Gul Plaza fire exposes Karachi’s outdated firefighting, where water alone fails and the absence of foam-based suppression allows flames to reignite repeatedly

At least 11 dead and dozens missing after major fire at Karachi shopping mall. Rescue operations hampered by structural damage as questions arise about fire safety standards in Pakistan's largest city.

Twenty-two years before the Swiss ski resort fire, Gina escaped a near-identical disaster. Would you know what to do if it happened to you?

CHUKAI, Jan 18 — A couple sustained injuries while escaping their burning home in a fire at Kampung Tok Kapor, Binjai, here early today.Chukai Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief...

The board authorized the general manager to finalize and send a letter to Supervisor Ray Mueller asking Caltrans to mitigate fire danger on state right‑of‑way and to consider expedited property transfer; discussion emphasized mitigation first and whether to include quantitative damages.

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 16 — The public is advised against open burning during the current hot and dry spell, particularly in fire-prone areas such as peatlands, landfills, gardens, and...

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service urges venues and party-goers to stop using sparklers indoors after a fatal Swiss bar fire...

A fire that forced dozens of residents from an Edmonton apartment building and sent two people to hospital is prompting renewed warnings about lithium-ion battery safety.

Planning staff recommended the county adopt the state Wildfire Resiliency Code and update to the 2024 building/energy code; staff said adoption must be complete by April 1 with enforcement by July 1, and warned the county may face heavy inspection and staffing demands, mapping complexities and conflicts with existing land-use standards.