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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1922, Ken Mosdell, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2006) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. 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 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Suspected arson under investigation after overnight fire damages Toronto businesses, displaces eight

What to know A suspected arson is under investigation after an overnight fire damaged several businesses near Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Street early Wednesday... The post Suspected arson under investigation after overnight fire damages Toronto businesses, displaces eight appeared first on NOW Toronto.
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Malay Mail
· Jul 10, 2026
Firefighters battle Kuching ice cream factory blaze spreading to neighbouring premises, all workers safe
KUCHING, July 10 — A fire broke out at an ice cream factory and spread to a neighbouring factory at Demak Laut Ind...
Toronto Sun
· Jul 8, 2026
Toronto Police probing suspected restaurant arson
Two neighbouring businesses also were damaged in the blaze
The Independent
· 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
The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 10, 2026
Moscow Oil Refinery reportedly on fire again
Smoke and a fire were reported near Moscow's oil refinery on July 10, according to Telegram monitoring channels, though the cause of the blaze has not been confirmed.
The Standard
· Jul 9, 2026
Firefighters tackle blaze at 'iconic' building in Edinburgh city centre
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said seven fire engines and three specialist appliances were at the scene by 6.45am
KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette
· Jul 5, 2026
Smoke, Fire Reported After Transformer Blows Beneath Bourbon St.
Smoke, Fire Reported After Transformer Blows Beneath Bourbon St.
India Today
· Jul 4, 2026
Days after fire at businessman's house, video shows him setting sofa ablaze
Days after fire at businessman's house, video shows him setting sofa ablaze
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 10, 2026
SPVM arson squad investigates fire that destroyed vehicle in RDP, damaged others nearby
The Montreal police (SPVM) arson squad is investigating after a vehicle was torched and two others nearby were damaged in the Rivière-des-Prairies (RDP) borough late Thursday night. SPVM received several 911 calls around 11:45 p.m. reporting a vehicle on fire near the intersection of Arthur-Léveillé Street and 5th Avenue. Firefighters worked to control the flames [] The post SPVM arson squad investigates fire that destroyed vehicle in RDP, damaged others nearby appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Breitbart News
· Jul 9, 2026
Florida Man Sets Fire to Restaurant Using Propane Tank
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office published footage showing a man inside of a restaurant utilizing a propane tank to set fire to the building. Officers arrived at the scene and arrested the man, then put out the fire themselves.
Daily Finland
· Jul 4, 2026
Wildfire rages in northeastern Spain, scorching 2,300 hectares of land
A large wildfire broke out Friday evening in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia, remaining out of control with approximately 2,300 hectares of land burned, reported Xinhua. Nearly 10,000 residents in multiple municipalities in Girona province have been evacuated or ordered to shelter in place due to the blaze, and several roads have been temporarily closed. All residents have been reported safe. Strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts and triggered secondary blazes, causing the fire to spread rapidly and reach a nearby nature reserve. Local fire services have deployed more than 400 firefighters, along with multiple helicopters and firefighting aircraft. Spain's Military Emergency Unit has sent 200 soldiers and 60 vehicles to reinforce the response. Ferran Garcia, head of firefighting operations in the Girona region, said the fire may have grown beyond firefighters' capacity to extinguish, adding that their priority is to contain the blaze as much as possible and minimize damage. Citing local police, Spanish media reported that a worker has been detained on suspicion of arson. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been sparked by machinery used during roadwork. The case remains under investigation.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 12, 2026
Fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub, killing 27 people and injuring 63
Footage shared online by first responders showed a huge blaze raging in the Na Ladprao pub.
Knewz
· Jul 13, 2026
California teens charged with arson after fireworks attack at a bullied girl’s home, setting baby nursery ablaze
Two California teenagers did the unthinkable and tossed fireworks into the house of the girl they had been bullying. The suspects face multiple charges, including arson. The teens went to the home of Leslie Morgan and Anthony Cadena at 7700 Block of Bierston Street in Citrus Heights, Sacramento, Calif., on June 30. The freak attack...
