Point of view
Fires
Showing 30 results for 'Fires'
Articles (x) Videos (x)
Many dead in Bangladesh factory fire
Police and eyewitnesses says dozens have been taken to hospital. Firefighters are struggling to control the blaze in the four-storey building.Police and eyewitnesses says dozens have been taken to hospital. Firefighters are struggling to control the blaze in the four-storey building.
Residents evacuated from Algarve villages
People have been evacuated from three villages in the Algarve region in southern Portugal, including a holiday resort, as hundreds of firefighters continued to battle wildfires across the country on…People have been evacuated from three villages in the Algarve region in southern Portugal, including a holiday resort, as hundreds of firefighters continued to battle wildfires across the country on…
'The flames are 7 metres high', wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal
Thousands of firefighters in Spain and Portugal are battling blazes, as officials hope for a change in the weather to stop the spread of the flames.Thousands of firefighters in Spain and Portugal are battling blazes, as officials hope for a change in the weather to stop the spread of the flames.
Spain: Wildfires rage on the Costa Blanca
Three separate wildfires, which authorities say were started deliberately, have been raging along Spain's Costa Blanca since Sunday, aggravated by soaring temperatures and strong winds.Three separate wildfires, which authorities say were started deliberately, have been raging along Spain's Costa Blanca since Sunday, aggravated by soaring temperatures and strong winds.
Spain's Navarra region sees worst fires in 30 years
The northern Spanish region of Navarra has been hit by its worst wildfires in 30 years.The northern Spanish region of Navarra has been hit by its worst wildfires in 30 years.
Firefighters gain ground against Southern California wildfire
Firefighters in Southern California have been gaining ground against a wildfire in a mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their…Firefighters in Southern California have been gaining ground against a wildfire in a mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their…
Southern California firefighters making progress against worst blaze
Firefighters in southern California say they are starting to get on top of the huge Blue Cut wildfire that has destroyed many buildings and forced over 80,000 people to flee their homes.Firefighters in southern California say they are starting to get on top of the huge Blue Cut wildfire that has destroyed many buildings and forced over 80,000 people to flee their homes.
Wildfire still raging out of control in Southern California
Dry, hot and windy conditions continue to drive the Blue Cut wildfire in Southern CaliforniaDry, hot and windy conditions continue to drive the Blue Cut wildfire in Southern California
Thousands of homes under threat from southern California wildfires.
High winds are driving a huge wildfire in southern California, cutting off the highway connecting Los Angeles with Las Vegas.High winds are driving a huge wildfire in southern California, cutting off the highway connecting Los Angeles with Las Vegas.
Wildfire rages unchecked in California
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a rapidly-spreading wildfire raging unchecked in drought-stricken San Bernardino County.Hundreds of firefighters are battling a rapidly-spreading wildfire raging unchecked in drought-stricken San Bernardino County.
North California fire: man arrested for arson
Firefighters in Northern California are continuing to battle a blaze that has destroyed at least 175 homes and businesses and forced 4,000 people to flee their…Firefighters in Northern California are continuing to battle a blaze that has destroyed at least 175 homes and businesses and forced 4,000 people to flee their…
Wildfire destroys scores of homes in Northern California
A wildfire which spread into a small Northern California town over the weekend has destroyed more than 175 homes and businesses.A wildfire which spread into a small Northern California town over the weekend has destroyed more than 175 homes and businesses.
Portuguese firefighters continue to battle wildfires
Firefighters have been battling wildfires for more than a week in Portugal.Firefighters have been battling wildfires for more than a week in Portugal.
Madeira: Drone footage shows destruction and devastation from the fire.
3,200 hectares burned, which corresponds to almost one-third of the area of the entire county.3,200 hectares burned, which corresponds to almost one-third of the area of the entire county.
Portugal's 'worst week' for wildfire damage
Portugal has been battling wildfires for more than a week.Portugal has been battling wildfires for more than a week.
Fighting wildfires in Portugal and Spain
Russian aircraft start operations to extinguish wildfires in PortugalRussian aircraft start operations to extinguish wildfires in Portugal
Fires rage across southern Europe
High temperatures, strong winds and a lack of rainfall mean parts of France, Spain and Portugal are battling widespread wildfires.High temperatures, strong winds and a lack of rainfall mean parts of France, Spain and Portugal are battling widespread wildfires.
Portugal fires: Wildfires rage on mainland as Madeira counts cost
Flames on the tourist island of Madeira have made headlines worldwide but Portugal’s mainland is also being ravaged by a wave of more than 100 wildfires.Flames on the tourist island of Madeira have made headlines worldwide but Portugal’s mainland is also being ravaged by a wave of more than 100 wildfires.
Portugal is fighting against fire
The fire that mobilizes more resources is in Águeda, Aveiro district.The fire that mobilizes more resources is in Águeda, Aveiro district.
Wildfires in Provence in southern France force thousands to evacuate homes
Around 2000 firefighters are battling out-of-control wildfires in Provence in the south of France which broke out on Wednesday.Around 2000 firefighters are battling out-of-control wildfires in Provence in the south of France which broke out on Wednesday.
Portugal: Additional help called in as wildfires rage on
Wildfires continue to rage in Portugal.Wildfires continue to rage in Portugal.
Portugal : Firefighters association blames politicians
The story is the same each year.The story is the same each year.
Three dead and many evacuated in Madeira wildfires
At least three people have been killed and about 1,000 evacuated after wildfires engulfed parts of Funchal, the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira.At least three people have been killed and about 1,000 evacuated after wildfires engulfed parts of Funchal, the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira.
Wildfires in Portugal's Madeira Island force hundreds from their homes
More than 400 people have been forced to leave their homes on the Portuguese island of Madeira because of wildfires.More than 400 people have been forced to leave their homes on the Portuguese island of Madeira because of wildfires.
Wildfires lay waste to mainland Portugal and Madeira
The authorities say around 3,000 firefighters, the majority of them volunteers, are trying to extinguish hundreds of forest fires across the country.The authorities say around 3,000 firefighters, the majority of them volunteers, are trying to extinguish hundreds of forest fires across the country.
Northern Portugal declares forest fire emergency
Thousands of firefighters are deployed as forecasters say the risk for the north of the country until Wednesday is "very high" or at its "maximum".Thousands of firefighters are deployed as forecasters say the risk for the north of the country until Wednesday is "very high" or at its "maximum".
Canary Islands 'toilet paper' blaze rages on, heading south
A devastating wildfire has ravaged some 4,000 hectares on La Palma.A devastating wildfire has ravaged some 4,000 hectares on La Palma.
Birthday party blaze at French bar leaves 13 dead
France is in shock after 13 people died and six more were injured when fire ripped through a bar in the northern city of Rouen, turning birthday celebrations to…France is in shock after 13 people died and six more were injured when fire ripped through a bar in the northern city of Rouen, turning birthday celebrations to…
Scores evacuated, one dead as Canary Islands 'toilet paper' blaze rages on
Burnt toilet paper sparks devastating wildfire: one dead, 2,500 evacuated and 3,000 hectares of forest ravaged.Burnt toilet paper sparks devastating wildfire: one dead, 2,500 evacuated and 3,000 hectares of forest ravaged.
Wildfire claims life in Canary Islands
Over 700 people have been evacuated to safety from the path of a wildfire that has claimed one life on the Spanish island of La Palma.Over 700 people have been evacuated to safety from the path of a wildfire that has claimed one life on the Spanish island of La Palma.