At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in southeast China, state media says
World 14:00 10/07/2026At least 28 people were killed in a fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China on Thursday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported, after flames engulfed the multi-storey building, trapping workers on the rooftop.
Thousands battle 2-day forest fire in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Vietnam News 15:32 25/06/2026A massive forest fire in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam forced authorities to mobilize thousands of people over two days to contain the blaze, which was finally brought under control by Wednesday afternoon.
Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican Republic
World 15:36 21/06/2026A woman was killed and nearly 1,700 tourists were evacuated due to a large fire at a hotel in the Dominican beach resort of Bayahibe, local authorities said on Friday.
Fire at Tokyo elementary school injures 10
World 17:25 19/06/2026TOKYO -- A fire burned part of an elementary school in a densely populated area of Tokyo on Friday, leaving 10 people, mainly children, injured.
Brush fire near Los Angeles forces thousands to evacuate
World 15:35 19/05/2026A brush fire broke out Monday in the suburbs of Los Angeles, spreading rapidly and prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders for thousands of residents.
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say
World 15:24 12/05/2026Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia and elsewhere this year, with conditions expected to get worse as the northern hemisphere's summer approaches and El Nino weather patterns kick in, scientists warned on Tuesday.
Raging fire at Mexican fairground kills five, authorities say
World 10:59 08/05/2026At least five people died in a fire at a fairground in the southeastern Mexican city of Villahermosa on Thursday, authorities said, after the massive blaze broke out during a concert attended by thousands.
Fire from car carrying batteries kills 2 at Da Nang gas station
Vietnam News 10:47 02/05/2026Two people died after a car caught fire while preparing to refuel at a gas station in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, police said on Saturday, with preliminary findings showing the vehicle was carrying multiple batteries and battery packs.
Fire in Malaysia's Sabah destroys 200 homes, hundreds displaced
World 13:32 19/04/2026KUALA LUMPUR -- Hundreds of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 200 homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state on Sunday, state news agency Bernama reported.
No injuries in rooftop explosion, fire in downtown Toronto
World 11:23 28/03/2026TORONTO -- A pair of explosions on the roof of a downtown Toronto building prompted an emergency response on Friday but no one was injured, officials said.
Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 10, injures 59, 4 missing
World 13:19 21/03/2026SEOUL -- A fire broke out around lunchtime at a car parts factory in the South Korean city of Daejeon on Friday, leaving 10 people dead, 25 seriously injured and 34 with minor injuries, the country's safety ministry said on Saturday.
Firefighters rescue family of 5 trapped in burning home in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:19 16/03/2026Firefighters rescued five members of a family trapped inside a burning house in downtown Ho Chi Minh City early Monday morning after a fire blocked the family’s only escape route.