The Leader
· Jun 25, 2026
Firefighters Tackle Punta Prima Garage Blaze
The fire, believed to have started in the battery powering an electric garage door, took crews two hours to extinguish. Firefighters responded to a garage fire in the Punta Prima residential area of Orihuela Costa on Wednesday afternoon. The blaze broke out at a property on Avenida del Mar, one of the main roads through [] The post Firefighters Tackle Punta Prima Garage Blaze appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Bangkok fire: At least 27 people killed as blaze breaks out at a pub
Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub.
Brisbane Times
· Jul 12, 2026
‘I ran towards the door’: Bangkok pub engulfed in flames, killing at least 27 people
Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging, with flames coming out of the front door and people trying to flee as thick black smoke billows into the sky.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 10, 2026
Fire reported near Moscow oil refinery after drone attack on city
A fire was reported at the Moscow oil refinery in Kapotnya following a drone attack on the night of 9-10 July. Details.
The West Australian
· Jul 5, 2026
Tobacco wars explode: 10 shops damaged in latest attack
As many as 10 shops have been engulfed by fire after a tobacco shop was set alight after a ram raid, wreaking havoc on peak hour traffic.
Euronews
· 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.
Intel Slava
· Jul 10, 2026
[Video] 🇮🇷⚡️ — A fire broke out at a mini-refinery in Pol-e Dokhtar, with flames intense enou [...]
— A fire broke out at a mini-refinery in Pol-e Dokhtar, with flames intense enough to prevent crews from approaching the source, Tasnim News reports.
Eye Radio
· Jul 8, 2026
Blue House fire leaves administrative block damaged, no casualties reported
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.
Jewish News Syndicate
· Jun 29, 2026
Israeli attorney recounts online harassment after surviving Bondi Beach massacre
Hours after the shooting, Arsen Ostrovsky’s blood-soaked image spread “like wildfire,” accompanied by fake manipulations and abusive comments.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 5, 2026
Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge amid Macy's fireworks display
The fire broke out after 9:30 p.m. Saturday on the Manhattan-bound side of the span.
Caucasian Knot
· Jun 25, 2026
An oil depot in the Krasnodar region caught fire after a drone attack.
In addition to the oil depot in Poltavskaya, a fire also broke out in a woodworking shop in Krasnodar.
Madrid Metropolitan
· Jun 23, 2026
Huge Fire Rips Through Industrial Building As Heatwave Grips Region
Huge flames have torn through an industrial building full of swimming pool parts and chlorine and burst through the roof The post Huge Fire Rips Through Industrial Building As Heatwave Grips Region appeared first on Madrid Metropolitan.
Euromaidan Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Two power substations catch fire in western occupied Crimea in probable overnight strike
Fires broke out at the Donuzlav 220 kV and Mityaevo substations in Saky district after a probable strike, Krymsky Veter reported, citing satellite imagery.
Bloomberg
· Jun 25, 2026
Fire Breaks Out at Delta Air Lines Refinery in Pennsylvania
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Kathimerini
· Jun 22, 2026
Firefighters battle Viotia blaze, highway reopens
A wildfire that broke out around midday Monday in a forested area of Viotia, northwest of Athens, continued to burn into the evening, although firefighters have reportedly made progress in containing the blaze, allowing the Kastro-Thiva section of the Athens-Lamia highway to reopen to traffic.
Global News
· Jun 30, 2026
Saskatchewan conditions ‘favourable’ for fighting wildfires, SPSA says
There are 56 wildfires actively burning in Saskatchewan. Of those, 41 began in the last week, the province’s safety agency told reporters in a news conference Tuesday.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 6, 2026
Thick Smoke Billows from Warehouse Fire in West Virginia
A warehouse fire in Parkersburg, West Virginia sends thick smoke billowing into the sky.
