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Brooklyn
BKReader
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Bushwick Building Owner Cited For Violations Prior Prior to Supermarket, Apartments Fire

Performing illegal work led to a fire incident in a Bushwick building prompting a Department of Buildings citation. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

'Intense' fire breaks out in Bath Beach apartment building * Brooklyn Paper

Residents escaped a fire caused by a dropped candle; building had various safety violations and history of neglect. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Bensonhurst's beloved Ortobello restaurant looks to rebuild after devastating fire * Brooklyn Paper

Ortobello Restaurant in Bensonhurst faces rebuilding after a kitchen fire, prompting closure for inspection and reconstruction. [ more ]
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www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
5 days ago
London

Sutton house fire under investigation as body found

A person has died in a fire in Sutton, with the cause of the fire not believed to be suspicious at this early stage. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Footage shows clouds of smoke as fire rages through south London pub

The fire at a historic Grade II listed derelict pub in Mitcham damaged three floors and the roof, with emergency services battling for almost three hours. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London

Emergency services called to fire at south London tube station

Emergency services responded to a small fire at Balham underground station in south London.
British Transport Police and London Fire Brigade successfully handled the situation at the station. [ more ]
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www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Garden shed destroyed and neighbour's window damaged by fire in Tower Hamlets

London Fire Brigade received multiple calls about a fire incident in a residential area in Tower Hamlets, with no injuries reported. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Three people flee flat fire on 11th floor of Abbey Wood block

A fire at an Abbey Wood flat caused three people to evacuate. The fire was controlled quickly and no injuries were reported. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago
London

11 taken to hospital with more than 100 evacuated from south west London flat fire

Multiple fire crews and residents were involved in a significant fire incident in South Kensington, resulting in property damage and several rescues.
The fire operations were challenging, requiring a large team to control and prevent further spread, impacting road closures but not rail services. [ more ]
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www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Roads closed after huge police station fire to reopen over a month later

Roads around Forest Gate Police Station, closed since a fire last month, are set to reopen at 6 pm today. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Forest Gate fire: Officers relocated after huge blaze at east London police station

Temporary relocation of Met Police officers in east London after Forest Gate police station blaze.
Continuity plan in place to ensure policing service to residents in east London remains unchanged. [ more ]
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Thick smoke billowing from huge police station blaze

More than 100 firefighters are tackling a fire at Forest Gate Police Station in Newham.
Large amounts of smoke have been produced; local residents advised to keep windows and doors closed. [ more ]
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www.thetottenhamindependent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Woman taken to hospital following fire in a converted house

Fire in a converted house caused damage to a first-floor flat, resulting in a woman hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Firefighters recommend home safety checks for avoiding fire hazards. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Victorian home burns in downtown San Jose 2-alarm fire

Firefighters responded to a fast-burning fire at a Victorian home in downtown San Jose.
The structure experienced significant damage, and there were no immediate reports of injuries. [ more ]
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www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Cause of fire revealed after 50 people evacuate from Erith flat block

Accidental fire caused by unsafe disposal of smoking materials led to 50 evacuations and no injuries. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Three escape from early morning Erith flat fire

Three people escaped a flat fire in Erith on March 28 before fire crews arrived on scene.
Firefighters from Erith and Bexley fire stations are investigating the cause of the fire at a ground-floor flat on Empire Way. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

More than 100 evacuated and nearly a dozen injured after fire in South Kensington

Eleven people hospitalized after fire in South Kensington.
Firefighters working to contain fire in converted terraced house. [ more ]
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BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

East Williamsburg Church Fundraiser Exposed as Fraudulent Scheme

GoFundMe donation page for fire at church revealed as a scam.
Diocese of Brooklyn encounters multiple scam attempts post the fire incident. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Six People Sustain Minor Injuries in Brooklyn Church Fire

Fire broke out at a church in Brooklyn on Easter Sunday, during mass.
The fire, a five-alarm incident at Our Lady of the Rosary Pompeii, affected the rectory area. [ more ]
BKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Elderly Woman Dies in Blaze at Long Island Senior Housing Complex

Elderly women affected by fire at senior living complex
Tragic incident resulting in death and serious injury [ more ]
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www.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Four people rushed to hospital after fire burns down house

Emergency services responded to a house fire in Clapton, leading to road closures and hospitalizations.
Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters worked together to control the fire in the three-storey house. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Firefighters find person dead in living room after Herne Hill flat fire

Fire at Herne Hill flat results in one fatality
Investigators examining cause of fire [ more ]
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Police station blaze: Firefighters back at scene after smoke comes from charred roof

