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World

Ukraine set fire to a factory supplying the Russian military industry in Smolensk

Ukraine conducted an airstrike on a factory in Smolensk that supplies the Russian military industry, resulting in at least seven deaths.

Feb 25 • 03:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Day 1463 of the War: Ukraine Sets Fire to a Factory Supplying Russian Military Industry in Smolensk

Ukraine has targeted a factory supplying the Russian military industry in Smolensk with airstrikes, killing at least seven individuals.

Feb 25 • 03:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fire in a factory in Valentín Alsina: column of black smoke and 20 fire brigades mobilized

A fire broke out in a textile factory in Valentín Alsina, prompting a significant mobilization of firefighters and traffic disruptions in the area.

Feb 25 • 02:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire Hits Mattress Factory in São José de Ribamar, in Greater São Luís

A fire at a mattress factory in São José de Ribamar caused significant damage and destroyed up to 90% of its products, although there were no injuries reported.

Feb 23 • 17:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Hapur: Devastating fire in factory, two more factories caught in the grip

A massive fire erupted in a cardboard box manufacturing factory in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to chaos as flames spread to two nearby factories.

Feb 23 • 13:29 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: One Injured After Ekurhuleni Factory Fire - South African News Briefs - February 20, 2026

A fire at the Rolfes Chemical Factory in Ekurhuleni resulted in one person hospitalized due to burns, prompting evacuations and the shutdown of surrounding streets.

Feb 20 • 05:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire hits candle factory in São Vicente; VIDEO

A fire broke out at a candle factory in São Vicente, Brazil, with no reported injuries.

Feb 19 • 18:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Factory fire in Parkano

A fire broke out at a processing plant in Parkano, Finland, on Wednesday morning, with the regional fire department reporting substantial spread but no injuries reported so far.

Feb 18 • 07:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

License for garments, fireworks were being made... 7 workers burned alive, accused arrested

In a tragic incident in Bhivadi, Rajasthan, seven workers died due to a fire caused by illegal fireworks manufacturing in a garment factory, leading to the arrest of its owner and manager.

Feb 18 • 06:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Aureskoski factory on fire in Parkano - This is the situation now

A significant fire broke out at the Aureskoski wood processing factory in Parkano, Finland, prompting more than 20 rescue vehicles to respond.

Feb 18 • 06:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Wood Processing Factory Fire in Parkano - Major Fire Spread Widely

A large fire has broken out at the Aureskoski wood processing factory in Parkano, Finland, with firefighting efforts underway as the blaze spreads.

Feb 18 • 06:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Explosion at Viollanta: Investigations underway at the third factory – The hidden warehouse, new videos

Authorities in Thessaly have ordered the temporary closure of the second factory of Viollanta due to a lack of fire safety certificates following a deadly explosion that killed five women at one of its plants.

Feb 17 • 17:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Blast after a severe fire in a factory in Faridabad, 35 people injured

A devastating fire followed by a blast in a factory in Faridabad resulted in injuries to around 35 individuals, including emergency responders.

Feb 16 • 13:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fire erupts at auto parts factory in Sahibabad, see what the scene was like

A massive fire broke out around noon at an auto parts factory in Sahibabad, India, reportedly due to a short circuit.

Feb 16 • 10:48 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Rajasthan Fire: Horrific Fire in Chemical Factory, 7 People Burned to Death

A devastating fire in a chemical factory in Rajasthan has resulted in the deaths of seven workers, with fears that the death toll may rise as numerous others remain trapped inside.

Feb 16 • 08:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bhiwadi: Fire in Factory, Employees Burnt Alive; See Pictures from the Scene

A devastating fire in a factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan has resulted in the death of seven employees due to severe burns.

Feb 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fire in a chemical factory in Bhiwadi, 7 workers burned alive

A devastating fire at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, has resulted in the deaths of seven workers due to the rapid spread of flames fueled by chemicals.

Feb 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Violanda: The owner of the factory in custody - The 15 testimonies that 'burn' him

New evidence weighs heavily on the owner of 'Violanda', who is detained as he prepares for his defense in light of ongoing investigations into his factory's alleged negligence.

