Fire
Former Bangladesh cricket captain's house attacked after ex-PM's media event
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan’s ancestral home comes under attack after he joins Sheikh Hasina’s media event, as Dhaka condemns the appearance and political tensions intensify.
August 6, 2026
Nearly 1,000 hectares burnt in fire near Paris: official
Fire erupts on Sunday in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest, about 60 kilometers southeast of the capital, a former royal hunting preserve that today is dotted with quiet villages.
July 13, 2026
China factory fire kills at least 28 people: State media
Chinese state television CCTV shares footage, showing firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-story white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke is pouring out.
July 9, 2026
New Delhi hotel fire kills at least 21: Police
The fire broke out in the morning at Flourish Stay, a bed-and-breakfast in a congested neighborhood in the south of the city, Delhi Police said in a statement. Rescue and search operations were continuing, with more than 40 people taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
June 3, 2026
Four Nepalis among 25 killed in India's Goa club fire
Most people died due to suffocation after wooden parts of the club caught fire; fires are common in India due to poor building practices, overcrowding and a lack of adherence to safety regulations.
December 8, 2025