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Central African Republic: National Elections Authority Data Processing Center Ravaged by Fire
The data processing center of the Central African Republic's National Elections Authority (ANE) was severely damaged by a fire on September 18-19, just weeks before residual elections. This is the second such incident in six months, raising concerns despite the ANE's assu…
DRC: Bukavu residents emotionally bury young victims of school fire
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, 27 victims, mostly children, were buried in Bukavu following a devastating fire last week that destroyed two school complexes and 500 homes.
Ferry catches fire off Palawan, leaving 5 dead and over 80 missing. 43 rescued.
Eastern DRC: In Bukavu, a market fire recalls the recurrence of these catastrophes
A major fire devastated a section of Kadutu market in Bukavu, Eastern DRC, on September 6, 2026, causing extensive economic damage and displacing thousands. Civil society highlights the recurring nature of such disasters, often linked to human negligence and illegal elect…
No injuries after fire near Gali Batu Depot in Woodlands. SCDF put out the blaze using three water jets.
Fire Erupts During Demolition of Quake-Damaged Chimney at Paper Factory in Kumamoto
Fire breaks out during demolition of damaged chimney at paper factory in Kumamoto, Japan. No injuries reported.
PM Shehbaz Sharif approves Sitara-i-Khidmat for nurse Razia Noreen who saved a baby during a PIMS fire incident.
PIMS fire rescue delayed due to security obstructions and closed entrances, report reveals. 15 infants died in a fire at the hospital.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif removes Federal Health Secretary Aslam Ghori from his post following a deadly fire at PIMS in Islamabad that killed 14 newborn babies.
A fire at a government hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed 14 newborns and injured at least one baby. The incident occurred in the gynecology ward and was caused by an air conditioning unit compressor explosion.
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at an apartment in Balestier on Aug 25. More than 70 people were evacuated. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Calabar Mall Fire: Five arrested with stolen items – Police
Police in Cross River State have arrested five individuals, including two females, for allegedly stealing items from the SPAR shopping mall in Calabar during a fire outbreak.
A major fire incident has gutted the popular SPAR Mall in Calabar, Cross River State, causing extensive damage and destroying goods worth millions of naira.
A Saudi Arabian Airlines flight from Karachi to Jeddah crashed on August 19, 1980, killing all 301 people on board. The investigation revealed that a faulty fuel tank and a design flaw in the aircraft's fire suppression system contributed to the disaster.
A large fire broke out at a fuel storage depot near the city of Sulaimaniyah in northern Iraq, injuring several people and destroying dozens of tankers.
A 67-year-old man died after a fire broke out in a Jurong East flat in the early hours of Sunday. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the blaze at Block 339 Jurong East Avenue 1 at about 3.55am.
A 51-year-old SBS bus captain helped put out a Lamborghini fire at Holland Road by using the bus's fire extinguisher. The bus captain, Zhang Zhipeng, received basic firefighting training as part of his skills training.
A fire destroyed an abandoned bowling alley in Borken, Germany, on Tuesday evening. The blaze started in a vacant apartment and spread to the rest of the building. No one was injured, but the fire caused significant damage.
A fire broke out at a flat at Block 684 Race Course Road on Aug. 3 evening. Five persons were found trapped in the unit, with three being unconscious. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
Madagascar: Fire devastates a large part of Bazary Kely, one of Tamatave's main markets
A major fire ravaged a significant portion of Bazary Kely, a key market in Tamatave, Madagascar, resulting in one fatality and devastating the livelihoods of approximately 3,500 traders. The incident occurred in a city already struggling from a recent cyclone.
A fire broke out at a flat along Race Course Road on Monday, trapping five people. Three of them were found unconscious and taken to hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Gironde megafire contained: Nearly 3,000 firefighters remain deployed
A massive wildfire in France's Gironde region has been contained, with most of the 200,000 people who were evacuated allowed to return home. However, parts of the fire are still burning, and the blaze has scorched an area four times the size of Paris.
An Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea on Sunday, killing five people and leaving 41 missing after some passengers jumped overboard. A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued.
A dry rising main was not working properly during the Clementi fire, reducing water pressure and hindering firefighting efforts. Firefighters adapted by using hoses from the ground level, a contingency they regularly train for, while SCDF investigates the incident.
A large fire in Meiningen, Germany, has been brought under control after several hours of firefighting efforts. The blaze, which started in an abandoned industrial hall, was contained by midnight, but the operation is still ongoing.
4 Dead After House Fire in Southwestern Japan
Four people, including two children, died in a house fire in southwestern Japan early Monday morning. The fire was extinguished at about 7 a.m. and did not spread to any other buildings.
The Fire in Southwestern France Gains Ground, Forcing Mass Evacuations
A massive fire in southwestern France has spread, forcing the evacuation of over 220,000 people in the Gironda department. The fire has burned over 42,000 hectares and is considered the largest in 50 years in France.
The Last Evacuees Who Left Their Cat Behind: 'What Are They Doing Here? It's Supposed to Be Empty'
Mohamed Chara and his wife, Asia Bakuri, are the last evacuees to leave their cat, Mili, behind in the town of Chapinería, Madrid, as a massive fire approaches. They are forced to flee, leaving their home and pet behind.
A luxury sports car, a green Lamborghini Gallardo, caught fire on the East Coast Parkway (ECP) expressway on the evening of Jul. 23. The fire involved the engine compartment of the vehicle and was extinguished by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
Azcón, on the Orés fire: 'Today is the first day we breathe'
The Aragonese president, Jorge Azcón, has expressed relief as the fire in the Cinco Villas region of Zaragoza has been brought under control. The fire has been contained, and the perimeter is stable after five days of intense fighting. Azcón has thanked the over 450 perso…