Feb 15 • 18:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Massive Fire Breaks Out in Furniture Warehouse, Bhopal Shaken by Explosions

A large fire erupted at a furniture warehouse and factory in Bhopal, India, prompting emergency responses due to explosions and threats to nearby residential areas.

Feb 15 • 11:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Fire at Asan Steel Factory Claims One Life...40 Firefighters Deployed for Extinguishing

A fire at a steel factory in Asan, South Korea, has resulted in one fatality, prompting the deployment of 40 firefighters to extinguish the flames.

Feb 13 • 09:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

New information about the fire at the Jokioinen bakery factory – insurance company offers a reward for a decisive clue

The police suspect arson in the fire that completely destroyed the Jokioinen bakery factory, and an insurance company has promised a reward for crucial information.

Feb 12 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Large-scale fire hits sports uniform factory in Arapiraca

A large fire broke out at a sports uniform factory in Arapiraca, Brazil, with no reported injuries and significant damage to the premises and equipment.

Feb 10 • 11:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fire in motorcycle assembly factory in Guasmo Norte: 200 firefighters respond to alarm 3

A massive fire broke out at a motorcycle assembly factory in Guasmo Norte, Ecuador, prompting a response from 200 firefighters with extensive equipment.

Feb 9 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Elefsina: Fire contained in a factory area

A fire that broke out in a factory area in Elefsina, Greece, during the early hours, has been brought under control by firefighters.

Feb 8 • 07:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The family company's bakery factory is destroyed in a fire – A broken CEO brings up a dark memory

A family bakery in Jokioinen, Finland, was completely consumed by fire, prompting a poignant reflection from its CEO, Mikko Virtanen, about a similar disaster that occurred years ago.

Feb 8 • 07:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Bread factory on fire in Jokioinen

A factory building, belonging to Jokioisten Leivä, is currently on fire in Jokioinen, with firefighting operations underway involving 20 units from the Kanta-Häme rescue service.

Feb 8 • 04:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Bread factory building on fire in Jokioinen, Kanta-Häme

A fire has erupted at a bread factory in Jokioinen, Kanta-Häme, causing hazardous smoke in the area.

Feb 8 • 03:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fire in Malmö Impairs Visibility on E65

A large fire in a factory in Malmö is affecting traffic on the E65 due to smoke obscuring visibility.

Feb 7 • 17:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Ukraine Strikes Factory in Russia's Tver Region Producing Rocket Fuel Components

Ukrainian forces targeted a factory in Russia's Tver region known for producing components for rocket fuel, causing significant damage and a large fire.

Feb 7 • 13:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Tragedy in Violanta: Raid by the Fire Crimes Department at the owner's house and offices

Officials from the Fire Crimes Department conducted raids on four homes and offices in Trikala as part of the investigation into the Violanta factory tragedy that led to the death of five women.

Feb 5 • 16:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

"Violanta": The "zero point" of the explosion with 5 dead workers

The exact point of the propane leak that caused the explosion resulting in the deaths of five workers at the 'Violanta' factory in Trikala has been identified by a fire investigation team and regional excavation crews.

Feb 5 • 15:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Raid by the Fire Investigation Unit at the home of the owner of 'Violanda'

The Fire Investigation Unit raided the home of Kostas Tziortziotis, owner of the company Violanda, in connection with the investigation of an explosion at the company's factory in Trikala that resulted in the deaths of five women.

Feb 5 • 14:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The 'MD Wood' factory burned down in Suntaži

A fire has devastated the MD Wood manufacturing plant in Suntaži, and the owner, Māris Damanis, stated that the cause of the fire is currently unknown and the company may not continue operations due to significant losses.

Feb 5 • 13:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

SPC Samlip Shihwa Factory Fire, Suspected Ignition Near Baking Machine

Investigators suspect that the fire at the SPC Samlip factory in Siheung started near the bread shaping machine and oven, with further investigations needed to determine the exact cause.

Feb 4 • 06:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Preventing Fire at the Second Eumseong Household Goods Factory...Emergency Inspections of 27 Pulp and Paper Factories in Chungbuk

The Chungbuk Fire Department is conducting emergency safety inspections at 27 high-risk industrial facilities related to hygiene products and pulp and paper to prevent large fires, following a significant fire that occurred last month.

