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The death toll from the massive fire at a 31-story residential tower in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has risen to 44, with 45 injured and 279 people still missing. The blaze, which spread through the Wang Fuk Court complex during renovation…

The death toll from a major fire in a 31-story residential tower in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has climbed to 13, with 15 others injured. The blaze, which began in one building and spread to seven more, prompted authorities to raise the…

A high-rise building fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district spread rapidly, prompting a large emergency response. Local media said two people were seriously injured and several others were trapped inside. Firefighting efforts are still…

A fire broke out in a pavilion at the COP30 climate summit venue in Belém, Brazil, prompting the quick evacuation of participants. Officials brought the blaze under control, and no injuries were reported. Authorities believe an electrical…

A house fire in Saganoseki, Japan's Oita Prefecture, spread rapidly and burned 49 acres, killing one person and damaging more than 170 buildings. Strong winds fueled the blaze, forcing the evacuation of 170 residents from 110 households.…

At least nine people were killed and 20 injured after a fire broke out at a public nursing home in Tuzla, northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. The blaze started on the top floor housing elderly residents and was brought under control after…

An explosion at Chevron’s El Segundo oil refinery in Los Angeles triggered flames and an emergency gas evacuation, though the cause remains unknown. Firefighters said the blaze was contained to one section of the facility. Authorities…

A man in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Seville, set a cafe ablaze after being told mayonnaise was unavailable. Security footage shows him pouring gasoline inside the Las Postas cafe and igniting it while customers were present. The fire was…

A fire aboard the USS New Orleans off Okinawa, Japan, burned for 12 hours before being extinguished. Two US sailors were injured and are receiving treatment. The Japan Coast Guard said four Japanese vessels assisted overnight after the US…