Topic
14 articles
A major fire broke out in the shopping district near Ise Jingu in central Japan on Aug. 25, spreading to several buildings. Local police confirmed the incident, with firefighters battling the blaze and no official casualty reports yet. The cause remains under investigation.
Iran has expressed condolences to Pakistan after 14 newborns perished in a hospital fire in Karachi. The message underscored solidarity with the victims' families and the need for stronger cooperation on hospital safety. Pakistan has announced a full investigation into the incident.
A fire caused by an electrical short circuit in the neonatal intensive care unit at PIMS hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed 14 newborns, leaving only one survivor. The incident has sparked outrage over fire safety protocols at public hospitals, prompting investigations and the suspension of a senior health official.
A fire in the neonatal ward of PIMS Hospital in Islamabad killed at least 15 newborns, with only one infant rescued, according to local media. The blaze was triggered by an air conditioner compressor explosion, and an investigation is ongoing.
A large fire at a fuel warehouse near Sulaimaniyah, Iraq, has injured at least 20 people and destroyed dozens of oil tankers. The blaze, which broke out around midnight, has been contained, and its cause is still unknown.
Two specialized gas handling and storage vessels caught fire at Egypt's Damietta port, with no casualties reported. Port operations are expected to resume at other terminals by night. The incident comes amid heightened tensions with U.S. threats of strikes on Iran.
A fire at an elementary school in Tokyo on Friday injured at least 10 people, including 8 students and 2 teachers. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and all victims are reported in non-critical condition.
A fire at a hotel in New Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on June 3, 2026, killed at least 21 people and injured many others, marking one of the deadliest blazes in the capital in recent years. More than 40 people were rescued and taken to hospitals. Authorities are investigating the cause, with initial suspicion pointing to a restaurant on the ground floor.
At least 21 people died in a fire at a multi-storey building in New Delhi's Malviya Nagar area, with victims including foreign nationals. Firefighters rescued over 40 people as the blaze was brought under control. The cause remains under investigation.
