RUSSIA – A fire at Nizhnekamskneftekhim petrochemical plant in Russia’s Tatarstan on Tuesday killed 2 people and injured 75 others, according to officials. Nizhnekamskneftekhim said the fire was caused by an equipment malfunction and has been contained. It said more than 150 personnel and 54 pieces of equipment were involved in firefighting efforts. “According to […]
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SCB Medical College and Hospital Fire in India Kills 10
INDIA – SCB Medical College and Hospital fire in India’s Odisha state killed at least 10 patients, according to authorities on Monday. The hospital is located in the Cuttack area of the state. Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said an inquiry has been ordered into the incident and that action will be taken […]
Glasgow Union Street Fire in Scotland Results to Building Collapse
SCOTLAND – A Glasgow Union Street fire Sunday night resulted to a historic building collapse, according to local reports on Monday. The blaze started in a shop on Union Street and later spread to buildings surrounding Glasgow Central Station. A Victorian-era building surrounding the railway station collapsed after the fire spread. As of Monday morning, […]
Violanta Food Factory Fire in Greece Kills 4
GREECE – At least 4 workers were on Monday killed, while a woman remained unaccounted for after Violanta food factory fire in Trikala city, Greece. According to the local officials, the cause of the fire wasn’t immediately clear, despite local reports of an explosion. At the time of the explosion, which occurred at around 4 […]
Death Toll from Shopping Center Fire in Karachi at 14
PAKISTAN – The death toll from the shopping center fire in Karachi, Pakistan have risen to 14 after more bodies were recovered. Asad Raza, deputy inspector general of police south, told broadcaster Geo News that search and rescue operations remained underway at the site. Sindh’s provincial Governor Kamran Tessori was on the scene earlier, telling […]
Ages, Gender and Nationalities of all 40 Crans-Montana Fire Victims
SWITZERLAND – All 40 victims killed in the Crans-Montana fire in Switzerland have been identified, according to police on Sunday. In a statement, Valais cantonal police said that following the incident, “the final 16 victims have been identified.” Victims’ Nationalities, Gender and Ages The 40 victims’ gender, nationalities and ages are as follows: In an […]
Fire at a Retirement Home in Sulawesi Island Indonesia Kills 16
INDONESIA – A Sunday night fire at a retirement home in Sulawesi Island in Indonesia left at least 16 people dead and 3 others injured, according to local reports on Monday. The blaze erupted late Sunday night and quickly engulfed large parts of the facility of a nursing home in Manado, North Sulawesi province, where […]
Residential Building Fire in Shantou City, China Kills 12
CHINA – A residential building fire in Shantou city in China on Tuesday night left at least 12 people dead, according to local authorities on Wednesday. The fire erupted at 9.21 pm local time (1321GMT) in the Chaonan district and was extinguished by around 10 pm (1400GMT), the district fire department said early Wednesday, according […]
22 Killed in Jakarta’s Terra Drone Office Building Fire
INDONESIA – At least 22 people were killed – 7 male and 15 female – while several others sustained injuries on Tuesday, after a fire broke out at Terra Drone office building in Indonesia’s capital. All of the deceased were taken to the National Police Hospital for identification, according to the Central Jakarta Metro Police […]
Hong Kong Fire News Update: Death Toll at 128
CHINA – The Hong Kong fire has now claimed at least 128 lives as of Friday, as the fire at the residential complex in Tai Po district gets fully contained according to authorities. 200 people remain unaccounted for. A firefighter was among the dead, while 79 people were injured, including 11 firefighters, the South China […]
China News: Massive Fire at Tai Po District Plus China-Japan Updates
CHINA – At least 55 people were confirmed dead and 279 others were unaccounted for after a massive fire broke out in Tai Po housing estate, spreading to at least 7 building blocks on Wednesday. Dozens suffered injuries, with 16 being in critical condition. Flames quickly spread across bamboo scaffolding at the estate in the […]
Residential Building Fire in Russia Kills 4
RUSSIA – A wooden residential building fire in Russia’s Novosibirsk Region on Friday night killed 4 and injured 4 others according to the Novosibirsk Prosecutor’s Office on Saturday. “Four people died – one man and three women,” according to a statement. In a separate statement, the regional Health Ministry said those who were injured were […]
Karachi Fireworks Warehouse Fire in Pakistan Injures Over 30
PAKISTAN – At least 30 people were reported injured in a Karachi fireworks warehouse fire near Taj Complex on MA Jinnah Road on Thursday – 2 are in critical condition according to Rescue 1122’s statement. The fire caused heavy explosions inside the factory, damaging multiple vehicles parked outside and spreading panic throughout the densely populated […]
Building Fire in Hyderabad India Kills at Least 17
INDIA – A building fire in Hyderabad India has killed at least 17 people. Among the dead are 8 children and 5 women. The incident occurred in Hyderabad’s Charminar at around 6.30 a.m local time according to the local fire department. The cause of the fire hasn’t be confirmed yet but it’s believed to be […]