UrduPoint
· Jul 6, 2026
Fire erupts at board office
Fire erupts at board office
Reuters
· Jul 9, 2026
Fire destroys building at historic shoe factory in Czech Republic
A fire broke out at the former Bata shoe factory in Zlin, Czech Republic, with flames engulfing the ninth floor of the building. The blaze prompted a major emergency response with firefighters deploying 30 units, around 300 personnel and a helicopter to battle the flames. #czechrepublic #fire #batashoefactory #zlin
Vanguard News
· Jun 26, 2026
Fire guts building in Lagos’ Alapere area
By Olasunkanmi Akoni A fire broke out on Friday night at a building on Abiola Street in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos, prompting an emergency response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. Eyewitnesses said the fire started at about 9:00 p.m., with flames engulfing parts of the building before firefighters arrived at [] The post Fire guts building in Lagos’ Alapere area appeared first on Vanguard News.
Off The Press
· Jun 21, 2026
CA Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency as LA warehouse fire continues to burn
California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles have declared a state of emergency as a massive warehouse fire in the city’s Boyle Heights neighborhood continues to burn – sending smoke and haze into the air. Officials declared the state of emergency Saturday. The fire inside the 500,000-square-foot frozen-food warehouse started Wednesday. The warehouse is []...Click to read more
Irish Mirror
· 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
TASS
· Jul 12, 2026
Bangkok fire kills 27, injures 63 — media
The blaze had engulfed the entire building by the time emergency services arrived, Reuters reports
KTLA 5
· 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
DNyuz
· Jul 4, 2026
Cars, parking lot set ablaze in Wilmington — fireworks suspected, LAFD says
Authorities are investigating a fire outside a Wilmington motel Friday night that may have been ignited by fireworks. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, fire crews found multiple cars engulfed in flames in a parking lot at 1104 W. Pacific Coast Hwy around 8:30 p.m. It was not immediately clear whether it was motel []
The Daily Wire
· Jun 22, 2026
Multiple People Killed After Gunman Opens Fire In Jewish District
A gunman opened fire Monday in a heavily Jewish district of Montreal, leaving one police officer and one civilian dead and a second officer fighting for his life in a hospital. The attack unfolded shortly before noon in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, when Montreal police received reports of an armed and dangerous individual near the intersection ...
BERNAMA
· Jun 24, 2026
World : Fire Breaks Out At Madrid Skyscraper Torre Moeve
MADRID, June 24 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- A fire broke out at Madrid's Torre Moeve, Spain's second-tallest skyscraper, on Tuesday, sending plumes of smoke into the sky that were visible from across the city, Xinhua reported.
Jamaica Observer
· Jul 3, 2026
WATCH: Eight homeless following Love Lane fire
ST JAMES, Jamaica— Two children are among eight individuals left homeless following an early morning fire in Montego Bay on Friday.Three dwellings constructed of board, and situated on Love Lane in the centre of the western city, went up in flames just before 8:00am, leaving five men and one woman among the homeless as well.According to information coming from the Jamaica Fire Brigade, it was alerted to the fire at 7:45am.Three units from the Montego Bay station responded to the scene and managed to contain the blaze to the three buildings preventing further spread.However the three buildings impacted burned quickly, leaving the individuals with little opportunity to save anything.Investigators have been dispatched to the scene to determine the cause of the blaze.
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 5, 2026
Electrical Fault Blamed For Tragic Winter Haven Fire That Killed Two
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Investigators have tracked down the source of a fast-moving house fire that claimed two lives in Winter Haven this morning. The Winter Haven Fire Department announced Sunday evening that an electrical fault at an outlet triggered the deadly blaze on 5th St NE. The fire broke out in an extended room [] Electrical Fault Blamed For Tragic Winter Haven Fire That Killed Two
JFeed
· Jul 1, 2026
BREAKING: Fire Reported at Israeli Embassy in Moscow
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Guinee news
· 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 []
Hot Air
· Jun 29, 2026
Another Russian Oil Refinery in Flames
Another Russian Oil Refinery in Flames
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