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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A pillar of black smoke rises into the sky in Kaunas district: reports of a large fire

A large fire broke out in the Kaunas district of Lithuania, prompting a response from firefighting teams and warnings to local residents.

Mar 23 • 08:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Monday Morning Chilly, Afternoon High of 21 Degrees, Beware of Fires Due to Dry Weather

Weather warnings are issued for dry conditions across Korea, with significant temperature fluctuations anticipated from morning to night.

Mar 22 • 23:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

SMHI warns of grass fires

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued warnings about a significant risk of grass fires in various regions of Sweden over the weekend.

Mar 21 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vehicle Fires: Firefighters Warn of Risks After 10 Cases in Piauí in 2026; See How to Prevent Them

Firefighters in Piauí have reported a concerning increase in vehicle fires, with ten incidents recorded by March 20, 2026, prompting warnings and safety guidance for motorists.

Mar 21 • 11:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Amsterdam - massive fire: black smoke columns rose, urgent warnings sent to residents

A massive fire broke out in Amsterdam's Westpoort area, prompting urgent warnings for residents to take precautions.

Mar 20 • 16:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

News from California today, live: Extreme heat wave and latest updates for Wednesday, March 18

California is facing an extreme heat wave with record temperatures on March 18, alongside warnings for strong waves and a high fire risk.

Mar 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Double warnings from SMHI – snowfall and grass fire

SMHI has issued warnings for both grass fires and heavy winds combined with snowfall in various parts of Sweden.

Mar 12 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fire in warehouse in Rio spreads smoke to neighborhoods and Avenida Brasil

A fire at a motorcycle parts store in Rio de Janeiro has spread smoke across multiple neighborhoods, prompting warnings for reduced visibility on Avenida Brasil.

Mar 9 • 13:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Spring has arrived in Stockholm

Spring has officially arrived in Stockholm with temperatures consistently above freezing, which has led to meteorological spring being declared in much of Sweden.

Mar 4 • 16:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

US Embassy in Riyadh experiences drone attack

The US Embassy in Riyadh was targeted by two drones, causing a small fire and prompting safety warnings for Americans in the area.

Mar 3 • 05:44 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Drone attack hits US Embassy in Riyadh, fire reported

A drone attack targeted the US Embassy in Riyadh, causing a fire but reportedly no casualties, leading to warnings for American citizens in the region.

Mar 3 • 02:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Car fire in Bærum spread to buildings

A car fire in Bærum, Norway, spread to surrounding buildings, prompting warnings from local police about the dangers of smoke inhalation.

Mar 1 • 00:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Wkra overflowed. Further warnings from IMGW

Flooding in the Wkra River has led to the deployment of 18 fire units in Błędowo, Poland, due to an ice jam causing significant overflow.

Feb 27 • 08:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Warning for Residents Due to Fire in Vilnius: Where the Smoke is Drifting

A fire in Vilnius has prompted environmental authorities to issue warnings about air pollution risks in the area.

Feb 26 • 21:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Huge fire on Eišiškiai Avenue: numerous fire teams arrived, residents warned about harmful smoke

A large fire has broken out in a warehouse on Eišiškių Avenue in Vilnius, prompting a significant response from fire services and warnings to local residents about harmful smoke.

Feb 26 • 19:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Truth of the Jaipur SMS Incident: Patients Were Burning, Staff Was Fleeing with Bags

A recent report reveals shocking failures in the system during a fire incident at a major hospital in Rajasthan, where staff ignored warnings from patients' families while fleeing the scene.

Feb 25 • 04:19 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Heat and storms give rise to extreme fire forecast in Victoria

Authorities in Victoria are issuing warnings for extreme fire danger due to heat and storm conditions affecting the region.

Feb 16 • 05:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How many cars catch fire each month in Quito?: these are the main causes

Data from Quito's fire department highlights a significant number of vehicle fires, with some months averaging over 10 incidents, prompting safety warnings from authorities.

Feb 11 • 15:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Continued 'Bitter Cold' on the Way to Work... Warming Up in the Afternoon

South Korea experiences extremely cold morning temperatures, but warm conditions are expected in the afternoon.

Feb 8 • 23:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Drivers urged to be cautious as footage shows roadside fires flaring up

Dashcam footage reveals that a mechanical fault in a truck led to multiple grass fires along the roadsides in north-east Victoria, prompting warnings from authorities for drivers to check their vehicle equipment.

Feb 6 • 22:08 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A large fire broke out at a significant research center in Germany

A major fire occurred at the Helmholtz Heavy Ion Research Center in Darmstadt, Germany, prompting warnings to local residents about hazardous smoke.

Feb 5 • 10:34 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP under fire as hundreds of staff get warnings 'over sickness absences'

Nearly 1,650 DWP staff have received formal warnings for exceeding sickness absence limits, raising concerns about the department's attendance policies and prompting calls for reform.

Jan 12 • 05:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Serious fire risk’: nearly 3,000 Australian EV drivers warned not to fully charge cars

Nearly 3,000 Australian electric vehicle drivers have received warnings not to fully charge their cars due to a fire risk associated with a manufacturing issue in the Volvo EX30's battery.

Jan 12 • 04:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Extreme Heat and Fires in Australia. 'Conditions are like during the 'Black Summer'

Australia is facing catastrophic conditions for fire outbreaks due to extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 49 °C and warnings in place across most states and territories except Queensland.

Jan 8 • 06:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Don't play with fire. Stricter penalties have just come into effect

New legislation has significantly increased fines for causing fire hazards, with the maximum fine rising from 5,000 PLN to 30,000 PLN and decriminalizing warnings for grass burning.

Jan 2 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Urgent product recalls for John Lewis toy, candles and popular kids Christmas present

John Lewis wooden toys, Iittala luxury candles, and certain water beads have been recalled due to choking and fire hazards, prompting warnings to shoppers regarding the safety of these Christmas products.

Dec 29 • 10:31 UTC

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