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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Frantic Pursuit: Ran Over a Cyclist, Crashed into a House, and the Car Burned Completely

A 25-year-old man fleeing from the police in Argentina ran over a cyclist and crashed into a house, resulting in a fire that destroyed the vehicle.

Feb 26 • 12:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Chimney Fire in Elva Municipality

A chimney fire was reported in the Elva municipality of Estonia, prompting a response from the fire department.

Feb 26 • 12:51 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Smoke Development at Radium Hospital

There was smoke development from a medical machine at Radium Hospital, prompting an evacuation and a response from emergency services.

Feb 26 • 12:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Fire at restaurant in Bukchang-dong, Seoul... 'The street is covered with smoke'

A fire erupted in a restaurant located in Bukchang-dong, Seoul, causing significant disruption as people evacuated amid thick smoke.

Feb 26 • 10:54 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Lost everything in a house fire: - It all went in slow motion

Kai Espen Røstgaard warns others about fire safety after losing his home in a fire on February 7.

Feb 26 • 10:51 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

‘Digital public shaming’: Chinese AI tools under fire for pornographic deepfakes

Chinese AI tools, particularly those developed by ByteDance, are criticized for facilitating the spread of non-consensual sexual deepfakes, raising serious concerns regarding women's rights and safety.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A wooden apartment building is on fire on Sitsi Street in North Tallinn

A fire broke out in a wooden apartment building on Sitsi Street in North Tallinn on Thursday morning.

Feb 26 • 07:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A building fire broke out in Rovaniemi – started from an ash container

A building fire in Rovaniemi was reported early Thursday morning, reportedly starting from an ash container, leading to significant damage despite fire service efforts.

Feb 26 • 06:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Fire Alarm Triggered at Vocational Training Institution in Kaunas

A fire alarm was activated at a vocational training institution in Kaunas, but it was found to be a false alarm caused by smoke effects used in a school event.

Feb 26 • 06:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Massive fire at furniture scrap warehouse in Dehradun

A severe fire broke out suddenly at a furniture scrap warehouse in Dehradun, causing panic in the surrounding area.

Feb 26 • 06:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fire after collision of two containers, tall flames rise in the middle of the road; Video

A severe road accident in Dumka, Jharkhand, involving two containers and a heavy vehicle led to a massive fire after the collision.

Feb 26 • 04:53 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alice Springs police fire shots after man allegedly drives car at officers

Northern Territory Police fired shots at a vehicle after a man allegedly drove his car at officers in Alice Springs, resulting in no injuries but a precautionary assessment of the alleged offender and the involved officer.

Feb 25 • 23:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck catches fire at gas station on the banks of BR-356, in Itaperuna

A truck caught fire at a gas station in Itaperuna, Brazil, with no injuries reported and the cause of the fire unknown.

Feb 25 • 22:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Plane forced to make emergency landing after power bank EXPLODES in cabin

An Alaska Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing after a power bank exploded in the cabin, injuring one passenger and causing significant panic among the others.

Feb 25 • 22:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: alligator found in front of a house in a city in the interior of SP

An alligator was found in front of a house in Mira Estrela, São Paulo, prompting the local fire department and civil defense to capture it and return it to a natural habitat.

Feb 25 • 20:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Cuban coast guard kills four in exchange of fire with US-registered boat

Cuba's coast guard fatally shot four individuals and injured six others following an exchange of fire with a U.S.-registered speedboat off its coast.

Feb 25 • 19:56 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Fire reported in electrical cabinet in Vesturbær

A fire has been reported in an electrical cabinet in the Vesturbær district.

Feb 25 • 19:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

House On Fire In Saarijärvi - No Information On Casualties

A building in Saarijärvi is fully engulfed in flames, and emergency services are currently dealing with the situation, but there is no information on potential casualties or the cause of the fire.

Feb 25 • 19:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Delta pilot tells control tower 'we lost left engine' as flight ignites runway fire

A Delta flight returning to Savannah after experiencing a left engine failure caused a grass fire near the runway but landed safely with no injuries reported.

Feb 25 • 18:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Grenfell Tower update as 'painful' police wait triggers demand from MPs

MPs are urging police to accelerate their investigation into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire as the government announces a new crackdown on dangerous construction materials.

Feb 25 • 17:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

A video reveals how the tragedy fire started in the bar in Switzerland: the moment a flare ignites the roof

A newly revealed video sheds light on the tragic fire that occurred during New Year's celebrations at a bar in Switzerland, which resulted in 41 deaths and numerous injuries.

Feb 25 • 16:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Even in warmer weather, the number of fires does not decrease; some residents of Rēzekne do not have smoke detectors

In Rēzekne, many residents are unaware of the increased fire risks during warmer weather, as they often neglect the installation of smoke detectors in their homes.

Feb 25 • 16:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Concerns about fire safety in overcrowded emergency department

Concerns have been raised regarding fire safety measures in an overcrowded emergency department.

Feb 25 • 13:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Switzerland bar fire victims to receive one-off payment

Switzerland will provide a one-off payment to victims of a bar fire that killed 41 individuals and injured 115.

Feb 25 • 12:53 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Man dies, woman in hospital following unit fire in Western Sydney

A man has died and a woman is in serious condition after a fire in a unit in St Marys, Western Sydney.

Feb 25 • 12:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Two elderly people died in a house fire in Lohja

A fire in a residence in Lohja, Finland, resulted in the deaths of two elderly individuals, with an investigation into the cause of the fire currently underway.

