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3 hours ago

Brooklyn four-alarm fire leaves four firefighters and resident injured | amNewYork

A four-alarm fire in Brooklyn injured four firefighters and a resident, igniting shortly before 9:10 p.m. on August 15, 2025.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Early-morning fire destroys historic Maui restaurant with breathtaking views

Kula Lodge and Restaurant in Maui has been destroyed by fire, with damages and cause still under investigation.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Woman 'runs into street naked' after sunbed sparks tanning salon fire

A regular customer, a bus driver, heard a cackling sound from his sunbed and got dressed quickly before the explosion occurred. Smoke started to accumulate, leading to an explosion that forced staff to evacuate.
London
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Charges pending against Bronx squatter accused of setting fire to home that killed dog | amNewYork

Charges are pending against a Bronx squatter accused of setting fire to an apartment building, killing a resident's dog.
#restaurant-closure
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Locals appalled as blaze 'gawpers' interfere with fire fighters battling Cork housing estate inferno

A fire in Carrigaline gutted two homes, leading to a GoFundMe appeal for the displaced families.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Redondo Beach 911 system knocked out after trash fire turns toxic

"Due to telecommunications outage in the South Bay, 911 lines are currently down," the department posted on Facebook around 2 p.m. Sunday. By the next hour, lines were up.
California
fromQNS
6 days ago

Three firefighters injured while battling four-alarm South Jamaica fire: FDNY - QNS

Three firefighters sustained serious, life-threatening injuries during a four-alarm fire in South Jamaica.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Man (20s) arrested in connection with attempted arson at Conor McGregor's Dublin pub

A man was arrested in connection with criminal damage at the Black Forge Inn in Dublin following a fire incident.
Mobile UX
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Woman awarded 150,000 after LG phone sparks fire in her home

LG was found liable for a fire caused by a defective phone, resulting in nearly $150,000 in damages awarded to the victim.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Illegal firework display on Hammersmith Bridge sparks blaze at school

Illegal fireworks on Hammersmith Bridge caused a fire at St Paul's School, resulting in two arrests for arson.
#path-train
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SUV fire spreads to hillside in Castro Valley, firefighters say

A brush fire in Castro Valley ignited after an SUV fire spread to nearby hillside.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Heap of bricks fell off building facade in Roslindale, fire department says

A collection of bricks fell from a building's facade in Roslindale, but no injuries were reported.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Major fire at Kerry business premises

A significant fire broke out at Diamant Linen, causing extensive damage, with no reported injuries.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Fire at Conor McGregor's Black Forge pub being investigated as criminal damage

A small fire occurred at the Black Forge Inn in Dublin, which is under investigation as criminal damage.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

First lawsuit filed in deadly Fall River fire

According to Mr. Oldrid, the place was not the Taj Mahal. It was kind of a pretty run-down place. They didn't have enough staff.
Miscellaneous
Mobile UX
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Fire at Santa Cruz County mobile home park is being investigated as attempted murder

A fire in Watsonville is under investigation as attempted murder after three individuals were hospitalized due to burn injuries.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Heathrow boss 'frustrated' at being asleep during fire

Heathrow's CEO missed vital emergency calls during a critical fire incident because his phone was on silent.
#assisted-living
fromFortune
1 month ago
Boston

Residents at Massachusetts assisted-living facility say staff fled without helping them during fire that killed 9

fromFortune
1 month ago
Boston

Residents at Massachusetts assisted-living facility say staff fled without helping them during fire that killed 9

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

After deadly fire, Healey pledges over $1 million to boost emergency staffing in Fall River

The July 13 fire at Gabriel House was Massachusetts' deadliest in over four decades, resulting in 10 fatalities.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'Lovely, quiet man' killed in Cork house fire named as master brewer Peter Lyall (62)

The Cork Fire Brigade units had managed to bring the blaze under control within minutes of arriving at the scene, although significant smoke and fire damage occurred.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Man dies in Cork house fire

Firefighters entered the property using breathing apparatus after being informed by neighbours that an individual was still inside the two storey house.
Miscellaneous
#san-jose
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Man dead after apartment fire in Toronto's east end: police | CBC News

One person died and another is critically injured after a fire in a Toronto apartment building.
#arson
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

