A family of three (52-year-old male, 43-year-old female, 16-year-old male) died in a house fire in Wiley Park, Sydney, overnight. Firefighters faced a ferocious blaze with significant obstacles, and the property was completely destroyed.
A massive fire at a Coupang Corp. logistics center in Incheon, South Korea, was fully extinguished Wednesday after burning for 109 hours, injuring two firefighters and forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate.
A fire in Lima's La Victoria district killed 10 family members, including five children and five adults. Police are investigating reports of arson, with local media stating the mattress-manufacturing family had received extortion threats.
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.
Ari Laver escaped a fatal house fire in Kingston, south of Brisbane, which claimed the lives of his wife of 42 years, Leanne Gay Laver, and family friend Phillip Gordon. Laver, who was his wife's carer, expressed profound grief and regret, while investigators are probing the cause.
Two people died in a house fire on Adelaide Street in Kingston, south of Brisbane, leading to a crime scene declaration. Four other occupants escaped uninjured, and authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze, which took about an hour to control.
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.
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 family in Greenisland, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, has lost their home and all possessions after a fire destroyed two terraced houses. The blaze, which occurred near a bonfire, is under investigation. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service responded with 45 firefighters.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported precision strikes on Kyiv military-industrial facilities, including those producing cruise missile components and UAVs, in response to alleged Ukrainian attacks. Kyiv authorities confirmed fires at warehouses and a tram garage but did not confirm strikes on military sites. Russia also claimed capture of Petro-Ivanovka village in Kharkov Region.
A warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, caused air pollution levels exceeding those of the January 2025 wildfires. Fine particle levels reached 755 micrograms per cubic meter, surpassing wildfire levels. While toxic metals weren't elevated, bromine and chlorine were detected, and concerns remain about decomposing food.
Neighbours in Wigston, Leicestershire, are hailed as heroes after rescuing an 87-year-old woman with Alzheimer's from a house fire. Suzanne Wright used her mother's doorbell camera to guide the neighbours who bravely entered the burning home before fire services arrived.
A massive fire at a frozen-food storage facility in Los Angeles has raged for six days, with firefighters unable to enter the building due to its structure and insulation. Air quality concerns have prompted warnings for residents to stay indoors, as the cause of the fire, believed to be related to solar panel work, is still under investigation.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles as firefighters continue to battle a multi-day warehouse blaze in Boyle Heights. The fire, which started Wednesday in a cold storage facility, has caused significant smoke and air pollution, prompting shelter-in-place orders and the opening of smoke relief centers. A ruptured ammonia line and the presence of 85 million pounds of rotting food present ongoing hazardous material and biohazard challenges.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to secure resources for a large warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. The fire, which started Wednesday at a cold-storage facility with 85 million pounds of frozen food, has caused hazardous air quality, prompting shelter-in-place orders. Fire officials are addressing biohazard challenges due to the difficulty of accessing the interior.
A large warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, on Wednesday afternoon caused thick smoke and prompted shelter-in-place orders for residents due to hazardous air quality concerns. Firefighters extinguished the roof fire, and initial fears of an ammonia line igniting dissipated.
A large fire at a massive warehouse in Los Angeles' Boyle Heights neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon sent dark smoke billowing into the sky, triggering shelter-in-place orders due to concerns over hazardous air. The fire, which was on the roof of a solar-panel-covered building, was extinguished by late afternoon.
A Georgia couple received decades-long prison sentences for severe child abuse and exploitation. The case surfaced after a fatal 2022 house fire where one daughter died. The father was sentenced to life for murder and sexual offenses, while the mother received 90 years for cruelty and assault.
Two college baseball players from Miyazaki Welfare Medical College were honored by the NICHINAN City Fire Department for rescuing a wheelchair-bound man from a house fire. The players, Teppei Kusatoru and Hinata Hozoen, acted quickly after smelling smoke and seeing black smoke billowing from the house.
A fire at a guest house in Delhi's Malviya Nagar killed 21 and injured 20, possibly due to a gas cylinder or AC unit. The owner has been arrested, and a magisterial inquiry ordered. Many victims were foreign nationals.
A fire at a scrap metal recycling warehouse in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, escalated into a powerful explosion, causing significant tremors and shattering windows. Two people were injured and hospitalized, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
A three-year-old boy has died in a house fire in Melbourne, Australia. His father was severely burned trying to rescue him, and the family's home was destroyed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Six people were injured in a house fire in Fritzlar, Germany, on Saturday. The roof of an apartment building caught fire, causing an estimated €300,000 in damage. The building is uninhabitable, and affected residents have been relocated.
The White House abruptly dismissed all 22 members of the National Science Board via email on Friday, terminating them effective immediately. The Trump administration cited a 2021 Supreme Court case (U.S. v. Arthrex) regarding constitutional questions about board authority, though legal scholars expressed confusion about this rationale. The move follows the administration's request to cut $4.7 billion from the NSF's $9 billion budget and the rescission of thousands of approved grants. Scientists and lawmakers warn the action threatens independent, merit-based science funding and U.S. competitiveness in global science and technology.
