Keywords: Fire safety


Spain: Fire at a psychiatric facility in Pamplona results in one death and 18 injuries

A fire that broke out on Saturday evening at a psychiatric facility in Pamplona, northern Spain, resulted in one fatality and eighteen injuries. A patient has been detained as part of the investigation, with authorities suspecting an intentional fire. The fire severely impacted a psychiatric care center......

Chile: 16 elderly residents perish in nursing home fire

A violent fire has struck a nursing home in southern Chile, resulting in the tragic loss of sixteen elderly residents. The blaze broke out on Friday evening in Pitrufquén, located in the Araucanía region. Emergency services battled the flames for several hours before finally bringing the fire under......

Pakistan: 14 children die in hospital fire in Islamabad

A fire broke out Wednesday morning in a maternity and child care unit of a major hospital in Islamabad. Fourteen children lost their lives in the tragedy. The exact circumstances of the fire's outbreak remain unknown at this stage, while authorities have initiated preliminary investigations.A deadly......

India: Nine Dead in Hotel Fire in Kolkata

A deadly fire ravaged a hotel in Kolkata, eastern India, leaving at least nine dead and several injured, according to officials cited by local media on Wednesday. The blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning while around 60 guests were still inside the establishment. Thick smoke quickly spread......

Bangkok nightclub fire death toll reaches 30 as authorities launch safety crackdown

A devastating fire at a live music venue in Bangkok has claimed the lives of 30 people, prompting Thai authorities to launch a wide-ranging investigation into possible safety violations while pledging stricter oversight of entertainment venues across the capital. The tragedy, one of Thailand's deadliest......

Carambar swaps classic jokes for fire safety messages in summer awareness campaign

As France faces another summer marked by heatwaves, wildfire risks and seasonal household accidents, confectionery brand Carambar has once again partnered with the French National Federation of Firefighters (FNSPF) to transform its iconic candy wrappers into educational tools. For the second consecutive......

Switzerland bar fire: investigation update

Nearly three weeks after a deadly fire at the “Le Constellation” bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, which killed 40 people and injured 116 on New Year’s Eve, authorities continue to investigate the incident amid lingering uncertainties. Preliminary findings indicate that......

Pakistan: 21 dead after weekend shopping mall fire in Karachi

At least 21 people have died following a devastating fire that broke out over the weekend at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, according to local emergency services. Rescue teams reported on Monday that 21 bodies have been recovered so far, while search and recovery operations......

Massive fire in Iraq hypermarket claims 60 lives, dozens still missing

A devastating fire tore through a hypermarket in Al-Kut, eastern Iraq, killing at least 60 people and leaving 11 others unaccounted for, according to local authorities. The tragedy, which unfolded today, has shocked the nation as rescue workers continue to search for victims beneath the debris. City......