Madeira forest fires: At least three dead and hundreds evacuated as blazes sweep across holiday island
Flames spread close to homes around Madeira’s capital, Funchal, encroaching on the suburbs and casting a smoke plume over the city centre […]
Investigation after RAF helicopter fire in Snowdonia
An investigation has been launched into why a RAF helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing before bursting into flames on […]
Fire in St Erth blazes into third day
A fire that broke out at a recycling centre has continued to blaze into its third day. Cornwall Fire and Rescue said […]
Hospital fire kills 11 premature babies in Iraq
At least 11 premature babies have been killed in a fire at a hospital in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad. A health ministry statement […]
Greenwich blaze: Police investigating Studio 338 nightclub fire
Police are investigating a fire in south-east London which left one man in a critical condition in hospital. The man, in his […]
Firefighters still tackling ‘significant fire’ in St Erth
A “significant fire” which broke out at a recycling centre has continued to blaze throughout the night. Cornwall Fire and Rescue said […]
Defective tumble dryer blamed for fatal fire in Birmingham
Coroner finds Mishell Moloney, 49, died from smoke inhalation after Beko dryer caught fire – following 20 previous fires in same model […]
Scientists have discovered a new kind of fire, and it’s beautiful
Engineers have discovered a brand-new, bright-blue fire tornado that behaves unlike any flame ever created. When a fire burns yellow, it’s unclean. […]
Construction firm slapped with £100k fire safety fine
Welsh firm admit failings A Welsh construction firm has landed a fine totalling £100,000 after admitting to fire safety breaches at its […]
Rouen bar fire leaves at least 13 dead in northern France
A fire has swept through a bar in northern France, killing at least 13 people and injuring six others. Police say the […]
Large fire breaks out at Lye recycling yard
A large blaze broke out at a recycling yard containing plastics and foam in Dudley. Some 70 firefighters tackled the flames off […]
Grass fire at Scarborough hotel
A Scarborough fire crew was called to a grass fire outside the Grand Hotel. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were called to […]