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.
5 killed in temple fire in Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture
World 16:12 21/02/2026YAMAGUCHI -- A fire at a Buddhist temple and two nearby buildings in the city of Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, in the small hours of Friday resulted in the deaths of five people, according to local police and fire authorities.
Audi car catches fire at entrance to underpass in Hanoi
Vietnam News 10:12 18/01/2026An Audi car burst into flames at the entrance to the Thanh Xuan underpass in Hanoi around midday this weekend, with the driver escaping unharmed after noticing signs of a malfunction.
Hundreds of firefighters tackle blaze in deprived area of South Korea's Gangnam district
World 12:47 16/01/2026SEOUL - Nearly 300 South Korean firefighters were battling a major fire on Friday in a deprived area of the upmarket Gangnam district of southern Seoul, a fire official said.
157 house fires reported in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, leaving 15 dead
Ho Chi Minh City 10:28 16/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City recorded 157 fires in private homes and mixed-use houses in 2025, resulting in 15 fatalities and property losses exceeding VND2.3 billion (US$87,550), an officer told the city’s socio-economic press briefing on Thursday.
