Now playing Next Work How technology is preventing and putting out raging US wildfires From computer modelling to predict fires to artificial intelligence and cameras in remote areas, the fight against wildfires is heating up. 24/07/2021
Now playing Next Work Augmented Reality is helping California firefighters save lives A new device using Augmented Reality technology is being deployed in California to help fight fires and crucially, save lives. 24/06/2021
Now playing Next Russia Helicopters called in to massive blaze at Russian fireworks depot Firefighters were battling a huge blaze at the Moscow warehouse on Saturday, which is said to have covered at least 150 square metres. 19/06/2021
Now playing Next The Cube London building fire raises fresh anger over flammable cladding Two men were hospitalised after Friday's blaze in Poplar while a further 38 others were treated at the scene. 07/05/2021
Now playing Next Work Big data is helping Chinese firefighters prevent fires. Here’s how Using a system of cameras and sensors, a fire brigade in Guiyang, China, is becoming better prepared to respond to potential fires. 29/04/2021
Now playing Next Latvia At least eight dead in blaze at illegal hostel in Riga, police say Latvian authorities said the building's operators had recently conducted unauthorised renovation work. 28/04/2021
Now playing Next Australia Australia: an estimated 30 homes destroyed in out-of-control wildfire People in a 25-kilometre stretch west from Wooroloo to the Walyunga National Park northeast of Perth were told Tuesday it had become too dangerous to leave their homes. 02/02/2021
Now playing Next no comment Horse and pony rescued from California mudslide A horse and pony in Northern California are safe after being stuck in mud for up to 18 hours, according to a statement from SPCA Monterey County 30/01/2021
Now playing Next no comment Giant sinkhole swallows cars and trees at hospital in Naples The sinkhole, which was 20 metres deep and opened up at dawn, could have been caused by recent heavy rainfall, according to firefighters. 08/01/2021
Now playing Next no comment Beirut residents release lanterns to remember victims of Beirut blast Lebanese people released lanterns in Beirut's Gemmayzeh neighbourhood during the the lighting of a symbolic Christmas tree. 21/12/2020
Now playing Next no comment Cat rescued from inside electric cable casing by Turkish firefighters First responders in the Aegean province of Izmir arrived at the scene Wednesday following reports of "noises" coming from underground 04/12/2020
Now playing Next no comment Firefighters battle out-of-control blazes in southern California Electricity firm Southern California Edison reported to regulators that it was investigating whether its equipment might have sparked the Silverado Fire near the city of Irvine. 27/10/2020
Now playing Next USA Colorado wildfire forces thousands to evacuate in western US Thousands of people in the US state of Colorado are fleeing a wildfire that hasn't stopped burning since mid-August. 18/10/2020
Now playing Next Italy Firefighters battle large blaze in Italian port city of Ancona The flames created a vast plume of smoke over the city, but authorities reported that the fire had been brought under control on Wednesday. 16/09/2020
Now playing Next no comment Thousands commemorate firefighter killed in Beirut blast Friends and family buried Ralph Malahi, a 23-year-old firefighter who was among 10 firefighters killed in Beirut's massive explosion. Malahi was given a hero's funeral, starting from the firefighters' base. 15/08/2020
Now playing Next Czech Republic Eleven dead in Czech building fire Authorities said the fire might have been set deliberately. One person has been arrested in connection with the incident. 09/08/2020
Now playing Next France France: 1,200 firefighters deployed to tackle southeastern wildfire "The fierce struggle will continue throughout the night to bring the population to safety and protect homes," the fire service said on Twitter. 04/08/2020
Now playing Next France Nantes cathedral fire: Volunteer questioned over blaze released Police have released a volunteer who worked at the fire-stricken cathedral after being brought into custody for questioning. 18/07/2020
Now playing Next no comment Dozens swim to safety after floods trap cars in Palermo underpass Mud and water swept away the vehicles and left them blocked in a highway underpass. 16/07/2020
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine: Village evacuated as forest fires burn on in Chernobyl region Ukraine police moved villagers from their homes as firefighters continued to battle wildfires that broke out last weekend. 10/04/2020