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Russia

Six killed in central Moscow fire: TASS

One of the victims is a "minor," authorities said.

04/02/2019

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Two dead and 25 others injured in fire at French ski resort of Courche

Two people died and 25 were injured after a fire broke out early on Sunday (January 20) in a building in the French ski resort of Courchevel.

20/01/2019

France

Two people have died in a fire at the French ski resort of Courchevel

Two people have been killed and more than 20 injured after a large fire broke out in the French ski resort of Courchevel.

20/01/2019

France

Two dead and 25 others injured in fire at ski resort in France

The fire broke out at 04:30 CET in a building housing seasonal workers.

20/01/2019

Mexico

Mexico: 73 killed in pipeline explosion

The explosion was caused by illegal taps in the pipeline, authorities said.

19/01/2019

Netherlands

New Year 'firenado' threatens Dutch seaside resort

Firefighters in the Netherlands spent New Year’s Eve battling a beach bonfire burning out of control, threatening the seaside resort of Scheveningen.

01/01/2019

Russia

Nine workers die in Russian mine fire

December 24 was declared a day of mourning in the Perm Krai region following the tragedy.

24/12/2018

Italy

Black acrid smoke spreads across Rome after a fire in a rubbish dump

As twelve teams of firefighters battle to put out the blaze, critics have slammed the capital's beleaguered waste manager and warned of a growing garbage ‘crisis’ in the capital.

11/12/2018

Australia

Australian fire officials issue emergency warning amid bush blazes

An emergency warning was declared on Thursday by fire officials in the Australian state of New South Wales.

22/11/2018

USA

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Take a look back at the biggest stories from across Europe this morning.

13/11/2018

USA

California fires seen from space show massive scale of destruction

California fires seen from space show massive scale of destruction

12/11/2018

USA

California fires rage on, threatening Malibu

With high winds forecast for the next 48 hours there appears no end in sight to California's latest ordeal by fire.

11/11/2018

USA

Celebrities flee deadly California wildfires

Celebrities took to social media to reassure fans they were safe, express their condolences and in one case, ask for news from loved ones.

10/11/2018

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Supermaket fire in St. Petersburg

The massive blaze took hours to bring under control.

10/11/2018

USA

Raging wildfires kill nine people in California

A fast-moving wildfire is destroying California as locals struggle to contain 45-metre flames.

10/11/2018

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Dozens die in DRC after collecting leaking fuel from burning tanker

At least 50 people have died and over 100 have received second-degree burns after an oil tanker collided with a bus in Congo Saturday.

06/10/2018

Italy

Forest fire forces 700 people to evacuate near Pisa

A forest fire near the Italian city of Pisa has forced 700 people to evacuate their homes. The fire has destroyed over 600 hectares of woodland so far. The fire broke out on Monday night on Mount Serra. Firefighters are tackling the blaze.

25/09/2018

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Here is our round-up of key stories from around Europe so far today.

06/09/2018

Brazil

Brazil loses its National Museum in devastating fire

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03/09/2018

Next Series

SMOKEBOT undergoes a trial by fire

Smokebot is a wifi-controlled robot that can asses the risks in a fire when visibility is very low.

03/09/2018