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Residential fire near French city Lyon kills 10, including children

Ten people including five children aged three to 15 were killed in a fire on Friday that engulfed a residential building in an impoverished town near the southeastern French city of Lyon.

Reuters · Dec 16, 2022

Jersey explosion: Another person confirmed dead, bringing toll to nine

No one else remains unaccounted for, say police

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Nine people rescued after flat fire in Maida Vale

Nine people were rescued from a blaze at a block of flats in Maida Vale on Thursday morning.

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2022

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Gungahlin restaurant fire causes evacuations

Smoke has set off fire alarms and caused evacuations, ACT ESA said.

The Canberra Times · Dec 15, 2022

1 dead, 11 injured after bus rolls over on I-15 in Mojave Desert

LOS ANGELES — A bus rollover killed one person and injured 11 others late Tuesday on Interstate 15 south of Baker, California, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District said.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 15, 2022

Anniversary of Colorado's Marshall fire looms over announcement of more federal money to fight wildfires

DENVER — With the Rocky Mountains in the background — and the anniversary of the record-setting destruction from the Marshall fire looming over the event — the No. 2 official with the U.S. Department of Interior announced Wednesday a national $228 million program to fight and recover from wildfires.

The Denver Post · Dec 14, 2022

Emergency services rush to Scots street after car bursts into flames

Fire fighters worked to extinguish the blaze and left the scene before 1pm after dampening down the vehicle.

Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022

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Deprived areas at higher risk of fires across Merseyside

Despite gaps between richer and poorer areas, the number of deaths has decreased in recent years

Liverpool Echo · Dec 14, 2022

Three firefighters injured while dousing flames as cylinder blast in shop cum residence in Patiala

PATIALA: Three firefighters including two firemen and a sub–-fire officer in Patiala were injured on Wednesday after three cylinders got blasted while they were dousing the flames in a house cum shop in the city.

The Times of India · Dec 14, 2022

Eighth person confirmed dead after suspected gas explosion in Jersey

Death toll from blast on Saturday rises, with one remaining missing person

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

Three kill old man over land dispute in Madhya Pradesh, his kin burn their houses

GWALIOR: Tension prevailed in Rarua village in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district following back-to-back incidents of the murder of an old man and the victim's kin setting the houses of three attackers on fire, police said on Wednesday. Nobody was injured in the fire which damaged household items.

The Times of India · Dec 14, 2022

Europe's record 2022 wildfires sent carbon emissions soaring, monitors say

Wildfires that scorched across Europe this year burned a record land area and stoked carbon emissions, according to an update released by Europe's forest fire and satellite monitors.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 14, 2022

Lumber company settles lawsuits from Mill fire that devastated Northern Californian town

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An Oregon wood products manufacturer that operates a Northern California lumber mill linked to September’s deadly Mill fire has reached settlement agreements with most of those who brought claims against the company, attorneys for the company and for fire victims said Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022

Massive NYPD warehouse fire in Brooklyn destroys DNA evidence; puts cases at risk

NEW YORK — A massive fire tore through in an NYPD warehouse in Brooklyn Tuesday, destroying DNA evidence and potentially endangering multiple criminal cases, NYPD and FDNY officials said.

Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Firefighters called out to rescue seagull frozen to lamppost in freezing temperatures

Bridlington Fire Station rescued a stranded sea bird after it sat on top of a metal lamppost for too long as temperatures plummeted across the country

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

8 hurt in fire at NYPD warehouse where evidence is stored

Officials say eight people have suffered minor injuries in a fire at a New York Police Department facilty that houses DNA evidence from crime scenes as well as cars, e-bikes and motor scooters

Newcastle Herald · Dec 13, 2022

Firies get a static electric shock: High voltage UPS fire at Hunter business

Once extinguished crews stayed on scene monitoring the atmosphere for toxic gases.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022

Jersey energy firm says it attended site before deadly blast

Fire service says it handed over reported gas leak to Island Energy seven hours before blast

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The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

Firefighters battle blaze at NYPD evidence storage facility in Brooklyn

The city’s police store cars and other large pieces of evidence in the warehouse

Chronicle Live · Dec 13, 2022

Crash victim thanks brave responders who saved his life after he was pinned against wall in terrifying smash

Nick Matthewson was crushed against a wall when he was hit by a car on a night out in Newcastle city centre

ABC News · Dec 13, 2022

Bushfire emergency warning downgraded for blaze near Jurien Bay, north of Perth

Firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze that had been threatening lives and homes near Jurien Bay north of Perth, but an emergency warning has been downgraded.

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022

Chile battles to combat forest fires amid threat to residents

Chile is battling to control the spread of several wildfires that have already destroyed more than 4,000 hectares (9,900 acres) of woodlands and are putting local communities at risk.

Leeds Live · Dec 12, 2022

Two men rescued from burning Harehills house after batteries spark fire

The men suffered from smoke inhalation

The Guardian - US · Dec 12, 2022

Chicago’s ‘walking man’ dies nearly seven months after being set on fire

Joseph Kromelis, nicknamed the ‘walking man’ as he was often spotted in the city on foot, died after being set on fire in May

Liverpool Echo · Dec 12, 2022

Man and woman fighting for life after serious house fire

Fire crews fought the flames through the night

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