Fire

Four injured in Tayibe apartment fire, including mother, children

Fire and rescue crews launched a large-scale operation after reports that people were trapped in a residential building in Tayibe.

Firefighters and rescue crews are responding to a fire in a residential building in Tayibe. July 10, 2026.
[Illustrative] This photo taken on March 9, 2017 shows a Chinese employee working at a shoe sole factory in Jinjiang, east China's Fujian province.

At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in southeast China, state media says

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Man dies after self-immolation near UN HQ in NYC, identified by exiled Tibetans as activist

Fire rages at an apartment block in Antwerp on July 1, 2026.

Several people killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say Belgian police


Israel not equipped to put out electric vehicle fires, Fire and Rescue Commissioner says

When lithium-ion batteries enter thermal runaway, the fire can only be contained, not stopped, explained Israeli Fire and Rescue Commissioner Eyal Caspi.

Security and rescue forces at the scene where an electric vehicle caught fire from its battery in Tel Aviv, July 29, 2024.

Ahead of Lag Ba’omer: The danger of bonfires – this is how you treat injuries

On Monday, tens of thousands are expected to celebrate Lag Ba’omer with bonfires across the country. MDA warns of the danger of injuries from the burning fire.

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Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi

The area consumed by the fires reached 1,373 hectares (3,393 acres) as of early Sunday morning, up 7% from a day earlier.

 A helicopter conducts firefighting operations as wildfires continue in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, April 26, 2026.

British professor uncovers location of Shakespeare’s London home using previously unknown documents

Munro’s find is historically significant, painting a very different picture of where Shakespeare may have spent time in his later years then what was originally thought. 

File Photo: A Sothebys employee handles a copy of William Shakespeare, The First Folio 1623  in London, England, July 7, 2006.

Fire destroys 200 homes in Sabah village, displacing hundreds amid strong winds

Authorities were notified of the fire in Sandakan district at around 1:32 a.m., the district's fire and rescue chief Jimmy Lagung was quoted as saying by Bernama.

FILE PHOTO:  A man watches as smoke rises from a fire caused by a gas pipeline leak in Puchong, Selangor on April 1, 2025. A massive fire forced people from their homes during Eid celebrations as it towered over residential districts on April 1 near the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.

Ancient charcoal found in northern Israel sheds new light on how early humans lived - study

Within the charcoal, archaeologists found traces of ash, willow, oak, olive, pistachio, grapevine, oleander, and the oldest known evidence of pomegranate wood in the Levant.

A general view of the excavation of Gesher B'not Ya‘acov Acheulian site, April 14, 2026.

40 years later: Israeli fireplace brand expands its operations

Alongside its expansion into international markets, the company is opening a new showroom showcasing its range of fireplaces and architectural solutions.

Fireplace, design by Hillel Architecture.

Iranian drone attack sparks fire at Shuwaikh Oil Complex in Kuwait

The drone attack caused a fire at the Shuwaikh Oil Sector Complex, but no injuries were reported.

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation headquarters, illustrative.

Iranian drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh more destructive than initially revealed - report

A recent Iranian drone strike on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia caused more damage than initially reported, potentially putting hundreds at risk, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

A general view of Riyadh city during the early hour of evening at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025.

Four Hatzola ambulances destroyed in London, Iran-aligned group claims responsibility

Surveillance footage shared on social media appears to show several hooded or masked men pouring gasoline on the vehicles before fleeing the scenes.

An aerial view as fire services continue to monitor the scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.