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Blue House fire leaves administrative block damaged, no casualties reported

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July 8, 2026

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The National Security Service (NSS) says preliminary investigations indicate that an electrical fault caused the fire that destroyed the administrative block at the Internal Security Bureau headquarters, commonly known as the Blue House, early Wednesday morning. Speaking to journalists, NSS spokesperson David John Kumuri said the fire started at around 12:15 a.m. in the main [] The post Blue House fire leaves administrative block damaged, no casualties reported appeared first on Eye Radio.

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The Independent

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· Jul 1, 2026

Antwerp fire: At least five dead as blaze rips though apartment block

The blaze broke out on the eighth floor of the building in the city's Linkeroever neighborhood

Eye Radio

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· Jul 8, 2026

Fire guts part of National Security headquarters in Juba

A fire broke out at the headquarters of the National Security Service (NSS), commonly known as the Blue House, in Juba early Tuesday morning, prompting investigations by authorities into the cause of the incident. Acting Government Spokesperson David Yau Yau, who also serves as Deputy Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, confirmed the [] The post Fire guts part of National Security headquarters in Juba appeared first on Eye Radio.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 23, 2026

At least 15 dead as fire rips through Lucknow building, students among victims

Seven injured in the fire; investigation into the accident to cover possible lapses in building standards

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Israeli consulate in New York evacuated as columns in Manhattan high-rise buckle

The New York City Fire Department said it received a call just before 8 a.m. ET about bricks falling from the 37-story building located on 42nd Street.

Associated Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Falling brick and buckling columns trigger evacuations around Manhattan high-rise

The New York Fire Department said on Tuesday that it received reports of bricks falling from the 38-story building at 235 East 42nd Street at around 8 a.m. The building, as well as a number of others in the area were evacuated as a precaution.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Fire breaks out at old Badminton Theatre building in Athens’ Goudi Park

Twenty-eight firefighters and nine vehicles, including a specialist aerial appliance, are tackling the blaze at the abandoned venue in Goudi, as Civil Protection immediately urges nearby residents to stay indoors with windows and doors shut The post Fire breaks out at old Badminton Theatre building in Athens’ Goudi Park appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Radio Tamazuj

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· Jul 8, 2026

Probe underway as fire damages National Security-ISB Headquarters

An overnight fire damaged part of the headquarters of the National Security Service’s Internal Security The post Probe underway as fire damages National Security-ISB Headquarters appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

Dorsey House fire: Historic St. Clair County restaurant goes up in flames; visuals surface from North St.

A fire broke out Sunday at the historic Dorsey House in St. Clair County, Michigan. Firefighters responded as black smoke billowed from the building.

Guineematin.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Conakry : un incendie ravage un immeuble à Sangoyah-Khabitayah

Un incendie a causé d’importants dégâts matériels ce jeudi 9 juillet 2026 au quartier Sangoyah-Khabitayah, dans la commune de Matoto. Le feu s’est déclaré dans un immeuble R+2, consumant de nombreux biens qui étaient à l’intérieur. Selon les témoignages recueillis sur place par un journaliste de Guineematin.com, l’incendie s’est déclaré aux environs de 15 heures dans [] The post Conakry : un incendie ravage un immeuble à Sangoyah-Khabitayah first appeared on Guineematin.com.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 23, 2026

Fire damages three rooms in Sokabisi compound house; seven others saved

A domestic fire has damaged three rooms in a 10-room compound house in Sokabisi, Upper East Region, while seven other rooms were saved through a rapid firefighting response.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 4, 2026

11 buah rumah musnah dalam kebakaran di Inanam

KOTA KINABALU: Sebanyak 11 buah rumah musnah dalam kebakaran di Kampung Kalansanan, Inanam, di sini, malam tadi. Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Lintas, Noor Sherriyana Bohari, berkata, bagaimana tiada mangsa dilaporkan terlibat dalam kejadian kira-kira pukul 9.20 malam itu. “Pasukan tiba di lokasi pada pukul 9.30 malam dan mendapati kebakaran membabitkan 12 rumah jenis ... Read more The post 11 buah rumah musnah dalam kebakaran di Inanam appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

