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Pakistan

Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 newborns, officials say

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Two Swiss apartment block fires leave five missing and 19 injured

Around 100 firefighters were sent to the scene, where crews were still working to extinguish the fire on Friday morning.

India

At least nine killed and six injured in hotel fire in eastern India

Some of the victims are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment, according to a member of West Bengal’s ruling party.

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Large fire breaks out at recycling centre in southeast London

A large fire breaks out at a recycling centre in Deptford, southeast London, as 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackle the blaze.

Europe News

Rescue ladder too short, woman jumps from 11th floor blaze in Berlin

The video shows how the woman made the two-storey drop and land safely in the basket of the ladder next to a firefighter.

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Europe News

Fires rage in Europe as Belgium sees biggest blaze in recorded history

The fire in eastern Belgium doubled in size over 24 hours by Sunday morning. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated on Saturday, with three helicopters and two water-bombing aircraft arriving from Sweden, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.

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Swiss police seek witnesses over fire started near Romanian embassy

An employee from the embassy managed to put out the fire, before the Bern fire brigade deployed as a precaution and set up a fire watch at the scene.

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Europe in flames: Wildfire contained near Athens, evacuations in Spain

Much of Europe is bracing for yet another scorching heatwave following periods of record drought that have driven rivers to historic lows, ignited historic forest fires and contributed to thousands of deaths.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi factory fire kills 16 Bangladeshis, Dhaka announces

Bangladesh's foreign ministry reported "the tragic deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh" in its Monday statement.

Europe News

Hundreds evacuate due to fires in Huelva and Castellón

Over 150 firefighters worked overnight to stabilise the Niebla blaze, west of Sevilla. The fire has burned 4,000 hectares and displaced nearly 400 people. Air crews reinforced the Tírig fire in Castellón, east coast of Spain, at daybreak.

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Wildfire burns 100 hectares near Narbonne in France

Canadairs and helicopters battle a wildfire that has burned around 100 hectares in France's Corbières massif near Narbonne after a road accident.

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Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues

Aerial footage shows wildfire smoke over central and eastern Washington as helicopters drop water on forest fires while crews reinforce containment lines.

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Greece: Firefighters battle major wildfire as strong winds fuel flames

Hundreds of firefighters, backed by helicopters and water-dropping aircraft, are battling a major wildfire west of Athens.

Indonesia

At least five dead and 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire

A total of 225 people on the ferry were rescued, while some passengers jumped into the sea to escape the fire, according to Basarnas, Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency.

Climate

Wildfires: Var department once again facing the flames

Fanned by the mistral and extreme heat, the blaze swept through 1,000 hectares in six hours; 2,500 people were evacuated near the Gros Bessillon massif and the village of Correns is now completely cut off.

Europe News

Fire crews tackle blaze close to major nuclear power sites in UK

A spokesperson for energy company EDF told Euronews that the fire "is not currently affecting operations at Sizewell B power station" but that the company was "continuing to monitor the situation."

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Drone footage captures massive Castellon wildfire in eastern Spain

Wildfires continue to burn across Spain as crews battle blazes in Castellon and Zamora, with thousands evacuated and aircraft supporting firefighting efforts.