Feb 25 • 11:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck catches fire after crash, leaving driver injured in Jales

A truck driver was hospitalized with burns after his vehicle collided with another truck and caught fire on the Euclides da Cunha Highway in Jales, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Car and a rag burned in Tartu

A car caught fire while driving on Siili Street in Tartu, Estonia, but the driver was unharmed and firefighters extinguished the blaze in about half an hour.

Feb 25 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Son with special needs saved mother from fire, father died in blaze

A 20-year-old son with special needs rescued his mother from a fire in Pärnu, Estonia, while his father perished in the incident.

Feb 25 • 10:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After the night fire in Pažagieniai - residents' patience is running out: considering going to court

Residents of Pažagieniai are frustrated after a fire incident caused by a neighbor, and they are contemplating legal action due to ongoing safety concerns.

Feb 25 • 09:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Apartments built with 110V always raise fire concerns"... Residents express anxiety over the Eunma Apartment tragedy

Residents near the Eunma Apartment in Gangnam, where a recent fire resulted in four casualties including a 17-year-old, are expressing heightened concerns about the fire risks associated with aging infrastructure.

Feb 25 • 08:29 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A person has died in a fire in the Krāslava region

A fire in a residential building in Krāslava resulted in the death of an individual, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia (VUGD).

Feb 25 • 08:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Panevėžys district, a man set trash on fire in his apartment

A man in a Panevėžys district apartment set trash on fire, leading to smoke and his subsequent hospitalization.

Feb 25 • 08:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Fire Hazard in Klaipėda Before Midnight: Apartment Blaze

A fire broke out in an apartment in Klaipėda just before midnight, prompting a quick response from firefighters who rescued a conscious woman.

Feb 25 • 07:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Night fire in Panevėžys district: a man rescued from a smoke-filled apartment

A man was rescued from a smoke-filled apartment in the Panevėžys district of Lithuania after a fire broke out in a residential building.

Feb 25 • 05:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Possible explosion, do not charge more than 70%! This brand has recalled EV

Volvo has initiated a significant recall of its popular EX30 electric SUV due to potential fire hazards related to the high-voltage battery packs, affecting over 40,000 vehicles worldwide.

Feb 25 • 05:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Five appliances you should never plug into extension leads or risk electrical overload

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

Feb 25 • 04:03 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Fire in residence in Fredrikstad

A fire broke out in a home in Sellebakk, Fredrikstad, late Tuesday evening, though no injuries have been reported.

Feb 24 • 22:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire hits house in the South Zone of Manaus

A fire broke out in a house in the South Zone of Manaus, with no injuries reported so far.

Feb 24 • 21:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Toronto sees 3 lithium-ion battery fires in 24 hours. Official calls it ‘alarming’

Toronto experienced three fires in one day linked to lithium-ion batteries, prompting a warning from fire officials about their dangers.

Feb 24 • 20:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fire in Crans-Montana: Unreleased footage shows the start of the fire in the Le Constellation bar

Unreleased video footage reveals the moment the fire broke out at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, leading to 41 fatalities and 115 injuries.

Feb 24 • 19:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Crushed and on fire: a car burned after invading the Metrobús lane and its occupants fled desperately

A serious car accident involving a Renault 9 occurred on Avenida Juan Manuel de Rosas when the car suddenly entered the Metrobús lane and was struck by a bus, leaving two passengers critically injured and leading to the arrest of the driver.

Feb 24 • 17:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fire Department: Reception of 5 modern speedboats – Their technical characteristics

The Fire Department of Greece has acquired five modern RAFNAR FIFI 45 speedboats, enhancing its capabilities in marine firefighting and rescue operations.

Feb 24 • 15:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil: Proposal for a census and technical tables with center administrators to prevent fires in buildings

Following a fire incident at the Multicomercio building, Guayaquil authorities are proposing a census and technical meetings with building administrators to address fire safety concerns.

Feb 24 • 14:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'People have forgotten duty for a few bucks, what should we do?' says HC on Goa nightclub incident

The Bombay High Court criticized the lack of professional ethics and civic duty following a fire at the Birch nightclub in Goa that claimed 25 lives, emphasizing the need for intervention to prevent such incidents in the future.

Feb 24 • 14:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Suspected IT Cable Fire At Cape Town International Halts International Flights

A suspected cable fire at Cape Town International Airport has led to the suspension of international flights, though all passengers and staff are safe.

Feb 24 • 14:06 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The deadly fire in Switzerland: A new video is said to show the start

A newly surfaced video claims to show the beginning of a deadly fire in Switzerland.

Feb 24 • 13:23 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

14 people have been in life-threatening situations after an arson fire in Værløse

A suspicious arson in Værløse, Denmark, endangered 14 individuals, leading to the detention of three suspects for arson-related charges.

Feb 24 • 12:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The scene in Vilnius shocked: waste dumped on the street, but the hauler has an explanation

A resident of Vilnius expresses outrage as garbage was dumped on the street near a waste container, but a waste management company explains the incident was due to potential fire hazards.

Feb 24 • 11:45 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

The Bus Fire in Follo: 16-Year-Old Sentenced to Youth Punishment

A 16-year-old has been sentenced to two years of youth punishment for starting a fire that killed a passenger on a bus in Enebakk last year.

Feb 24 • 09:17 UTC

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