India Today

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· Jun 22, 2026

2016 demolition order, many ownership changes: Inside Lucknow fire that killed 15

2016 demolition order, many ownership changes: Inside Lucknow fire that killed 15

BERNAMA

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· Jun 24, 2026

General : Burning Paper Pile Sparked Blaze That Destroyed 27 Gok Kapur Houses

KOTA BHARU, June 24 (Bernama) -- The fire that destroyed 27 houses in Kampung Gok Kapur here on June 8 was caused by the burning of a pile of papers in the kitchen of one of the affected houses, the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) said.

TASS

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· Jun 22, 2026

Five civilians die, dozens injured after Ukraine’s missile attack on Voronezh — governor

According to earlier reports, ten apartment houses and around 50 cars were damaged

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 27, 2026

Fire in Örebro apartment building, evacuation in progress

Fire in Örebro apartment building, evacuation in progress

Focus Taiwan

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· Jun 27, 2026

Residential fire in Chiayi kills daughter; elderly father missing

Chiayi, June 27 (CNA) A residential fire in Taibao City, Chiayi County, early Saturday morning left a woman dead and her elderly father missing, with rescue personnel continuing efforts to locate the man, according to local firefighters.

Irish News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Princes Street blaze shows fire service ‘can’t face more cuts’, union warns

The Fire Brigades Union also said the age of the building severely damaged by fire on Thursday meant it posed more difficulties for firefighters.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 6, 2026

Fire erupts at board office

Fire erupts at board office

USA TODAY

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: New York building at risk of collapse forces evacuations in NYC

A 38-story office tower at risk of collapse prompted evacuations in Midtown Manhattan, fire officials said July 7. Just before 8 a.m., the Fire Department of New York received a report of bricks falling from the high-rise building currently under construction on East 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd avenues. On arrival, fire officials said two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors, while floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/07/07/nyc-building-collapse-risk/90833610007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Three firefighters injured as fire truck overturns in northern Daraa

Daraa, July 11 (SANA) Three firefighters from the Daraa Directorate of Emergencies and Disaster Management were injured on Saturday when their fire engine overturned while responding to an emergency call on the road linking the city of al-Harah and the town of Zamrin in the northern countryside of Daraa province. Ahmad al-Hajer, commander of operations []

Interaksyon

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok pub fire kills 27, officials say emergency exits were obstructed

Over 60 people hospitalised after the fire, officials said Beer crates and table obstructed fire exits – Bangkok governor Initial assessment points to air-conditioner electrical short circuit BANGKOK — An explosive fire at a pub in Thailand’s capital Bangkok killed 27 people and injured dozens more, officials said on Monday, after obstructed emergency exits hindered patrons choking [] The post Bangkok pub fire kills 27, officials say emergency exits were obstructed appeared first on Interaksyon.

Daily Express

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· Jul 7, 2026

School evacuated as 'bricks falling off' huge building near NYC’s Grand Central station

The fire department said to have received reports of bricks falling from the tower.

India TV News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Explainer: What is the Fire Safety Act? Key rules every coaching centre, hotel and hospital must follow

The devastating fire at a coaching centre in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow, which claimed 15 lives and left several others seriously injured, has once again brought fire safety standards under sharp scrutiny. The tragedy comes close on the heels of another major fire incident at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, reigniting concerns about safety compliance in public buildings across the country. As investigations continue into the Lucknow incident, experts and authorities are questioning whether coaching institutes, hotels, hospitals and commercial establishments are adequately following fire safety regulations designed to prevent such disasters.

