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A fire department head claims that fire crews were nearby during a significant passenger delay at Munich Airport but were not called to assist, leading to passenger frustrations.

A forest fire in Miryang, South Korea, has been ongoing for two days, with a containment rate of 70% and a goal to extinguish it by the morning of the 24th.

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.

A forest fire in Goseong, Gangwon Province, has prompted a rapid response, leading to the evacuation of residents from nearby resorts as the fire spreads due to strong winds.

A forest fire in Hamyang, South Gyeongsang Province, has been difficult to control due to high winds, spreading rapidly since its onset on the night of June 21.

A fourteen-year-old boy named Hákon Þór Kristinsson prevented a potential disaster when a fire broke out in his home while he was on a day off from school.

California's Governor Gavin Newsom has introduced a new online resource aimed at assisting survivors of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that occurred in early 2025.

Hong Kong authorities have announced a buy-out offer for those displaced by the Wang Fuk Court fire, opting for community development over rebuilding the complex.

Hong Kong authorities plan to spend HKD 4 billion to buy out owners of apartments destroyed in a major skyscraper fire last year.

A container filled with chemical drums caught fire on the highway in Sambhal district, prompting local residents to help avert a major disaster.

A devastating fire at the Electronics Parts Market in Nnewi, Anambra State, destroyed numerous shops and goods worth millions of naira, with no casualties reported.

In Arunachal Pradesh, helicopters are deployed to combat the ongoing forest fires in Walong.

Lawyer Mads Pramming presented an initial Scandinavian report on the 'Scandinavian Star' disaster, criticizing the Maritime Authority during the compensation case.

On the first day of the compensation case, the lawyer for the survivors and relatives presented an original Scandinavian report on the disaster of the 'Scandinavian Star', which criticizes the Maritime Authority.

Firefighters in Guayaquil concluded their operations after battling a large fire at the Multicomercio complex for 130 hours.

Survivors and relatives of victims from the fire disaster on the ferry Scandinavian Star are demanding compensation from the Danish government, 36 years after the tragedy that claimed 159 lives.

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the All Progressives Congress governors have pledged a total of N8 billion to support victims of the recent fire disaster at the Kano Singer Market.

An investigation reveals critical safety failures on the 'Scandinavian Star' leading up to a tragic fire that killed 159 people.

Emergency resource sharing is becoming increasingly complex in Australia due to overlapping fire and flood seasons.

A mother of a victim expresses her grief and anger as relatives confront the owners of a bar implicated in a tragic Swiss New Year fire that resulted in numerous deaths and injuries.

The Swiss government plans to provide financial assistance to the victims of the Crans-Montana fire disaster and to avoid lengthy court proceedings with a round table discussion.

A young family in Kretinga, Lithuania, suffered a devastating house fire early in the morning, but they are grateful that everyone is safe.

At least 46 people have died and over 558 have been injured due to heavy snowfall across Japan over the last three weeks, according to the country's fire and disaster authority.

Lagos State has initiated a victim enumeration exercise to support those affected by the Great Nigeria Insurance House fire from last year.

The family of a 17-year-old girl who died in the Inhyeon-dong fire disaster but was denied victim status due to her part-time worker status is now eligible for compensation, as the National Rights Commission recommends revising relevant regulations.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority successfully prevented a potential fire disaster after a petrol tanker overturned on the Lekki–Epe Expressway.

A memorial for the fire disaster victims in Switzerland caught fire due to candles, but firefighters quickly prevented extensive damage.

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.

The Federal Fire Service in Gombe State successfully contained a fire outbreak, preventing extensive damage to nearby properties and saving an estimated ₦20 million in value.

A forest fire in Chichibu City has expanded to an area of about 40 hectares, prompting the Saitama Prefectural Government to request the dispatch of Self-Defense Forces for firefighting efforts.

The city of Jecheon has announced it will provide compensation to the families of 29 victims from the 2017 fire disaster, nine years after the incident took place.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors expressed opposition to the Trump administration's order for the federal government to take charge of local permits in Palisades and Eaton fire zones, approving a motion for oversight and potential litigation against this federal intervention.

Sokratis Famelos, the president of SYRIZA-PS, demanded a transparent and independent investigation into the tragic events in Chios, criticizing the government's handling of the disaster and rejecting any cover-up attempts.

A massive fire in Bongao, southern Philippines, on the night of February 3 has destroyed an entire community on a small island, leaving around 5,000 people homeless and approximately 1,000 houses burned down.

A massive fire in a small island community in Bongao, southern Philippines, destroyed approximately 1000 homes and left 5000 people homeless after burning for nearly four hours.

The article criticizes the South Korean government's ineffective fire prevention measures in response to devastating wildfires, highlighting the detrimental impact of past afforestation policies post-IMF crisis.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has provided N35 million to fire victims in Ekiti State, with the government having spent approximately N100 million on similar incidents over the past year.

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for not visiting the site of a devastating fire in Kolkata that claimed over 50 lives, while she attended a meeting in Delhi instead.

The Moretti family, represented by their lawyers, sought legal action to block a website that gathers testimonies related to the January 1st fire disaster in Crans-Montana that claimed 41 lives, but their appeal was rejected by the Valais public prosecutor's office.

Ring has introduced a new safety feature named Fire Watch to enhance real-time communication during fires, developed with the nonprofit Watch Duty.

An investigation report reveals that the seats on the Intercity 62 train involved in the Tempi disaster failed to comply with current European fire resistance standards, prompting calls for inspections of existing trains.

A hairdresser in Isère is encouraging her clients to donate their hair to provide wigs for teenagers injured in the Crans Montana fire disaster.

Two dramatic events have brought attention to the previously underestimated world of Corsican crime, now openly referred to as 'mafia' in France.

One of the survivors of the Crans disaster has been transferred from Niguarda to Policlinico due to severe respiratory failure after being airlifted from Switzerland to Italy.

A crane collapsed onto a train in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, killing at least 25 people and causing a derailment and brief fire.

Nearly two weeks after the New Year's Eve fire disaster in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, critical questions about emergency exits and access remain unanswered.

The commander of the volunteer fire department in Ottobrunn expresses concerns about the availability of adequate vehicles to respond to emergencies due to the municipality's strained budget situation.

The owner of a bar in Crans-Montana, where a fire disaster occurred on New Year's Eve, has been placed in custody amid concerns of flight risk as investigations continue.

Following the Crans-Montana fire disaster, bar owner Jacques Moretti has been placed in pre-trial detention due to flight risk as investigations proceed.

The owners of a Swiss bar revealed in a detailed account how a waitress they considered a stepdaughter suffocated behind a locked door during a fire that claimed 40 lives in Crans-Montana on New Year's Day.