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Massive fire at Kolkata chemical storage unit, no casualties

September 06, 2026 3:20 pm

The massive fire broke out at a chemical storage unit in North Kolkata's Chitpur area, sending toxic smoke across the congested neighbourhood. Twelve fire engines were deployed to bring the blaze under control.

Fire at Sealdah railway station food court in Kolkata; no casualties

August 31, 2026 2:39 pm

Thick black smoke engulfed the busy Sealdah railway station area in Kolkata after a fire broke out at a food plaza built inside a converted train coach.

6-m fire access, fire lifts, refuge areas — Delhi tightens safety norms for high-rises

August 29, 2026 10:23 pm

Home Minister Ashish Sood said the revised rules would align Delhi’s fire safety standards with the UBBL.

Cramped hotels, blocked windows, no fire alarm, Kolkata building was virtually a tinderbox

August 19, 2026 10:31 pm

Bengal CM blames previous TMC govt: ‘Grim reminder of the legacy of negligence’.

Kolkata hotel fire: 5 Bangladeshis among 9 dead; administration, guests flag flouted norms

August 20, 2026 12:13 am

5-member SIT formed; state-wide audit ordered; Dhaka issues helpline; Prez, PM condole deaths; CM blames TMC 'apathy'.

Fire breaks out in ATC building of Kolkata Airport, no flight disruption

August 18, 2026 7:23 pm

The airport staff noticed the blaze on the third floor of the building, which quickly spread and engulfed a portion of the structure in dense black smoke.

8 killed in West Bengal hotel fire as locked emergency exit traps guests

August 18, 2026 4:29 am

The massive fire at Hotel Bideshini near Tarapith Temple in Bengal's Birbhum left eight dead and several injured during the peak Sravan pilgrim season.

Woman, her two minor children die in fire at Lodhi Colony residence in Delhi

July 21, 2026 10:14 pm

A relative, who came to visit the family, was out when the fire started.

Bangkok pub fire kills 27 after explosion traps patrons inside

July 13, 2026 10:29 pm

Firefighters were called to the scene just after midnight on Monday, and discovered patrons fleeing through the flame-enveloped front door of the venue.

‘Papa, please save me’: Last calls from Lucknow fire victims to families

June 23, 2026 5:06 am

Most deaths were caused by asphyxia, said a doctor at KGMU trauma centre.

Ghazipur Landfill Fire: Residents choke as toxic fumes engulf neighbouring areas

April 22, 2024 10:03 pm

Hours after a fire erupted in the Ghazipur landfill, a thick layer of toxic smoke continued to blanket the area.

Fire breaks out at seven-storey Goregaon building; seven killed, 51 injured

October 06, 2023 5:58 pm

Upon rescue, 15 of the injured were taken to Cooper Hospital while 36 were taken to Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray (HBT) Medical College Hospital.

Overnight building blaze in Taiwan kills 46, injures at least 41

October 14, 2021 8:18 pm

Many of the residents of the 40-year-old building were elderly and lived alone in apartments as small as 13 square meters, according to local media.

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral ablaze, part of spire collapses

April 16, 2019 11:15 am

Smoke could be seen billowing out from the top of the gothic cathedral, as flames lept out besides its two bell towers. The cathedral dates back to the 12th century and is famous for featuring in Victor Hugo's classic novel the Hunchback of Notre-Dame.

A day later, fire at Kolkata's Bagree Market yet to be contained

September 18, 2018 6:52 am

No casualty has been reported, but the operation has left two firefighters injured.

Fire breaks out at Colaba Causeway in Mumbai

June 02, 2016 6:16 pm

A fire broke out inside the four-storey Metro House located at Colaba Causeway, near Regal Cinema in Mumbai.

PM Narendra Modi visits site of Kerala temple fire that killed over 100 people

April 11, 2016 12:24 pm

Kerala Police on Monday detained five people who were involved in conducting the firework display after a huge fire broke out at Puttingal temple at Paravaur (Kollam District), Kerala early Sunday morning.

Make in India week: Fire brings down curtain on Maharashtra Night at Chowpatty

February 15, 2016 10:26 am

A fire broke out during the Maharashtra Night at Mumbai’s iconic Girgaum Chowpatty beach during Make in India week.

'Bandit Queen', 'Water': Movies who had to face bans or censor board's axe

November 20, 2015 9:00 am

Bandit Queen, Fire, Water, Amu, Unfreedom and many more movies have had to face the axe of Censor Board for some or the other reason, but these movies should be watched for the reality they carry. Directors like Shekhar Kapur, Deepa Mehta, Anurag Kashyap, Sonali Bose have taken up real subjects for their film, but unfortunately they could not proceed by showcasing their films for the public.

Fire breaks out in Connaught Place building

August 25, 2014 2:50 pm

A massive fire broke out in a building in Connaught Place area on Monday.

Mumbai fire doused

June 22, 2020 6:07 pm

Fire in building behind Mumbai’s Kamala Mills compound was doused on Saturday morning. No casualties reported.

‘I didn’t know if I was gonna make it' | Wildfires Rage in California

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

A fire ravaged Northern California on Thursday, damaging homes and injuring residents. Another fire started northwest of Los Angeles the following day, forcing more residents to evacuate.

This Barber Cuts Hair With Fire

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

A 21 year old savvy hairdresser Mohammed Faizan has a unique technique of cutting hair. He uses a candle instead of scissors at his salon. This unusual technique has earned him clients from not just India but from all over the world.

Over 60 houses gutted as massive fire breaks out in Bandra slum in Mumbai

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

A massive fire broke out in a slum opposite the Bandra Fire Station in Mumbai, gutting at least 60 houses on Tuesday. No casualties were reported, but two women and two children were admitted to a hospital after they fainted due to shock.

Kolkata medical college fire under control

June 22, 2020 6:14 pm

An early morning fire at the Kolkata Medical College and Hospital has been brought under control. Ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot and at least 250 people evacuated. But no casualties have been reported.

Massive fire breaks in Kolkata's Bagri market

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

A massive fire broke out in Kolkata's Bagri market, a hub of retail and wholesale shops. Over 30 fire engines have been trying to douse the fire.

Mumbai: 4-Storey Building Collapses In Ghatkopar

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm

MP: Locals Set Bus On Fire After It Crushes Woman To Death

June 06, 2016 11:40 am

Two Officers, 15 Jawans Killed In Army Depot Inferno

May 31, 2016 3:46 pm

Video Of Temple Fire In Kollam, Kerala

April 11, 2016 12:46 pm