United Kingdom Report blames fire brigade's "stay put" policy for loss of life A leaked report into the Grenfell fire criticises the London Fire Brigade for its response to the blaze. It says fewer people would have died if the Brigade had not suffered "serious shortcomings." 29/10/2019
Italy Turin firefighters handle blaze at UNESCO site Cavallerizza Reale A portion of the roof collapsed after catching fire, firefighters said on Twitter. 21/10/2019
no comment Firefighters rescue boy dangling from fourth-floor window in China In order to prevent him from falling, the rescuers quickly fastened a security rope around his chest, while residents from the building held out quilt below. 09/10/2019
France Black smoke unleashed by fire at French chemicals factory 'not toxic' A large fire at a French chemicals factory in the northern city of Rouen has been completely extinguished, local authorities said, adding that there were no reported deaths at this stage. 26/09/2019
World What is the 'Tetris challenge'? Fire, ambulance and police departments from across Europe have got involved. 20/09/2019
United Kingdom Major blaze rips through block of flats in Worcester Park, London Major blaze rips through block of flats in Worcester Park, southwest London 09/09/2019
no comment Massive wildfire in Portugal A massive fire stretching 25 km has been raging through the night between the central Portuguese boroughs of Vila de Rei and Mação. 21/07/2019
Russia Enormous fire engulfs electricity plant in Moscow region Firefighters are battling an enormous fire that has engulfed an electricity power station in Mytishchi. 11/07/2019
France Three dead and one gravely injured in Paris' building fire Three people died and one person is gravely injured after a building went up in flames in the early hours of Saturday morning in Paris' XIe arrondissement. 22/06/2019
no comment Man clings onto ledge as building burns in Rome A young man was forced to escape from his room and seek safety on a cornice when a fire ripped through his building in Rome. 23/05/2019
Italy Man clings to outer shelf as flames rage from his Rome room A young man was forced to escape from his room and seek safety on a cornice when a fire ripped through his building in Rome on Wednesday. 23/05/2019
brussels bureau Increasing risk of cancer in the workplace Trade unions demand that cancer be recognised as work related illness and calls on the European Union to maintain pressure on employers 02/05/2019
no comment Notre Dame: Young trade trainees hope to help restore scorched roof France is in a hurry to rebuild the world-famous Notre-Dame cathedral. The young people of the Compagnons du Devoir, hope to be among the chosen ones for the prestigious task of restoring their centennial roof. 29/04/2019
no comment Firefighters honoured at Elysee Palace Firefighters who battled the Notre-Dame blaze were honoured at the Elysee Palace on Thursday (April 18). 18/04/2019
no comment Firefighters battle deadly Dhaka building fire A fire in a high-rise office building in Bangladesh's capital on Thursday killed 17 people and injured about 70 others, officials said. 29/03/2019
Bangladesh Bangladesh high-rise building blaze kills at least 19 people A huge fire broke out in a 19-storey building in the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka on Thursday, killing at least 19 people and wounding 73. 28/03/2019
Russia Six killed in central Moscow fire: TASS One of the victims is a "minor," authorities said. 04/02/2019
Mexico Petrol pipeline thieves cause deadly explosion in Mexico At least 21 killed and many injured in blast 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
no comment Firefighters rescue Christmas present from burning vehicle Firefighters responding to a burning car in Florida on Christmas Eve made an important rescue before handling the blaze — one large, wrapped Christmas gift. 31/12/2018
USA Number of missing people in California wildfires doubles to over 630 More people have been confirmed dead, and the number unaccounted for has soared, as firefighters struggle to contain some of the US state’s worst ever fires. 16/11/2018
no comment Firefighters work around the clock to dampen down Malibu fires Firefighters are working around the clock to damp down smouldering land and buildings that threaten to reignite in Southern California. 12/11/2018
no comment Watch : Firefighters tackle blaze at dump in Milan A widespread fire raged in the Milan suburb of Quarto Oggiaro burning a rubbish dump. 16/10/2018
no comment Deer trapped in flooded building site rescued by Kentucky firefighters A pair of deer in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, took shelter from bad weather in a building site, before becoming trapped in floodwater with no way to get out. Luckily, members of the Zoneton Fire Protection District were on hand to help. 24/09/2018
no comment Fire tornado snatches firefighter's hose in Canada A rare fire tornado snatched a Canadian firefighter's hose in British Columbia in August as the province experienced more than 500 wildfires across the region. 20/09/2018
USA Officials admit "Holy Fire" not under control Hundreds of firefighters are battling what's been dubbed a "Holy Fire" in California that threatens to engulf the city of Lake Elsinore 11/08/2018
