Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1821, Nathan Bedford Forrest, American general and first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan (died 1877) was born. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1935, Jack Kemp, American football player and politician, 9th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (died 2009) was born. In 1941, Ehud Manor, Israeli songwriter and translator (died 2005) was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Devastation after NI homes set alight by bonfire embers

RTÉ News

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July 12, 2026

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Devastation after NI homes set alight by bonfire embers

Families whose homes were destroyed when burning embers from a bonfire near Belfast set them alight last night have spoken of their devastation.

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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

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.

Metro

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· Jul 2, 2026

Neighbours save sleeping gran, 87, from house fire filmed on doorbell camera

Neighbours spotted flames and smoke billowing from the property at around 11.30pm last week and ran over to help.

NDTV

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· Jul 2, 2026

Doorbell Camera Captures Neighbours Saving 87-Year-Old From House Fire

Doorbell camera footage showed a group of neighbours in pyjamas hammering on the locked front door as flames engulfed the property.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 13, 2026

'More than just a building or business' - Connemara community reeling as fire destroys beloved shop and pub

The inferno ripped through the building in Recess, Connemara last week

The News Letter

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· Jul 12, 2026

Fire which destroyed homes ‘likely caused by embers from nearby bonfire’

A blaze which destroyed two houses in Co Antrim was most likely caused by embers from a nearby bonfire, the fire service has said.

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

The West Australian

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· Jul 12, 2026

Arson squad investigating after suspicious fire in Alexander Heights destroys car, damages home

Arson squad detectives are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a person who was seen in the area around the time of the fire. SEE THE FOOTAGE

KTLA 5

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· Jun 26, 2026

Boyle Heights warehouse cleanup underway after massive fire

Cleanup efforts were underway Thursday at the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse that burned for eight days after firefighters officially declared the massive blaze knocked down Wednesday evening. KTLA's Hailey Winslow reports. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/boyle-heights-warehouse-cleanup-begins-as-crews-face-85-million-pounds-of-spoiled-food/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Irish News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Northern Ireland Fire Service says Eleventh Night bonfire ‘most probable cause’ for Greenisland homes burned down

Embers from Co Antrim bonfire probable cause of blaze that took memories and history from elderly couple

Fark

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· Jun 30, 2026

Neighbors on edge as demolitions expert who blew up his own house by smoking near 700 pounds of fireworks starts a new fire after wandering around his collection of propane tanks [Followup]

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KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 10, 2026

Dallas Condo Fire Displaces 45 Residents — 24 Units Damaged Overnight

Building damaged by fire at Cambridge Park Condominiums Image by American Red Cross Greater North TexasXA three-alarm fire tore through a Northeast Da...

Daily Express

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· Jul 1, 2026

Antwerp fire: Multiple people dead as fire devours Linkeroever apartment building

Some 200 residents have been evacuated.

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.

India TV News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Lucknow fire tragedy: Distress calls, eyewitness accounts and rescue efforts reveal terrifying ordeal

A devastating fire at a coaching centre in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on Monday afternoon has left at least 15 people dead, with fears that the toll could rise further. Rescue teams continue to search the affected building as firefighters work to completely eliminate any remaining hotspots. The tragedy has sent shockwaves across the city, with survivors, families and eyewitnesses recounting the terrifying moments that unfolded inside the building.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 3, 2026

‘He was a demon’: Suspect takes blowtorch, cinder block, knife to neighbor’s home, BCSO says

A Bexar County family is recovering after they said a man they once considered a friend tried to set their home on fire Wednesday morning and violently attacked multiple people on the Northeast Side.

The Tribune 242

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· Jul 8, 2026

Residents battle devastating Bimini fire

Residents and volunteers battled a devastating fire in Bailey Town, Bimini, this morning after a two-storey building housing four residences became engulfed in flames.

DNyuz

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· Jun 25, 2026

Rotting meat, foul smell at site of Boyle Heights warehouse fire

The fire may be out, but Boyle Heights is now dealing with massive amounts of rotting meat and a foul smell as the cleanup phase from a weeklong fire at a massive cold-storage warehouse begins. Outside the Lineage warehouse Thursday morning, the smell of heavy smoke was already being replaced with that of spoiling food []

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Cruel double blow for victims of house fire

A family who lost everything in a house fire sparked by a fire pit has had their only remaining possessions stolen by looters.

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.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

US: Gujarat Couple, Daughter Killed in Ohio Motel Fire

Three members of an Indian family from Gujarat lost their lives after a severe fire broke out at a motel where they lived and worked in the U.S. state of Ohio. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. local time on Thursday at the Econo Lodge motel in Wooster, Ohio.

ZNS Bahamas

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· Jul 9, 2026

Early Morning Fire In Bimini

An early morning fire occurred in Bailey Town, Bimini on Wednesday that has destroyed several structures leaving multiple families homeless. Member of Parliament for Bimini and the Berry Islands, Randy Rolle was on the island assessing the damage and meeting with residents. He told ZNS News, “we have a community fire started shortly after six, [] The post Early Morning Fire In Bimini appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.

Independent Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Devastating fire in Jika Joe informal settlement: Hundreds left homeless, one missing

Devastating fire in Jika Joe informal settlement: Hundreds left homeless, one missing

CBC News

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· Jun 25, 2026

3 dead in plane crash near Fort Simpson, N.W.T., fire officials confirm

N.W.T. Fire extended its condolences to the families of three people who have been confirmed dead following a plane crash near Fort Simpson on Wednesday evening. The plane involved was responding to a wildfire, when it crashed about 50 kilometres from the N.W.T. community.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 1, 2026

Multiple deaths reported in 'raging fire' at Belgian apartment block

Multiple deaths were reported Wednesday when a raging fire ripped through an apartment block in the Belgian city of Antwerp, police said. The blaze broke out mid-morning on the ei...

Times of India

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· Jun 21, 2026

3 killed in massive West London blaze; firefighters battle inferno for over two hours

3 killed in massive West London blaze; firefighters battle inferno for over two hours

The Standard

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· Jul 9, 2026

Firefighters tackle blaze at historic building on Edinburgh’s Princes Street

The alarm was raised in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Guinee news

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· Jul 9, 2026

Sinko : un violent incendie réduit plusieurs commerces en cendres, de nombreux blessés graves

Un violent incendie s’est déclaré ce jeudi 9 juillet 2026 au quartier M’Ballia, situé dans la commune rurale de Sinko, préfecture de Beyla. Le sinistre a réduit en cendres plusieurs commerces, fait plusieurs blessés graves et plongé de nombreuses familles dans le désarroi. Selon les témoignages recueillis sur place, les flammes se sont propagées avec []

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris forces evacuations

AVON, France, July 13, (AP): A fire raging Monday in the historic and much-visited Fontainebleau forest south of Paris prompted evacuations of some residential neighborhoods and...

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jul 9, 2026

Family Displaced After Illegal Firework Sparked Fire at Their Northwest Fresno Home

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Fresno family was displaced after a fire believed to have been caused by an illegal firework destroyed their home on the ni...

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 3, 2026

Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment

Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment.

Our News Bahamas

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· Jul 8, 2026

“Our Family Lived in This Home for Generations, Now We’ve Lost It All”

BIMINI, BAHAMAS - A family compound that had been home to generations of Bimini residents has now been reduced to ashes, after an early morning fire ripped through the property on Kings Highway in Bailey Town, Bimini shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, destroying four homes and leaving several families with nothing.

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.

NL Times

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Video: Explosion damages Amsterdam-Oost apartment building; Two teens on fatbike sought

An explosion at an apartment complex on Ombilinstraat in Amsterdam-Oost on Saturday afternoon triggered a fire and forced the evacuation of 24 homes, NH

Yahoo Sports

· Jul 5, 2026

Angel City reports no serious injuries after fireworks show launches projectiles into stands

Not every firework went where it was supposed to after Angel City's win

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 22, 2026

Fire destroys six apartments, leaves 15 homeless at Aboabo

Approximately 15 people have been displaced after a fire destroyed six self-contained apartments in a compound house in Aboabo, Asokore Mampong Municipality, Ashanti Region.

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