San Jose Shop Owner Killed in Fire, Officials Say It Was Arson By Unhoused Woman With Prior Arson Charges

fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

San Jose Shop Owner Killed in Fire, Officials Say It Was Arson By Unhoused Woman With Prior Arson Charges

#fall-river
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

1 injured, 2 rescued during early morning boat fire off Santa Cruz County coast

A fishing vessel caught fire off the Santa Cruz County coastline, leading to the evacuation of two crew members and hospitalization of a first responder.
#tomorrowland
fromQNS
1 month ago

Early morning fire at Ravenswood Generating Station sends thick black smoke over western Queens: FDNY - QNS

Firefighters responded to the Ravenswood Generating Station fire at 4:16 a.m. on July 16, dispatching 12 units and 60 personnel to control the blaze.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose: Woman arrested Monday on suspicion of arson, murder

A woman was arrested for murder and arson after allegedly setting fire to a building with an employee inside.
#emergency-response
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Massachusetts fire kills 9 care home residents DW 07/14/2025

A fire at a Massachusetts care home resulted in 9 deaths and injuries to 30 others, trapping residents inside.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Grass fire burns metres from houses in Hornchurch with investigation launched

A significant grass fire near homes in Hornchurch was extinguished by around 60 firefighters with eight fire engines, destroying eight hectares but causing no damage to houses.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

U.S. Air Force vet Albert Shew, 91, dies in S.F. Richmond fire

A one-alarm fire killed Albert Shew, a 91-year-old veteran, and devastated their home after 50 years.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Fire at senior residence in United States kills at least nine people

Nine dead and thirty injured in a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts; investigation ongoing.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Video shows police officer stamping on growing grass fire in Erith

A video shared on Facebook shows a police officer attempting to extinguish a grass fire in Erith by stamping on it, as smoke rises into the air.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fire-starting tortoise quickly rescued by brigade

A tortoise in London started a fire by knocking over a heat lamp, prompting a quick rescue response from the fire brigade.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I've no home, no answers after flat block fire'

Residents of the Spectrum Building demand transparency and information from the building owner and insurer about a devastating fire that left them homeless.
UK news
fromwww.echo-news.co.uk
1 month ago

'Huge fireball' seen near London Southend Airport as public asked to keep away

A huge fireball has been spotted near Southend Airport, prompting caution from local authorities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

S.F.: Fatal residential fire in Richmond District claims 1 life

One person died in a residential fire in San Francisco's Richmond District, with firefighters responding quickly to contain the blaze.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

One killed in single-family home fire in San Francisco's Richmond

One tenant died in a one-alarm fire at a single-family home in Richmond on Friday afternoon, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
California
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Firefighters tackle blaze in London park as brigade issues wildfire warning

Firefighters contained a significant grass fire in east London during a severe heatwave, highlighting risks associated with elevated temperatures.
#inquest
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Two cars destroyed after allegedly being 'set alight in Goodmayes

Two cars were destroyed in a fire in Goodmayes, leading to eight evacuations and an ongoing police investigation.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Jersey City fire destroys building, 6 firefighters injured after flames erupt overnight, officials say

A building was destroyed and multiple firefighters were injured after a fire erupted overnight in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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#lewisham
fromqns.com
1 month ago

Grandmother is NYC's first lithium-ion battery fire fatality of 2025 after Flushing pizzeria blaze: FDNY QNS

A lithium-ion battery explosion at a Flushing pizzeria caused a fatal fire, claiming the life of a 76-year-old woman.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Neighbours heard running, screaming and glass shattering' in fatal Lewisham fire

A blaze destroyed a two-storey flat in Lewisham, resulting in the death of 12-year-old Fabian Henry, a talented footballer, who was remembered fondly by family and friends.
Manchester United
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Boy, 12, dies in fire in Lewisham in south London

A 12-year-old boy died in a fire in Lewisham, south London. Despite emergency services' efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman, aged 54, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The fire damaged a maisonette and part of the building's external fascia. Ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, which was brought under control by 2am. Investigators are working to determine the fire's cause, which is not currently deemed suspicious.
London politics
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Boy, 12, dies in east London flat fire

