Fire Emergency News - Latest Updates & Headlines
UK: Heathrow Airport announces complete shutdown due to power outage
London, March 21: London's Heathrow Airport announced on Friday a complete shutdown for the entire day due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, the airport authorities announced.
Fire breaks out at multi-storey building in Delhi's Daryaganj, no casualties reported
New Delhi, March 6: A fire broke out in the basement of a multi-storey building in the busy Delhi's Daryaganj area on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
Fire breaks out at multi-level parking in Lucknow's Hazratganj, several vehicles destroyed
Lucknow, March 6: A fire broke out at a multi-level parking facility in Hazratganj area of Lucknow on Thursday, reducing several vehicles to ashes, officials said.
Massive forest fire expands in Japan, putting more homes at risk
Iwate, March 5: A massive wildfire in northeastern Japan has expanded, with over 2,100 hectares burned since last week, putting more homes at risk, Kyodo News reported.
Fire breaks out at furniture godown in Mumbai's Jogeshwari
Mumbai, February 11: A fire broke out at the Oshiwara Furniture Market in Mumbai's Jogeshwari West area on Tuesday, said officials.
US: Harris urges 'fellow Californians' to follow guidance from local officials, stay safe
Washington, DC, January 14: United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday urged caution to the communities in Southern California, who experienced horrific loss due to wildfires, "to follow guidance from local officials and stay safe."
Controversy erupts over private firefighters' hiring amidst raging Los Angeles wildfires
Los Angeles, Jan 14: As multiple wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, a growing controversy has emerged surrounding the hiring of private firefighters by affluent residents.
Hearts ache: US President Biden as California wildfires claim 24 lives
Washington DC, January 14: US President Joe Biden on Monday (local time) expressed his deep condolences following the loss of 24 lives in the raging wildfires that had wreaked havoc in southern California, particularly in the city of Los Angles.
Raging wildfires cause widespread disruptions in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Jan 11: Devastating wildfires continue to rage across different parts of Los Angeles County, leading to widespread disruptions, including school closures and the cancellation of entertainment, sports, and community events.
Federal government to cover six months of wildfire costs, announces Biden
Washington DC, January 10: Following the devastating wildfires in California, US President Joe Biden announced that the federal government will cover the costs of measures to protect lives and property in Southern California for six months.
We are all able to be safe tonight: Priyanka Chopra reacts to Palisades fire in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, January 8: The most destructive, the Palisades fire, is spreading rapidly across Los Angeles, with homes destroyed and major roads closed.
India sends humanitarian aid to Bolivia to combat forest fires
New Delhi, January 3: India on Friday dispatched the first batch of humanitarian assistance to Bolivia to support the country's efforts in tackling devastating forest fires.