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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.

JANUARY 21, 2026|ByREUTERS

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 told Pakistan's local television station Geo News that the lack of ventilation in the mall, which houses over 1,200 shops, caused the building to fill with smoke and slowed the rescue

JANUARY 19, 2026|ByREUTERS

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

Nearly 300 South Korean firefighters are battling a major fire in Seoul’s Gangnam district, evacuating 47 residents as officials warn of potential spread to nearby mountains.

JANUARY 16, 2026|ByREUTERS

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

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

Firefighters responded to reports of a fire originating in an electrical cabinet and were informed that smoke was rising toward the building's upper floors.

JANUARY 11, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

Massive flooding rips through Ein Kerem, searches and rescue efforts underway

Firefighters and rescue teams were operating throughout the night following a significant flooding event that inundated homes.

JUNE 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Documenation of flooding incident in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem District.

A necessity everywhere for the safety of life and property

Firefighting safety using modern and advanced equipment by an experienced and professional company.

JUNE 23, 2024ByIN COLLABORATION WITH MOTAZ-ESH

Four killed, up to 15 missing in apartment fire in Spain

Residents could be seen calling for help from balconies. Valencia's mayor, Maria Jose Catala, told reporters on Friday that four people had been confirmed dead, and from nine to 15 were missing.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024ByREUTERS

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at an apartment building in Valencia, Spain February 22, 2024.

Drones from Lebanon penetrate Israel's north, IDF strikes Hezbollah

Israeli fire and rescue services put out a fire caused by a crashed drone in northern Israel.

DECEMBER 16, 2023BySAM HALPERN

Smoke rises during an exchange of fire between the IDF and terrorists from the Hezbollah organization on December 16, 2023

Iranian oil refinery reservoirs catch fire in Birjand, factory evacuated

Iranian officials received an order to evacuate a nearby factory as firefighting forces continued to battle the flames.

DECEMBER 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005

Tech students design equipment for IDF, emergency services

All of the items are developed in accordance with official operational requirements from the IDF.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

HIT student helps develop and produce equipment for the IDF and emergency services.

Firefighters killed in Oct. 7 massacre not yet recognized as victims of terror

Knesset Health Committee chairman Yonatan Mashriki said: “It is our duty to proactively initiate emotional care for rescuers who have suffered great pain and anxiety."

NOVEMBER 3, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH