Man sentenced to 8 years for setting fire to and killing a homeless person in São José dos Campos
A man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for setting fire to and killing a homeless person in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
‘Missed opportunities’ to prevent woman’s death in prison cell fire, inquest finds
An inquest revealed that there were significant failures in the care of Clare Dupree, who died in a prison fire, highlighting systemic issues in prison safety and health management.
15 years in prison requested for Felipe Pettinato
A prosecutor has requested a 15-year prison sentence for Felipe Pettinato due to his involvement in a fire that led to the death of neurologist Melchor Rodrigo.
The accusation requested 15 years in prison for the death of neurologist Melchor Rodrigo: "The fire existed and it was caused by Pettinato"
The family of neurologist Melchor Rodrigo is seeking a 15-year prison sentence for Felipe Juan Pettinato in connection with a deadly fire that occurred in May 2022.
The arsonist from Liberec was unsuccessful with his complaint, he will serve 18 years for setting fire to a bar
An arsonist from Liberec has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for setting fire to a bar, following an unsuccessful appeal against his sentence.
José M. G., a persistent aggressor driven by revenge
José M. G., a man with a long history of domestic violence, has been arrested for a fire in which three women died in Miranda de Ebro, and was sent to prison without bail by a judge.
Prison without bail for the detainee in the fire that killed three women in Miranda de Ebro (Burgos)
A man has been remanded in custody without bail following a tragic fire in Miranda de Ebro that resulted in the deaths of three women, including his ex-partner.
Boate Kiss: Mauro Hoffmann, former partner sentenced for the death of 242 people, will serve his sentence in an open regime
Mauro Hoffmann, ex-partner of the Boate Kiss, has been granted a regime change to open prison after serving a part of his 12-year sentence for his role in a tragic nightclub fire that killed 242 people.
José the recidivist: from tying a padlock around Carmen's neck to the deadly fire in Miranda de Ebro
José M. G., recently released from prison, caused a deadly fire in Miranda de Ebro that killed three women, highlighting his history of violent crimes.
The criminal week of the murderer from Miranda: he had just been released from prison, spent the previous afternoon drinking, and could not stand his partner's rejection
A man recently released from prison caused a deadly fire after a drunken altercation with his neighbor, resulting in the deaths of three individuals in Miranda de Ebro, Spain.
After returning from prison, a Filipino set his wife's house on fire because she started living with a neighbor
A Filipino man allegedly set his wife's house on fire upon returning from prison, angry that she had moved in with a neighbor.
Relatives protesting the death of a prisoner set themselves on fire while burning tires in front of the prison
Relatives of a deceased prisoner were involved in a protest that turned violent when some accidentally set themselves on fire while burning tires outside the prison.
Paraná: after the murder of an inmate, two relatives accidentally set themselves on fire while burning tires at the prison entrance
After the murder of inmate Martín Luciano Siegfried, two family members accidentally caught fire during a protest outside the Paraná prison.
Man given whole-life order for murder of woman and children in Bradford fire
A man has received a whole-life prison sentence for the arson that killed his ex-partner’s sister and her three children in Bradford.
Man who killed his ex-partner's sister and her three children in a house fire jailed for life
Sharaz Ali has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his ex-partner's sister and her three children in a house fire in Bradford.
Kiss Nightclub: Justice grants conditional release to Luciano Bonilha, band assistant convicted of fire that killed 242 people
Luciano Bonilha, a band assistant convicted in the Kiss nightclub fire, has been granted conditional release by the Brazilian court due to his positive prison record and behavior.
Demand investigation into the death of two inmates in a fire in a Córdoba prison: denounce detention conditions and delays in evacuating them
A fire at the Bouwer Penitentiary in Córdoba, Argentina, resulted in the deaths of two female inmates, leading to calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances and accountability.
Four years' jail for man who tried to set police officer on fire
A West Australian man has been sentenced to four years in prison for attempting to set a police officer on fire in Perth.
Uganda: Breaking - Shooting At Kiboga Prison Leaves Three Dead
A shooting at Kiboga Prison in Uganda resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a prison deputy, after a warder opened fire in a shocking incident.
Arson at Skallberget – 20-year-old sentenced to prison after balcony fire in Västerås
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for arson following a balcony fire in Västerås, which was determined to have been started with gasoline.
Fugitive who killed wife and set her body on fire in front of their children in PB arrested in MT
Edmilson Souza da Costa, convicted of killing and burning his wife's body in front of their children, has been arrested in Mato Grosso after fleeing from a semi-open prison regime in Paraíba.
Drug dealer jailed for life over arson attack on home that killed elderly couple
Three individuals have received lengthy prison sentences, including a life sentence for the drug dealer, following an arson attack that resulted in the deaths of an elderly couple in St Helens.
