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How did the Hong Kong fire, which killed 83, start? What we know so far

November 28, 2025 12:32 am

Hong Kong Tai Po Building Fire Today: A deadly blaze at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has killed at least 44 and displaced thousands, as firefighters battle a rapidly spreading high-rise inferno amid major rescue challenges.

9 dead, 5 in hospital after fire tears through assisted living facility in US

July 14, 2025 6:17 pm

Roughly 70 residents were living at the facility at the time.

Three killed in Dwarka building fire | ‘Family begged us to save their kids’: Passersby, neighbour who rushed to help

June 11, 2025 5:49 am

As the Yadav family was rescued one by one, rescuers attempted to douse the flames using the fire extinguishers installed inside the building

'Two more minutes and all four of us would have died': Solapur fire chief on rescue operation after MIDC factory blaze

May 20, 2025 3:53 pm

Chief Fire Officer Rakesh Salunkhe has been admitted to Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Sarvopchar Rugnalaya Civil Hospital in Solapur, as he and two other fire brigade officials sustained burns in the operation.

At least 4 killed, 200 displaced in US' Milwaukee apartment building fire

May 12, 2025 9:53 am

More than 30 fire trucks were at the spot and fire fighters rescued at least 30 people from the Milwaukee apartment building.

Couple, three minor daughters killed in fire at Kanpur building

May 06, 2025 5:00 am

Police said the neighbours noticed huge flames and thick smoke emanating from the building on Sunday night and alerted the fire department and police

'Broke the window with my helmet, jumped from first floor': Panic at Noida Sector 18 complex after massive fire

April 02, 2025 1:40 pm

Fifteen fire tenders and 75 firefighters brought the blaze under control at Krishna Apra Plaza in 10 minutes, said Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar. Twenty three people sustained injuries

A massive fire broke out on the 42nd floor of the Salsette Building in Mumbai’s Byculla. The Mumbai Fire Brigade launched a rescue operation, safely evacuating residents. Experts warn of the dangers of smoke inhalation, including long-term lung damage.

Mumbai fire: Here's what happens to the body when you inhale too much flames and smoke

February 28, 2025 6:17 pm

“The electricity line has been disconnected, and the inside of the building is covered with thick smoke,” a fire brigade official confirmed to The Indian Express. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far.

75-year-old man dies, son injured after fire breaks out in Andheri building

January 07, 2025 8:08 pm

The deceased, identified as Rahul Mishra (75), died due to suffocation while the other injured, Raunak Mishra (38), is undergoing treatment at the Kokilaben Hospital.

Fire at cafe in Vietnam's Hanoi kills 11, police arrest suspect

December 19, 2024 8:43 am

Police said that rescue workers were able to bring about seven people alive out of the building, out of which two were rushed to a nearby hospital.

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Fire at Jakarta office building kills at least 22, rescue efforts underway

December 09, 2025 5:48 pm

Rescuers carry out the body of a victim from a seven-storey office building in central Jakarta after a massive fire killed at least 22 people today.

Secunderabad: 8 dead in fire that originated from electric scooter showroom

September 13, 2022 2:24 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telangana Minister K T Rama Rao condoled the loss of lives and announced ex-gratia on behalf of the Centre and the state government, respectively.