A 12-year-old boy died in a fire in south-east London; the investigation is ongoing but the cause is not considered suspicious.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Heartbreaking tributes to 'talented' footballer, 12, who died in Lewisham flat fire

Fabian Henry, a schoolboy, died in a fire in Lewisham, with family and friends remembering him as a talented footballer and a lovely boy.
Manchester United
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Bed-Stuy house fire leaves 2 injured, 11 displaced * Brooklyn Paper

A two-alarm house fire in Bed-Stuy displaced 11 people and injured two, including a firefighter.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Brixton Tube closed by fire in nearby building

A fire broke out at a mixed-use building on Electric Avenue in Brixton, leading to the closure of Brixton Underground station. London Fire Brigade reported that the affected area is a storage section at the rear of the building.
London
Cannabis
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

75 Firefighters Respond to East Oakland Warehouse Fire, Suspected Grow Operation

A four-alarm fire broke out in a suspected cannabis grow operation in East Oakland, and firefighters quickly contained it with no reported injuries.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

South Bay family loses water after fire they say PG&E caused during unexpected visit to property

Last week, an unexpected visitor from PG&E started a fire on Montoya's private property, causing panic and danger for his family and animals.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Major fire engulfs East Oakland warehouse near Coliseum

A major four-alarm fire occurred at a commercial warehouse in East Oakland, requiring significant response from the fire department.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

NESO: chain of failures led to fire that closed Heathrow

Moisture intrusion into high-voltage equipment caused a fire, leading to a major power outage at London Heathrow airport and surrounding areas.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Woman dies in hospital after escaping flat fire in south west London

A woman has died in hospital after escaping a fire in a flat in Fulham on June 27, which broke out just after 9am.
London
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

5 rescued after boat fire off Key Biscayne, Coast Guard says

At 10 a.m. on Sunday, a blaze erupted on a boat off Key Biscayne, prompting urgent response from the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities.
Miami
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Fire heavily damages Hingham sports complex

Hingham firefighters promptly responded to a smoke detector activation at the South Shore Sports Complex which escalated to a four-alarm fire, causing extensive damage.
Canada news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'I saw smoke coming from the window' - Lorry driver rescues man from burning building in Dublin

I just thought it would be much safer for him to jump on the lorry instead of the footpath, said Mr Zareba.
London food
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Elderly Kerry woman rescued from raging house fire

Two men rescued a woman from a burning house, preventing injury, as fire quickly spread before emergency services arrived.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Three injured with one taken to hospital after fire in Bromley

Three people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire on Farmfield Road in Bromley, with one individual transported to the hospital.
London food
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Fire-ravaged police station roof set to be rebuilt

The plans for Forest Gate Police Station's rebuilding include a roof replacement and facility extensions, aiming to enhance police resources while addressing community concerns.
London politics
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Days after Richmond District fire: Charred walls, break-ins, roasted lemon trees

"It sounded like a microphone was up to a campfire. It was so fucking loud." - Madeleine Buzbee, describing the intense noise of the fire.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

San Francisco homeowners sue PG&E over explosion

Pacific Gas & Electric is being sued for alleged negligence linked to a fire caused by a faulty utility pole repair that injured a resident.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Fire destroys half of car repair workshop in Romford

A fire has destroyed half of a car repair workshop in Romford, requiring a massive response from ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters.
London food
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

2 workers suffer 'significant burns' in fire at Newburyport Dunkin' Donuts

A flash fire injured two workers at a Dunkin' Donuts in Newburyport during maintenance work on a rooftop refrigerant compressor.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Two-alarm house fire displaces 8 people in East New York * Brooklyn Paper

A two-alarm fire in East New York displaced eight residents but resulted in no injuries.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

EasyJet apologises as mum claims family could have died in holiday fire

The family experienced a terrifying hotel fire, lacking alarms, clear exits, and proper guidance during the emergency, leading to serious health consequences.
#grand-central-madison
fromNewsday
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

LIRR services resumes after Grand Central fire

An electrical fire at Grand Central Madison caused temporary service disruptions and minor injuries, prompting an investigation into the cause.
fromGothamist
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Electrical fire disrupts LIRR service at Grand Central Madison

An electrical fire at Grand Central Madison disrupted LIRR service and injured multiple individuals, necessitating over 100 firefighters to control the situation.
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