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The City of São Paulo has halted activities in part of the historic building housing USP's Law School due to fire damage.

BMW has to recall over 330,000 vehicles worldwide due to fire risks associated with incorrect dashboard wiring, marking its second recall in less than a month.

BMW is recalling approximately 337,000 vehicles worldwide, including 29,000 in Germany, due to a fire risk associated with the dashboard cable harness.

Volvo recalls 10,500 electric vehicles in the UK due to a fire risk, urging owners to limit charging until a solution is established.

Volvo Cars is initiating a recall of 40,323 EX30 electric cars due to a fire risk associated with high-voltage batteries, but this issue does not affect cars sold in Finland.

Emergency services responded to a house fire in Bømlo, Norway, early Thursday morning, with the building fully engulfed and no risk of spreading to other structures.

BMW has announced a recall of 23,650 vehicles, including 22 models like the BMW 220i, due to a potential fire hazard linked to the starter component.

An energy expert warns against plugging certain high-wattage appliances into extension leads due to the risk of electrical fires.

Volvo is recalling over 40,000 of its EX30 electric SUVs due to the risk of battery overheating, which could harm the automaker's safety reputation and cost millions.

Volvo is recalling over 40,000 units of its electric SUV EX30 due to overheating risks in the battery packs, which could impact the company's safety reputation and incur significant costs.

Experts advise Britons against storing certain items in garden sheds due to increased fire risks and pest attraction.

In the small district of Watzhahn in Taunusstein, the local fire department faces the risk of becoming mandatory due to a lack of volunteers.

Wheatbelt farmers near Lake Magenta Nature Reserve in Western Australia express concerns about the rising fire risk due to a lack of fire management and controlled burns in recent years.

Firefighters in Volta Redonda, Brazil, have ordered the evacuation of a 300-meter radius area due to the risk of a potential explosion.

The weather forecast indicates weak rain and strong winds, raising concerns over potential fire hazards due to dry conditions in specific regions of South Korea.

A routine homework task led to a hazardous situation in a Tallinn apartment building filled with smoke, where residents were evacuated due to the potential risk of fire from unnoticed heat sources.

The UK government has issued a safety alert for a travel adapter manufactured by Decqle, warning it poses a serious fire risk due to non-compliance with safety standards.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned the United States against conducting new military attacks on Iran, citing the risk of a nuclear accident.

Farmers and volunteers in Western Australia's Midwest are urging the Defence Force to clarify the risks posed by unexploded WWII ordnance in the aftermath of a destructive fire at Depot Hill.

The COE of Guayaquil has decided to maintain a total entry ban on the Multicomercio building due to high structural risks after the firefighting operations concluded.

A car fire in Østre Toten posed a risk of spreading to nearby buildings but was extinguished by a resident using a tractor.

Ecuador's risk management agency revealed that all permits for the Multicomercio shopping complex are inactive or not renewed following a major fire incident.

A barn fire was reported in Kristiansand with no immediate risk to other buildings or injuries.

The Guayaquil Municipality responded to the National Risk Management Secretariat's request for reports on a fire incident, claiming timely action was taken.

Chinese New Year in 2026 starts on February 17, and there are specific activities to avoid that could bring bad luck on this day.

Emergency services responded to a residential fire in Nittedal, which escalated to a full blaze, but poses no risk of spreading to nearby buildings.

Ecuadorian experts warn that mixed-use buildings, such as residential spaces combined with commercial warehouses, significantly heighten the risk of devastating fires.

Rio de Janeiro's lower division Carnival schools are operating under precarious conditions with significant fire risks.

BMW has announced a recall affecting several hundred thousand vehicles over concerns of a potential fire hazard.

The article discusses the concerning implications of the recent termination of the New START treaty, highlighting the risk of large-scale conflicts amid rising global tensions and nuclear arms development.

BMW has announced a recall of approximately 500 cars in Estonia due to a potential fire risk caused by a defective starter issue.

BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire risk related to their starter motors.

BMW is recalling around 575,000 vehicles worldwide due to a risk of fire stemming from faulty starters.

A significant fire has severely damaged the Multicomercio tower complex in Guayaquil, leading to the collapse of two towers and the risk of further structural failures.

A single-family house in Kongsvik, Troms, was completely engulfed in flames but its two residents were evacuated unharmed, with no risk of the fire spreading to nearby buildings.

BMW is recalling 575,000 cars globally due to issues with the starter motors that could lead to starting problems or even overheating, posing a fire risk.

BMW has announced a global recall of hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to a potential fire risk associated with the starter motor.

BMW has recalled hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to a defect in the engine starter that could potentially lead to fires.

The western US is facing a record snow drought, significantly affecting water supplies and increasing fire risks in the region.

BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles globally due to a potential fire hazard linked to defective starter motors.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the activation of additional state resources to enhance wildfire response amid increasing fire risk due to dry conditions and winds.

The article discusses the rising risk of cyber attacks targeting renewable energy installations in Poland and the subsequent measures being taken to enhance cybersecurity.

Emergency services reported control of a house fire in Porsgrunn with no risk of spread.

A folding washing machine has been banned from sale in the UK due to safety concerns about its fire risk and incompatibility with UK plugs.

Emergency services are responding to a house fire in Bærum, where authorities warn of the risk of the fire spreading to neighboring homes.

The Mexican federal government has activated a preventive strategy for the 2026 forest fire season in response to drought forecasts and rain deficits across the north and central regions of the country.

Residents are warned against attempting to thaw frozen pipes themselves due to the risk of fires.

Victoria is particularly susceptible to severe bushfires due to its unique mix of environmental conditions.

New responsibilities regarding fire alarms in homes came into effect in Finland on January 1, 2026, imposing stricter regulations on their placement and maintenance.

A fire has broken out at a wood chip heating plant in Hamar, Norway, with concerns about it spreading to nearby buildings.