Fire

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.
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

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

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


Palestinian trash burning is a national security threat, ministers Katz, Smotrich declare

Reportedly, the Palestinians lack sufficient local landfills, and the arrangement is supposed to involve them using trucks to transport their trash to other locations.

 Fire at illegal trash dumping ground caused dangerous air pollution level in Binyamin region of the West Bank, on August 7, 2023.

‘These are sights of Holocaust’: Hundreds of burned holy books buried in Ukraine

A burial ceremony for hundreds of burned holy books was held on Wednesday at the ancient synagogue of the Sadygora Hasidic order in the city of Chernivtsi, which was set on fire two weeks ago.

The ancient synagogue of the Sadygora Hasidic order in the city of Chernivtsi, which was set on fire two weeks ago.

Oldest-known fire-making found in Britain, pushing Neanderthal mastery back 415,000 years

"We think humans brought pyrite to the site with the intention of making fire. And this has huge implications, pushing back the earliest fire-making," said archaeologist Nick Ashton.

Neanderthals ate maggots from rotting meat, new research finds. Illustration.

Twelve killed in residential fire in southern China, Xinhua reports

The incident comes as the death toll from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades climbed to 160 on Tuesday.

Hong Kong, December 07, the city's deadliest fire in decades

Eleven people, two children hospitalized following fire in Ashkelon residential building

Among those evacuated were a 34-year-old woman and two children around three years old in moderate condition. Eight others were reported in mild condition.

 Major fires break out across Jerusalem area, 30 April 2025

India's Goa state orders probe after nightclub fire kills 25

The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities worked through the night to bring the situation under control, ANI reported.

A fire in Goa, India, which led to the death of at least 23, December 7, 2025.

WATCH: Haredi protesters set fires, block roads, throw stones at police officers, in Beit Shemesh

Haredi demonstrators rioted in Beit Shemesh, blocking buses and throwing stones, as police units moved in to disperse the crowd.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters gather in Mea She'arim, Jerusalem, to celebrate draft dodgers' release from miiltary prison, November 30, 2025; illustrative.

Police comb aftermath of fire-ravaged Hong Kong apartments, death toll at 151

Eleven people have been arrested in the probe into Hong Kong's massive fire, investigating possible corruption and the use of unsafe materials in the Wang Fuk Court renovations.

Police officers carry the body of a victim recovered from a fire-damaged residential block at Wang Fuk Court housing complex following a deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, December 1, 2025.

Packed stations, mass delays: Trains across Israel delayed for hours after fatal rail accident

Israel Railways announced that the trains have since returned to full operation.

 Thousands on the platform at the Hashalom Station near Begin Street.

Anger simmers over Hong Kong deadly blaze as Beijing warns against 'disruption'

A deadly Hong Kong high-rise fire has killed 128, left 150 missing, and led to 11 arrests amid anger over faulty fire alarms, unsafe renovations, and calls for government accountability.

Police officers carry bodies recovered from a fire-damaged residential block at Wang Fuk Court housing estate following a deadly fire on Wednesday, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 30, 2025.