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Pakistan fire death toll rises to around 50 after shopping mall blaze

The port city's largest fire in more than a decade broke out late on Saturday and quickly spread through the sprawling Gul Plaza shopping complex.

A RESCUE worker whistles to call his team member (not pictured) as he walks past the collapsed floors, following a massive fire that broke out at the Gul Plaza Shopping Mall, in Karachi, Pakistan, January 21, 2026.
Firefighters douse a fire that broke out at a shopping mall in Karachi on January 18, 2026.

More than 65 missing, at least 14 dead after huge Karachi blaze

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at Guryong village, the last shantytown in the Gangnam district, in Seoul, South Korea, January 16, 2026.

Hundreds of firefighters tackle blaze in deprived area of South Korea's Gangnam district

FIREFIGHTERS COMBAT a fire in Ramat Beit Shemesh, January 10, 2026.

Fire breaks out in Ramat Beit Shemesh apt., no injuries reported


Jerusalem wildfires fully contained, no lives lost

After over 30 hours, the fires that raged across central Israel have been fully contained. Forces will work into the night to completely extinguish the blaze.

Firefighting planes work to contain the fire, April 23 2025.

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 Aerial view of the fire over Eshtaol, April 23, 2025.

Massive wildfire destroys nature reserve, two years after restoration project

Massive wildfire destroys nature reserve, two years after restoration project

 Fire in Yavne, April 22, 2025.

'Any and all assistance': Huckabee offers aid as Jerusalem fires continue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also instructed the IDF and Fire and Rescue Brigades to prepare reserves from Greece and other countries abroad.

 Fire erupts near Route 44. April 23, 2025.

Massive fires rage across central Israel, officials plan overnight containment op.

Three firefighters were injured during the event, as dozens of teams continued working with trucks and planes to control the fires as they spread northward towards Highway 1.

Fires continue northward along Highway 1, April 23, 2025

Connecticut man allegedly held captive for 20 years escapes by setting fire

While being treated for smoke inhalation, the man admitted to intentionally starting the fire. He told authorities he had been held against his will since the age of 11.

 Police crime scene tape

Purim spirit: Firefighters rappel down building for disabled youth dressed as superheroes

The firefighters came down the building, donning Batman, Superman, and Spiderman costumes while the residents of the institutes cheered on. 

 Firefighters rappel down the façade of the Feuerstein Institute. March 11, 2025.

Horse successfully rescued from ditch in Jerusalem Hills

The rider managed to extricate himself from the pit, but the horse remained stuck.

 Horse stuck in pit in Jerusalem Hills

Large fire breaks out near Tel Aviv's Haganah station

The fire is said to have started in a nearby factory, and residents reported a large cloud of smoke rising from the area.

 Footage of the fire as seen from the train station in Tel Aviv.

NYC's Bryant Park holiday market engulfed in flames

The New York City Fire Department reported at the scene that the fire was "six feet by 40 feet long."

 An FDNY ladder truck.