Investigation ongoing after fire at Forest Gate Police Station
Emergency services continue monitoring situation post-fire [ more ]
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The Mercury News
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Two-alarm fire damages small gym at East Bay high school

Small gymnasium at Amador Valley High School damaged by a two-alarm fire; no injuries reported.
Fire did not spread beyond gym, but knocked out power; cause of the fire still undetermined. [ more ]
eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Two-alarm fire damages small gym at East Bay high school

The gymnasium at Amador Valley High School was damaged in a two-alarm fire, but no one was injured.
The fire knocked out power at the school and firefighters from two departments were able to extinguish the blaze within 30 minutes. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Firefighters race to tackle blaze as smoke billows from takeaway

Around 30 firefighters tackled a fire at a takeaway.
London Fire Brigade urged people to avoid the area. [ more ]
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www.hamhigh.co.uk
2 days ago
London

Cause of fire under probe after blaze damages part of three-storey house

Firefighters responded to a blaze on Elsworthy Road in Primrose Hill that damaged part of a three-storey house. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
5 days ago
London

Woman hit by bus rushed to hospital as road closures remain

A bus collides with a woman in her 50s in Hornchurch, leading to road closures and police investigations. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago
London

40 evacuated from hospital after vape battery explodes

An exploding vape battery caused a fire at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, leading to the evacuation of 40 people. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago
London

Video shows thick smoke billowing from blaze which destroyed garages

Fire reported in Chadwell Heath, derelict garages mostly destroyed, no injuries, cause unknown. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Fire breaks out at derelict Croydon pub just six months after 'suspicious' blaze

A derelict pub in Croydon experienced a fire six months after a previous suspicious blaze, with the cause still under investigation. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Workers escape from fire that destroyed ground floor of derelict pub in Croydon

Five construction workers safely escaped a fire in a derelict pub in Croydon, with the incident now under investigation. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
JavaScript

Fire at Fremont's Extra Space Storage facility destroys units, memories

Devastating fire at Fremont storage facility destroys 50+ units and family memories. [ more ]
www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

'Deliberate' blaze at derelict pub hit by second fire in two months

The Ship & Anchor pub in Dagenham caught fire for the second time in two months, treated as deliberate by London Fire Brigade. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Several people treated as major fire breaks out at restaurant in Petts Wood

Multiple people treated after fire at Petts Wood restaurant. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Woman dies after flat fire in Bromley

A woman died in a flat fire incident in Bromley, under investigation. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Four men assessed at scene of huge fire at derelict pub in Mitcham

Four men assessed at the scene of a huge fire at a derelict pub in Mitcham. Firefighters controlled the fire using a 32-meter turntable ladder as a water tower. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Block 'evacuated' after flat blaze

Fire in Harold Hill block of flats prompts investigation. [ more ]
www.enfieldindependent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London

Blaze destroys caravan and damages bus shelter

Fire destroyed a caravan, damaged hoardings, and part of a bus shelter in Enfield. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Hampstead pub owner praises fire brigade after Easter weekend blaze

The Roebuck pub in Hampstead suffered an upstairs kitchen fire but the pub itself was unharmed.
The London Fire Brigade responded swiftly, and the pub was able to reopen the following day. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Flat blaze sees man taken to hospital

A man was hospitalized after a fire in a third-floor flat in East Finchley.
24 calls were made about the blaze, with firefighters extinguishing it by 8.20 am. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Fire destroys flats above pub as women taken to hospital

Five flats destroyed in fire at pub in Hampstead.
Three women hospitalized due to the fire incident. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay food

Woman critically burned after tent catches fire in East Oakland homeless encampment

A 40-year-old woman was hospitalized with severe burns after her tent caught fire in an East Oakland homeless encampment.
The woman suffered second-degree and third-degree burns and was listed in critical condition after the blaze. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Boston

One dead after major fire engulfs multiple buildings in East Boston

30 residents displaced, $5 million damage in East Boston fire.
One fatality, six injuries, and massive firefighter response to six-alarm blaze in East Boston. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Boston

Firefighter injured, nine displaced in Chinatown restaurant fire

One firefighter sustained minor injuries in a fire that started in a Chinatown restaurant.
Six adults and three children were displaced, receiving assistance from the Red Cross. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

Electric rickshaw bursts into flames near Buckingham Palace

An electric rickshaw caught fire near Buckingham Palace, resulting in its total destruction.
Despite speculation, the fire was not treated as suspicious or deliberate, and no injuries were reported. [ more ]
Mission Local
1 month ago
Mission District

