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Fire

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Iran Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on US Gulf Allies, Igniting Fire at Kuwait Power Plant

Multiple Iranian strikes hit Kuwait and Bahrain amid escalating tensions following US military actions against Iran.

Jul 19, 2026, 3:39 PM Al Jazeera

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Final Report on Tai Po’s Deadly Wang Fuk Court Fire Delayed to Late October

The independent inquiry panel investigating the 2025 Wang Fuk Court blaze in Hong Kong will submit its final report a month later than planned due to the extensive volume of documents under review.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 6:03 PM

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Residents Call to Merge Housing Checking Unit with Buildings Department After Deadly Tai Po Fire

Legal representatives for displaced residents urge consolidation of government units following inquiry into regulatory failures linked to the 2025 Wang Fuk Court inferno.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 12:30 PM

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Five Arrested in Fontainebleau Forest Fire Near Paris Amid Arson Investigation

Authorities have contained two wildfires southeast of Paris and arrested five suspects, including a volunteer firefighter, suspected of intentionally setting the fires.

France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 7:39 PM

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Judge-Led Committee Nears Conclusion on Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court

An independent inquiry examines the causes of the 2025 blaze that killed 168 people and displaced thousands, while Hong Kong International Airport reports a profit decline amid rising expenses.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 2:55 AM

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Investigation into Bangkok Bar Fire Reveals Locked Doors and Flammable Decor as Death Toll Reaches 30

Preliminary findings point to a short circuit as the cause, with safety lapses including locked exits and poor signage contributing to the high fatalities.

BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 10:14 PM

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Volunteer Firefighter Admits to Starting Fire in Fontainebleau Forest

Four individuals, including a volunteer firefighter who confessed, are in custody amid the investigation into the devastating fires in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris.

France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 9:26 PM

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Hundreds Evacuated as Firefighters Battle Large Blazes Near Paris; Spanish Authorities Identify Fire Victims

Two major forest fires near Paris and southern Spain have prompted evacuations and arrests, with firefighting efforts including unprecedented use of water-dumping planes in the Paris region.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 2:15 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating A large fire near Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in south-west France has claimed the lives of two firefighters amid ongoing efforts to contain the rapidly evolving blaze.

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Two French Firefighters Die Battling Blaze Near Bordeaux Airport

A large fire near Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in south-west France has claimed the lives of two firefighters amid ongoing efforts to contain the rapidly evolving blaze.

BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 3:21 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating On July 21, 2026, multiple explosions were reported in key Iranian locations as the US launched a new wave of attacks, while Tehran accused Gulf states of being targeted and reported two tankers on fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Explosions Reported Across Iran Amid US Strikes; Tehran Claims Attacks on Gulf States

On July 21, 2026, multiple explosions were reported in key Iranian locations as the US launched a new wave of attacks, while Tehran accused Gulf states of being targeted and reported two tankers on fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 3:29 AM

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Oil Prices Surge Amid US Strikes on Iran and Strait of Hormuz Shipping Incident

Oil prices rose sharply on July 20, 2026, following US military actions against Iran and a fire aboard a vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 3:24 AM

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US Conducts Ninth Consecutive Night of Strikes Against Iran, Targets Reportedly Hit in Tabriz

The US military continues its campaign to degrade Iranian military capabilities amid ongoing conflict, with recent strikes reportedly impacting the northwestern city of Tabriz and a vessel reported on fire near the Strait of Hormuz.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 20, 2026, 3:17 AM

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Two US Troops Killed, One Missing After Iranian Attack on Jordan Base

The US military reported the first American fatalities from direct Iranian fire since the war began, amid escalating tensions and Iran suspending an interim deal.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 7:30 PM

Arizona Teen Honored for Saving Elderly Woman with Dementia in 103F Heat

Royal Cothrun, 14, recognized by Gilbert fire department for his quick thinking and compassion during a dangerous heatwave.

Guardian US | Jul 18, 2026, 1:08 PM

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UN and Ethiopia Launch New Refugee Hub Offering Legal Aid and Protection

The new support centre aims to provide refugees in Ethiopia with free legal advice amid ongoing challenges, while Algeria mourns victims of a tragic orphanage fire.

France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 9:11 AM

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90% of Wang Fuk Court Owners Accept Government Buy-Back Offer Amid Concerns Over Rushed Decisions

Majority of flat owners at the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court have agreed to the government’s buy-back plan, though some residents express unease about the speed of decision-making and priority selection.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 4:19 AM

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Forces Rescheduling of Two U.S. Professional Sports Games

Smoke from nearly 900 active Canadian wildfires has caused hazardous air quality across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, leading to the postponement of a Chicago Fire MLS match and an adjustment to the Phillies-Mets MLB game.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 9:06 PM

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Monitoring the Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict

As Iran and the United States continue to exchange fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, multiple surveillance methods are employed to track activity in the region.

Africanews | Jul 16, 2026, 5:30 PM

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Government Counsel Blames Deceitful Firms for Deadly Tai Po Blaze

Jenkin Suen SC attributes the Wang Fuk Court fire primarily to contractors’ misconduct, highlighting systemic regulatory challenges but cautioning against overemphasizing government failures.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 2:48 PM

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Tensions Rise in Monticello, Utah Amid America’s Largest Wildfire

Since the Babylon fire ignited on June 26th, residents of Monticello, Utah, have been on edge and preparing for possible evacuation.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 10:13 PM

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79-Year-Old Clifford Joseph Boisa Dies in Alcatraz Island Boat Capsize; Search Continues for Three Missing

A memorial boat trip near Alcatraz Island ended in tragedy when a three-deck pontoon boat caught fire and capsized, resulting in one death and multiple missing persons.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 8:38 PM

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Gas Tanker Explodes Near Lebanese Army Barracks in Hermel

Soaring temperatures triggered a fire that led to a gas tanker explosion close to a military facility in Lebanon.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 6:17 PM

Pilot Nicholas Dale Dies in Helicopter Crash Fighting Colorado Wildfire

Nicholas Dale, a British Columbia pilot, died when his helicopter crashed during aerial firefighting efforts against the Gold Mountain fire in Colorado.

Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 5:52 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Drone attacks on logistics hubs linked to Russia’s largest online retailer Wildberries disrupt supply chains and threaten livelihoods of small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Wildberries Warehouses Hit Russian Small Businesses

Drone attacks on logistics hubs linked to Russia’s largest online retailer Wildberries disrupt supply chains and threaten livelihoods of small and medium-sized enterprises.

BBC World | Jul 23, 2026, 6:39 AM