explosive and deadly fire in Los Angeles, which is believed to be related to an illegal cannabis operation.
The fire was caused by a clandestine lab producing 'butane honey oil,' a highly flammable and dangerous hash product made with butane and marijuana extract. [ more ]
Chinatown's Yu & Me Books To Reopen At Its Original Location Following Fire
The beloved Yu & Me Books, known for amplifying Asian American and immigrant authors, will reopen in its original Chinatown location after a devastating fire in 2023.
The shop raised over $300,000 on GoFundMe to help owner Lucy Yu recover from the fire. [ more ]
Early Morning Fire on Divisadero Contained to Ground Floor, No Residents Displaced From Units Above
A fire broke out at a building on Divisadero Street, but firefighters were able to quickly contain it and prevent it from spreading to residential units.
A separate house fire in Portola displaced a family of five, but they were saved by their smoke alarms. [ more ]