Fire on Weiss alley in Mission injures two, displaces 10

Fire spread through buildings and cars, injuring two and displacing 10.
Cause of the fire is under investigation by San Francisco Fire Department. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Fire-torched downtown San Jose homes were hit by many code violations

Owner of burned homes faced city complaints for code violations
San Jose officials alarmed by blighted conditions at the houses [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Woman dies in early morning basement fire

Woman died in a basement fire in Hoxton
10 firefighters responded to the fire in Shepherdess Walk, Hoxton [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Man rushed to hospital after 'explosion' shuts major road

Fire broke out at a three-story house converted into flats in London, causing one person to be hospitalized.
The fire led to the closure of a major road and traffic disruption in the area. [ more ]
www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Cigarette causes tower block fire which saw road taped off

A cigarette caused a fire in a 33-storey flat block on the Isle of Dogs.
London Fire Brigade emphasizes proper cigarette disposal to prevent fires. [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Suspect named and charged with arson after four injured in Hackney house fire

Man charged with arson after fire in Hackney
Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters tackled blaze in Clapton [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Moscow concert hall attack: What do we know so far?

At least 60 people killed in Moscow concert hall attack
Former President Trump held Miss Universe contest at the venue
Attackers set off explosives causing a large fire at the scene [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war live: North Korea says Vladimir Putin keen to visit soon

Russia's deputy foreign minister opposes Nato exercises
Nato's exercises seen as part of a hybrid war against Russia [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

London house set on fire in possible anti-Semitic hate crime as four injured

Investigation of house fire in London as possible anti-semitic hate crime
Suspect arrested for arson and antisemitic comments
London Fire Brigade response to fire incident [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Images show smoke filling streets as house damaged in fire

Fire engulfs terraced house in Clapton
Road closures and traffic diversions due to fire [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Roof of empty pub destroyed by fire as brigade launch probe

The Ship & Anchor pub in Dagenham was gutted by fire, no injuries reported.
Fire crews stayed all night to extinguish the blaze in the disused pub. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Cause of Romford Wagamama fire revealed with restaurant set to reopen

Wagamama restaurant in Romford damaged by an electrical fire, set to reopen soon.
No injuries were reported during the fire incident. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Five people treated by paramedics after fire at two-roomed flat in Erith

Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters responded to a flat fire in Erith.
Five people were treated at the scene by paramedics. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Fresh embarrassment for Navy as fire breaks out on 3bn flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth

Fire incident on HMS Queen Elizabeth under control
Challenges faced by HMS Queen Elizabeth with coupling issues [ more ]
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago
London

'I am incredibly proud' - Police push on as normal despite station damaged in blaze

Police station roof destroyed in fire, officers relocated
Neighbourhood patrols continue as usual, 999 response team temporarily based at Plaistow Police Station
Officers' equipment re-issued, continuity plan in place [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Terrifying video as Met Police officers kick door down to run into burning building

Police officers show bravery and professionalism by running into a burning building to save lives.
Wesley Guilherme Farias charged with arson after 13 people hospitalized in fire incident. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Moment residents rescued from burning Kensington flats captured on police bodycam

Police officers ran into a burning building in South Kensington to rescue residents.
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson for the blaze at a five-storey building in Emperor's Gate. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Firefighters battle blaze at five-storey building in South Kensington

Eleven people hospitalized after a fire in South Kensington.
Injuries primarily due to smoke inhalation. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Fire breaks out at Bexleyheath workshop

Fire broke out in Bexleyheath workshop this morning at 6.30am.
No injuries reported, incident resolved by 8.34am with the help of two fire engines and crews. [ more ]
ESPN.com
2 months ago
FC Barcelona

Valencia ask to postpone game after deadly fire

Valencia and Levante request game postponements following deadly fire in city.
Clubs in Spain express condolences and support for victims and emergency services. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

Major fire breaks out at French plant housing lithium batteries

Lithium batteries caught fire at a recycling plant in France, emitting toxic smoke.
No casualties reported from the fire in France storing lithium batteries. [ more ]
www.times-series.co.uk
2 months ago
Cooking

Blaze in popular pub caused by unattended cooking oil in kitchen

The fire at the Tally Ho pub in London was caused by unattended cooking oil.
The fire damaged parts of the first floor, second floor, and roof of the building. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Electric bus fleet temporarily withdrawn in south London following Wimbledon fire

Electric bus fleet withdrawn in south London after a bus caught fire
Investigation into the blaze led to the temporary withdrawal of buses on route 200 [ more ]
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