Reuters

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· Jul 13, 2026

Wildfire burns in Wales

Firefighters responded to a wildfire in North Wales after emergency services declared a major incident when the blaze broke out. #fire #northwales #wildfire #wales

DawnNews English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Over 50 Injured, 18 Missing After 'Technical Accident' Causes Explosion at Qatar Factory | Dawn News

More than 50 people were injured and at least 18 remain missing after a reported technical accident triggered an explosion at a factory in Qatar. Emergency crews launched rescue and recovery operations as authorities worked to determine the cause of the blast. The incident has raised questions about industrial safety, workplace regulations, and infrastructure risks in one of the Gulf region’s leading energy and manufacturing hubs. Here’s what we know so far about the explosion, the rescue effort, and the ongoing investigation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #qatar #factoryexplosion #breakingnews #industrialaccident #middleeast #worldnews #emergencyresponse #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Euronews

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· Jul 9, 2026

At least 28 dead in fire at shoe factory in eastern China, state media reports

Footage shared by state television CCTV showed firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-story white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke poured out.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

Pulled From The Smoke: Firefighters Rescue Man Trapped Inside Burning Wimauma Home

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A house fire on 12th Street in Wimauma drew a heavy emergency response Sunday evening after multiple callers warned that someone was trapped inside the burning building. The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Emergency Dispatch Communications Center began receiving a flood of 911 calls at approximately 7:56 PM. The first fire crew [] Pulled From The Smoke: Firefighters Rescue Man Trapped Inside Burning Wimauma Home

Oaklandside

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· Jun 30, 2026

Fire damages Peralta Hacienda Historical Park in Fruitvale

Fire damages Peralta Hacienda Historical Park in Fruitvale Damage from a June 28 fire was contained to the exterior, the fire department says, but the building remains without electricity.

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 28, 2026

1 dead in North York apartment fire hours after fatal Brampton crash

Firefighter, 2 others injured in blaze; 1 dead, 5 other men hurt after crash in north end of Brampton

DNyuz

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fireworks-ignited explosions and raging fires injure several across SoCal over July 4th weekend

Firefighters battled a number of blazes across the southland that damaged buildings and caused injuries over the Fourth of July holiday. A vehicle fire on the 5600 block of D Street in Chino at 8:30 p.m., severely injured three adults and a minor child, and engulfed a second car in flames, according to a police []

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 7, 2026

Partial collapse of towering Manhattan building spurs downtown evacuation

Authorities responded on Tuesday to the apparent collapse of a massive building under construction in the heart of New York City. The New York City Fire Department evacuated the high-rise building at 235 East 42nd Street due to concerns about floors 21 through 26 of the building caving in, according to the FDNY. Officials said []

WRAL News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Two firefighers hurt while responding to fire at Garner home

Two firefighters were injured while responding to a house fire in Garner on Old Cascade Drive, around 6:15 a.m.

The Standard

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· Jul 3, 2026

Tottenham fire: Huge blaze rages at Jaguar Land Rover service centre as 100 firefighters battle flames

100 firefighters fight blaze at an industrial estate close to Drumsheds

Irish Star

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· Jul 4, 2026

Girl, 8, killed by illegal July 4 firework 'cake' that shot out 'fireballs' as family watched

Jasmine Nguyen was next to her family when she suffered fatal internal injuries after Earl Decastro allegedly ignited an illegal firework 'cake' that sent fireballs into the crowd

RTÉ News

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· Jul 12, 2026

NI fire service dealt with over 300 calls as bonfires lit

Firefighters dealt with more than 300 emergency calls as Eleventh Night bonfires were lit across Northern Ireland.

KTLA 5

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fire burns through Harbor Gateway commercial building

Nearly 80 firefighters battled a stubborn fire at a commercial building in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood of Los Angeles for more than three hours before knocking it down early Sunday morning. Details: https://ktla.com/local-news/fire-rips-through-commercial-building-in-harbor-gateway-nearly-80-firefighters-respond/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Man who tried to save another from burning house succumbs to injuries

A fatal Gold Coast house fire has claimed another victim after a badly burned elderly man died of his injuries in hospital.

The West Australian

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· Jul 7, 2026

Locals warned to stay inside as out-of-control house fire burns in Serpentine

Firefighters have rushed to the scene of an out-of-control house fire.

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