Feb 4 • 06:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Fire at SPC Samlip factory, extinguished after 4 hours... 3 injured by smoke inhalation

A fire broke out at the SPC Samlip factory in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, on the afternoon of the 3rd and was extinguished after four hours, resulting in three workers suffering from smoke inhalation, with no additional casualties reported.

Feb 3 • 12:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Explosion and fire in San Fernando: neighbors who cannot return to their homes and complaints that went unheard

The explosion and subsequent fire in San Fernando impacted homes and a nearby factory, leaving residents unable to return due to significant damage and longstanding complaints regarding safety issues that were ignored.

Feb 3 • 11:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire hits mattress factory warehouse in Greater Fortaleza; video

A large fire broke out at a mattress factory warehouse in Maracanaú, Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza, early on Tuesday, with no reported casualties and marking the second fire at the factory in ten days.

Feb 3 • 09:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Joint investigation of the fire at a living goods factory in Eumseong... "Focusing on identifying the cause of the fire in Building A"

A joint investigation has been conducted to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the fire at a living goods manufacturing plant in Eumseong, which has resulted in missing individuals.

Feb 3 • 07:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking] Fire at SPC Samlip's Siheung Factory... Level 1 Response Issued

A fire broke out at SPC Samlip's Siheung factory, prompting the fire department to initiate a Level 1 response with 37 vehicles and 77 personnel on site to combat the blaze.

Feb 3 • 06:52 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Fire Engulfs Former Volkswagen Factory in Kaluga Region

A fire at the former Volkswagen factory in the Kaluga region, specifically in a foam recycling workshop, was extinguished with no reported injuries, but operations may be halted according to unconfirmed reports.

Jan 28 • 13:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Lithuania accuses Russian intelligence of attempting to set a fire in 2024.

Lithuanian authorities have accused the Russian military intelligence agency GRU of planning to set a fire at a factory supplying radio scanners to the Ukrainian army, leading to the arrest of six individuals from various countries.

Jan 16 • 11:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Apocalyptic images as fire tears through UK factory in 'major toxic incident'

A large fire at a factory in Wolverhampton has been declared a 'major toxic incident' as smoke filled the area, prompting evacuations.

Jan 14 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Major fire at a factory in Wolverhampton, England, with over 100 firefighters responding, watch the video

A significant fire has broken out at a factory in Wolverhampton, England, prompting the response of over 100 firefighters, while authorities warn nearby residents to close their windows due to toxic smoke.

Jan 14 • 14:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Wolverhampton fire LIVE: Huge blaze sends smoke plumes across city after residents hear 'explosions'

A significant factory fire in Wolverhampton has resulted in thick smoke across the city, prompting warnings for residents to avoid the area due to reported explosions and heavy emergency response.

Jan 14 • 08:54 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
Crime & Justice

Russia's own air defense missile hits apartment building in Rostov-on-Don, fire seen at nearby factory, media reports

A Russian air defense missile reportedly struck an apartment building in Rostov-on-Don, leading to explosions and a fire at a nearby factory, as per eyewitness accounts from January 14.

Jan 14 • 01:49 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

A series of loud explosions — Ukraine 'destroys' key Russian drone factory in Taganrog, SBU says

Ukraine's SBU reported that they successfully targeted and destroyed a significant Russian drone manufacturing facility in Taganrog, resulting in loud explosions and a large fire.

Jan 13 • 10:25 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Drone factory in Russia’s Rostov Oblast struck in overnight attack, fire reported

A drone manufacturing facility in Taganrog, Russia was attacked on January 13, with reports of a fire and engagement from air defense systems.

Jan 13 • 06:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Fire now in warehouses with plastics and eggs in Koropi: See videos and photos

A major fire has broken out in storage facilities of a factory in Koropi, prompting a rapid response from fire services and neighboring municipalities.

Jan 11 • 06:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Huge fire rips through Birmingham carpet factory as 80 firefighters battle blaze

A major fire broke out at a carpet factory in Birmingham, requiring the efforts of 80 firefighters to control the situation.

Jan 8 • 01:15 UTC

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