Hedy Lamarr, an Austrian-born Hollywood actress, transcended her glamorous image to become a World War II inventor. Alongside George Antheil, she patented the 'Secret Communication System' using frequency hopping, a technology foundational to modern GPS, WLAN, and Bluetooth.
A massive fire at Coupang Corp.'s logistics center in Seongnam-dong, Incheon, was fully extinguished Wednesday after burning for 109 hours. The blaze injured two firefighters and necessitated the evacuation of hundreds of nearby residents.
A suspicious fire destroyed part of a multi-million-dollar mansion in Sapphire Beach, Coffs Harbour, previously owned by Nathan Tinkler. The vacant property, recently approved for demolition, experienced a self-reignition after initial crews left. Police are investigating the incident.
Hundreds of firefighters and soldiers are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara province, northeast of Madrid, which has burned 30,000 hectares and forced 1,200 evacuations. A heatwave and drought conditions complicate efforts, as Spain faces its third heatwave and high fire risk.
Two firefighters died battling a large brush fire that spread to a building near Bordeaux–Mérignac airport in south-west France, causing flight delays. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez will visit the Gironde department, which is among several ravaged by recent wildfires.
A wildfire in the Cairngorms, which has burned 10 square kilometres since last Wednesday, still has significant hotspots despite over 100 firefighters surrounding the blaze. Crews will remain on scene until the incident is safely concluded, with First Minister John Swinney praising the combined efforts.
A wildfire in the Cairngorms has entered its seventh day, with helicopters assisting ground crews. Local frustration has emerged over a perceived delay in deploying aerial support, sparking a debate about whether Scotland's firefighters have sufficient resources to tackle increasing wildfire threats.
Isabella Nicholls, 21, died from extensive burns after a unit fire in Buderim, Queensland, leaving behind her two-year-old son. Her family is grieving an "irreplaceable loss" and fundraising for her funeral, while police investigate the cause of the fire, which was declared a crime scene.
A large fire broke out in the parking area of a residential building in Delhi's Hari Nagar on Tuesday morning, causing two cylinder explosions, damaging four vehicles, and leading to the safe rescue of eight trapped people by fire services.
A massive fire at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon, South Korea, was brought under initial control after 61 hours, mobilizing hundreds of firefighters and forcing the evacuation of over 300 residents and employees. No casualties were reported, and an investigation will determine the cause.
Firefighters are expected to remain at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh for several days after a large grassfire on Sunday evening, marking the second blaze at the landmark in three months. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service continues to tackle hotspots amid dry weather, with a full investigation into the cause pending.
A massive fire at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon, west of Seoul, was brought under initial control after 61 hours, mobilizing hundreds of firefighters and equipment. The incident forced the evacuation of 178 nearby residents and led to the closure of local schools and daycare centers.
A large fire in Drammen, southern Norway, which destroyed approximately 100 homes and was described as the largest in over a century, has been mostly brought under control. Strong winds and dry conditions fueled the blaze, leading to over 400 evacuations.
Firefighters in Incheon, South Korea, struggled for over 31 hours to extinguish a blaze at a Coupang logistics center that began Sunday morning, hampered by thick smoke and flammable materials. Two firefighters were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and exhaustion.
Fire crews are tackling a significant blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, with a large plume of smoke visible from Fife. Six appliances are on scene, Queens Drive is closed, and no casualties have been reported.
A massive fire at a Coupang Corp. logistics center in Incheon, South Korea, has continued for over 37 hours, prompting a national firefighting mobilization. Efforts are hampered by thick smoke and flammable materials, with two firefighters injured and demolition work underway to aid containment.
Firefighters are battling a fast-spreading wildfire north of Madrid in Guadalajara province, which has burned over 13,000 hectares. This comes as Spain reels from a deadly fire in Almeria and another ongoing blaze in Zaragoza, exacerbated by drought and low humidity.
A massive fire in Drammen, Norway, destroyed over 100 homes, forcing hundreds to evacuate. Described as the largest residential fire in Norway's modern history, it started in a townhouse and spread rapidly to neighboring homes and forests.
An independent committee investigating the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong, which killed 168 and displaced nearly 5,000, will delay its final report until late October due to the vast amount of evidence to review.
A Hong Kong inquiry into the Tai Po fire, which killed 168 people, concludes after reviewing over 1 million files and 80 witnesses, attributing the tragedy to systemic failures including combustible material accumulation and unclear government responsibility divisions.
A devastating fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district killed 27 people and injured over 60. The blaze, possibly caused by an electrical short circuit, spread rapidly, trapping victims near blocked emergency exits and bathrooms. Survivors described smoke and debris as the main threats.
A devastating fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district killed 27 people and injured over 60. The blaze, possibly caused by an electrical short circuit, spread rapidly, trapping many victims near blocked emergency exits and bathrooms.
A devastating fire broke out at the Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district early Monday, trapping hundreds of revellers. Social media images show flames erupting from the entrance, with rescuers attempting to aid injured patrons outside.
A massive fire at a Bangkok pub early Monday killed at least 27 people and injured 63, with 22 in critical condition. The blaze broke out around midnight at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao in the Chatuchak district. The cause is under investigation, reviving concerns over fire safety in Thailand.
