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Patient dies after fire breaks out in room at Le Mans hospital

A 59-year-old patient has died from burn injuries sustained in a fire that broke out inside a room at the Centre hospitalier du Mans in western France, the Sarthe hospital said. The man had been receiving treatment at the hospital when the fire occurred on Sunday. Despite medical care, he later died......

Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as investigation begins

The death toll from a devastating fire at a bar in Bangkok has risen to 30, Thai authorities said on Tuesday, as families gathered to recover the remains of victims and investigators began examining the circumstances behind one of the capital’s deadliest recent fire incidents. The blaze broke......

Paris apartment building fire near Les Invalides brought under control with no casualties

Firefighters quickly contained a significant blaze that broke out on Wednesday afternoon at a residential building near Les Invalides in central Paris, preventing the flames from spreading through the property and avoiding any injuries. The incident occurred in the French capital's 7th arrondissement,......

One dead and 1,700 evacuated after massive hotel fire in the Dominican Republic

A major fire broke out at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach hotel in the coastal resort area of Bayahibe, in the Dominican Republic, leading to one death and the evacuation of approximately 1,700 guests, according to emergency authorities. The blaze, which started on Friday, quickly spread through parts......

Crans-Montana fire: former safety officer questioned over missed inspections

The former fire safety officer of the Swiss resort town of Crans-Montana was questioned on Monday by prosecutors as part of the criminal investigation into the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar. The tragedy, which occurred during New Year’s Eve celebrations, claimed the lives of 41 people......

Hongkong launches independent probe after deadly residential fire

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee announced on Tuesday the creation of an independent committee to investigate the massive fire that tore through a residential complex last week, leaving at least 151 people dead and raising serious concerns about building safety standards. The blaze erupted......

South Carolina judge’s home destroyed by fire amid rising threats against judiciary

The home of South Carolina judge Diane Goodstein, 69, was destroyed in a fire over the weekend, amid escalating threats against members of the U.S. judiciary. The cause of the blaze remains undetermined, but the incident has intensified concerns about the growing hostility targeting judges nationwide. The......