Keywords: Fire


Croatia: A wildfire threatens homes on the island of Brac after destroying 3,000 hectares

A major forest fire is advancing on the Croatian island of Brac, where nearly 3,000 hectares of vegetation have already been destroyed. As the flames move closer to the homes in Milna, authorities activated an alert system for residents and tourists on Saturday evening. The situation remains concerning......

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......

Philippines: the MV June-Aster ferry disaster claims at least 76 lives

The toll from the fire that ravaged the MV June-Aster ferry off the coast of Palawan island on Wednesday has significantly increased. Philippine coast guards announced the discovery of 41 new bodies, bringing the total number of victims to 76. Recovery and identification operations are ongoing. 41 new......

Deadly fire in eastern Congo kills 24 students and destroys more than 300 homes

At least 24 students have died and 29 others have been injured after a devastating fire swept through a densely populated neighbourhood in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to local authorities. The blaze broke out on Thursday morning in a residential property in the Simbunda......

Indonesia records simultaneous activity at six active volcanoes

Indonesia is witnessing an unusual period of volcanic activity, with six active volcanoes erupting or showing significant eruptive activity simultaneously in different parts of the archipelago, according to official data. The phenomenon has been monitored by Indonesian authorities since August 31, highlighting......

FFWS MENA 2026: Morocco Achieves a Triple Lead and Aims for Another Global Qualification

Morocco kicks off the autumn season of the Free Fire World Series Middle East and North Africa (FFWS MENA) 2026 on a particularly favorable note. At the end of the first week of competition, three Moroccan teams occupy the top three spots in the regional rankings, confirming the rise of the national......

Azerbaijan: 5,000 Residents Evacuated After Series of Explosions at Munitions Depot

A fire that broke out overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday at a munitions depot in western Azerbaijan triggered multiple explosions and led authorities to evacuate approximately 5,000 people. The incident occurred near the village of Nizami in the Goranboy district, while officials claim to have regained......

Lucid recalls over 27,000 Air sedans in the United States due to fire risk

The American manufacturer Lucid Motors is recalling 27,185 units of its premium Air sedan in the United States. According to U.S. road safety authorities, an electrical circuit related to the exterior lighting could overheat and cause a fire. While waiting for a technical solution, owners are advised......

Spain: Wildfires Slow Down After a Week Marked by Nearly 1,000 Hectares Burned

The intensity of wildfires seems to be easing in Spain. Over the past week, 968 hectares were destroyed by flames, compared to more than 6,000 hectares during the previous period, according to data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS).However, this weekly decline should not overshadow......