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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.

|ByJAMES GENN
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation headquarters, illustrative.
A general view of Riyadh city during the early hour of evening at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025.

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.

|BySHOSHANA BAKER
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.

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.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER, JAMES GENN, REUTERS
Police officers and a firefighters stand in front of a burned production hall at an industrial area in Pardubice, Czech Republic, March 20, 2026.

Czechs investigate fire after reports of anti-Israel group claiming responsibility

"Based on what we know so far, it is likely the incident may be related to a terrorist attack," Czech Interior Minister Lubomir Metnar said.

|ByREUTERS

Charlotte Niddam identified as Israeli teen missing since deadly NYE fire at Swiss ski resort

As far as it is known, Niddam had been staying in the area of the ski resort, where she worked as a babysitter, offering her services through the resort's website.

JANUARY 4, 2026ByYOAV ETIEL
Charlotte Niddam, a 15-year-old with Israeli citizenship missing since the Swiss ski resort New Year's Eve fire.

FM says Israeli woman missing after fire at Swiss ski resort that killed 40 people

The Foreign Ministry also said it's in contact with the woman's family and is working with local authorities to find her whereabouts.

JANUARY 2, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI, ELI LEON
Police stand at Sion funeral centre following a fire and an explosion in the "Le Constellation" bar, during a New Year's Eve party, where people died and others were injured, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, in Sion, Switzerland, January 2, 2026.

Hong Kong arrests 21 involved in building renovation on suspicion of corruption

Hong Kong has stepped up a crackdown on corruption linked to building renovation following a fire in late November that ripped through seven high-rise towers and killed more than 160 people.

JANUARY 2, 2026ByREUTERS
A flock of egrets fly next to burned buildings of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 30, 2025.

Investigators continue working to investigate some 40 victims killed in Swiss New Year's fire

Some of the burns suffered by the mostly young crowd of revelers in the Le Constellation bar were so severe that Swiss officials said it could take days before they name all the victims of the fire.

JANUARY 2, 2026ByREUTERS
Emergency personnel work at the site of an explosion and fire at the Le Constellation bar, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 1, 2026

Authorities work to ID victims of deadly fire at Crans-Montana New Year’s party

Parents of missing youths anxiously issued pleas for news of their loved ones as foreign embassies scrambled to work out if their nationals were among those in the fire.

JANUARY 2, 2026ByREUTERS
Commander of the Rescue and Fire Department at ACCM David Vocat leaves a teddy bear outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a fire and explosion during a New Year’s Eve party in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 1, 2026. 

At least 40 killed, 100 injured after fire causes explosion at Swiss ski resort bar

Swiss officials determined the event was not an attack, saying the explosion was caused by a fire and was not intentional.

JANUARY 1, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR, SHIR PERETS
Emergency personnel work at the site of an explosion and fire at the Le Constellation bar, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 1, 2026

Fifteen injured in Nazareth restaurant gas leak explosion, fire

Twelve individuals were evacuated to nearby hospitals to receive treatment for burns and injuries sustained from falling debris, Magen David Adom announced.

JANUARY 1, 2026ByGOLDIE KATZ
An explosion occurred at a restaurant in Nazareth shortly before midnight.

Archaeologists find clues to 1700s fires under New Orleans street

In its document, FEMA, which is helping fund the project, said it expected excavation at the site to be completed by Dec. 19.

DECEMBER 31, 2025BySTEPHANIE RIEGEL/TNS
People walk along Bourbon street days after a U.S. Army veteran drove his truck into the crowded French Quarter on New Year's Day in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. January 6, 2025.

WATCH: Firefighters rescue six, including infant, from apartment fire in Beersheba

All the rescued individuals were evacuated for further medical examinations, including checking for smoke exposure.

DECEMBER 21, 2025ByJAMES GENN
A firefighter rescuing an infant from a building fire in Beersheba, December 21, 2025.

Jerusalem apartment destroyed by fire during Shabbat, seven injured

One person was moderately injured in the fire, with the rest being reported as lightly injured. All were rushed to a nearby hospital.

DECEMBER 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The aftermath of a fire that burned down an apartment in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood, December 20, 2025