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Russia

Sixteen people dead following blast at Russian gunpowder factory

An explosion and fire at a gunpowder factory in Ryazan, western Russia, has killed at least sixteen people on Friday, regional officials said.

Taiwan

Dozens killed as fire rips through building in Taiwan

The blaze started about 3 am local time and continued for hours overnight before rescue workers brought it under control.

Spain

La Palma volcano: Fresh evacuations as farmers warn of catastrophe

The Cumbre Vieja volcano has continued to spew lava since it erupted three weeks ago.

Republic of North Macedonia

Fire at North Macedonia COVID-19 hospital caused by 'short circuit'

Prosecutors say an electrical short circuit caused a deadly fire at a temporary COVID-19 hospital in North Macedonia last month.

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Romania

Why has Romania suffered so many deadly hospital fires?

Romania has suffered three deadly hospital fires in less than a year.

Romania

'History is repeating': Romania hit by another deadly hospital fire

It comes on the back of two other deadly hospital fires within the last year in Romania, raising concerns about the country’s ageing hospital infrastructure.

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Firefighters race to protect giant sequoias in California fires

Hundreds of firefighters are battling the Windy Fire to protect several groves of giant sequoias in the United States.

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Traders evacuate burning market in El Salvador

Traders are evacuated and emergency services work at the scene as a huge fire burns at San Salvador's San Miguelito market.

Spain

Fire in southwestern Spain killes one and forces 1,000 to evacuate

Strong winds have further complicated the battle for firefighters near the popular resort town of Estepona.

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Health minister resigns over COVID hospital fire

North Macedonia's health minister Venko Filipce resigned late on Friday after a fire killed 14 people in a COVID-19 field hospital.

Indonesia

Indonesia prison fire kills 41 drug inmates, 80 hospitalised

A massive fire raged through an overcrowded prison near Indonesia’s capital early on Wednesday.

Italy

Milan building fire 'reminiscent' of Grenfell disaster, officials say

Italian firefighters said they were continuing to search a 20-story apartment building in Milan that was destroyed by fire, but said that there was no indication that anyone was missing inside.

Kazakhstan

At least 9 killed after explosion at ammunition depot in Kazakhstan

According to the Kazakh Defence Ministry, a fire at the Soviet-era depot spread quickly to the ammunition, causing several detonations.

Turkey

Firefighting plane crashes in Turkey with at least eight on board

A firefighting plane that was rented from Russia crashed on Saturday in a mountainous area in southern Turkey, state media reported.

USA

Dozens of California fires threaten thousands of homes and whole towns

Around 21,000 federal firefighters - more than double the number of firefighters sent to contain forest fires at this time a year ago - are at work.

Russia

Russia expands state of emergency over wildfires in Far East

Russian authorities have expanded a state of emergency in northeast Siberia to bring in outside resources to combat wildfires.

Greece

Site of first ancient Olympics at risk as fires rage in Greece

The archaeological site of Ancient Olympia - where the first ancient Olympic Games were held - is at risk as fires continue to wreak havoc in Greece.

Russia

One worker dead and six injured after chemical factory fire in Russia

One worker has died and six others are injured after a fire at the Kamenski chemical factory in Russia's Rostov region.

Climate

Four dead as forest fires rage near Turkey's tourist hotspots

Authorities have evacuated homes in southern Turkey as forest fires rage near the Mediterranean coastal town of Manavgat.

France

France investigates after Cuban embassy targeted by gasoline bombs

Cuba's Foreign Ministry said that three Molotov cocktails were thrown, with two hitting the embassy and setting a fire