Siberian Military Court Jails Teenagers for Setting Fire to Helicopter
Two teenagers in Siberia have been sentenced to prison for setting fire to a military helicopter at the behest of Ukrainian intelligence.
Court confirms 24 years for attempted murder of a man who doused a woman with gasoline and set her on fire
A Czech court has upheld a 24-year prison sentence for David Anderka, who attempted to murder a woman by setting her on fire.
A fire broke out near Kaunas prison – residential area has been scorched
A fire near Kaunas prison resulted in damages to the facility and a residential area.
Man killed ex-wife and son after divorce hearing then torched house to 'cover crimes'
A man was sentenced to 126 years in prison for murdering his ex-wife and son, then setting their house on fire to cover up the crimes.
Death in the Flames as a Result of an Attack: A Man from Provodov Faces Up to 16 Years in Prison
A man from Provodov is facing a potential sentence of up to 16 years for a deadly attack that resulted in a fire.
BA: Sentenced to five months in prison for serious insurance fraud
A family man in his twenties has been sentenced to five months in prison for serious insurance fraud related to a fire incident in Bergen, Norway.
Fire breaks out in Daugavgrīva prison
A fire broke out at Daugavgrīva prison this morning due to electrical equipment burning, prompting an emergency state declaration that was later lifted.
Sentenced to prison after major fire
Two men have been sentenced to several years in prison and ordered to pay millions in damages after starting a significant fire in a residential building in Nässjö.
Man sentenced to 61 years for fire that killed woman and child in Paraná; he is on the run
A man has been sentenced to 61 years in prison for causing the death of a woman and a three-year-old child by setting their house on fire in Laranjeiras do Sul, Paraná, and is currently considered a fugitive.
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for setting fire to house and killing step-son
José Ediberto Timóteo da Silva was sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his 26-year-old step-son Hiago Fiuza Maia by setting fire to their home in São José do Rio Preto, SP.
Guilty Verdict for Former Restaurant Owner After Leaving Pot on Heat Causes Major Fire Destroying 33 Buildings
A former restaurant owner in Kitakyushu received a suspended prison sentence after her negligence caused a large fire that destroyed 33 buildings, with no injuries reported.
Fire of the Moro Tower, prosecutor requests 12 sentences of up to 8 years
The prosecutor Marina Petruzzella has requested up to 8 years in prison for 12 defendants in connection to the major fire incident at the Moro Tower, which occurred on August 29, 2021, causing significant property damage but no casualties due to timely firefighting efforts.
Jacques Moretti remains in prison. The couple's 'lies' refuted by the videos
Swiss judge decides to keep Jacques Moretti, owner of Le Constellation restaurant where 40 people died in a New Year's fire, in custody for three months, rejecting the couple's claims as the evidence contradicts them.
Fatal fire near Nancy: six arrests, including three minors, and two suspected mastermind inmates
Six individuals have been charged in connection with a fatal fire near Nancy, including three minors and two inmates accused of orchestrating the crime.
The judge sends one of the owners of the bar that burned down in Switzerland during a New Year's party to preventive prison
A French co-owner of the bar 'Le Constellation', where a New Year's Eve fire killed 40 young people in Crans Montana, has been detained following a Swiss prosecutor's investigation.
Ruling in Braunschweig: Sleeping Wife Set on Fire – Life Sentence for 50-Year-Old
A 50-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for pouring an accelerant on and setting his sleeping wife on fire, with jealousy cited as the motive.
Fire Inferno in Valais: Who is to Blame for the Fire Disaster?
The article discusses the inadequate fire safety measures in a bar in Crans-Montana, raising questions about governmental oversight and responsibility, with Matteo Salvini suggesting that many in Switzerland should face prison due to negligence.
The bar owner in Crans-Montana had a heavy criminal past and had even gone to prison
The owner of the bar in Crans-Montana, who has a significant criminal history including convictions for fraud and kidnapping, is currently under investigation by Swiss authorities in connection with a fatal fire.
The owner of the Constellation had been in prison. The first 4 identified victims are Swiss
Investigations continue into the responsibilities of the New Year's Eve tragedy at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, where charges of negligence and manslaughter may arise following a fire that resulted in 40 deaths and 121 injuries.
The owner of the club in Crans-Montana has already been in prison: He was remodeling the space himself, authorities are now investigating the controversial changes
Authorities are investigating Jacques Moretti, the owner of Le Constellation nightclub in Crans-Montana, after a fire killed 40 people and injured 119, focusing on the club's remodeling practices.
30-Year-Old Opens Fire in Apartment – Hits the Mother of His Children
A 30-year-old man in Finland was sentenced to over five years in prison for shooting two individuals, including the mother of his children, following a distressed video call from her on New Year's Day 2025.