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These animals aren't afraid of fire

February 13, 2026 5:57 pm

Some of these animals can survive fires even up to 150°C!

Fire breaks out in refrigerator at DC office building in Sector 17

February 13, 2026 1:09 am

Fire breaks out in refrigerator at DC office building in Sector 17

1 woman dead, another injured in fire at Vile Parle high-rise apartment in Mumbai

February 09, 2026 7:02 pm

Fire officials said the blaze started from an electrical wiring duct within a room and quickly spread to other rooms in the apartment.

Dargah custodian killed, wife hurt after geyser explosion causes fire in Nizamuddin house

February 09, 2026 10:30 am

The police had to forcibly enter the locked house in the Hazrat Nizamuddin area of South Delhi to rescue the trapped family members.

Exposure to burns may have shaped human evolution, study suggests

February 06, 2026 9:13 am

Researchers suggest repeated, survivable burn injuries influenced key genetic traits tied to inflammation, skin repair, and infection control.

Video: Fire breaks out at five-star hotel in French Alps, hundreds evacuated

January 28, 2026 2:12 pm

French Alps hotel fire video: According to Prefecture of Savoie region website, no one was injured in the blaze which took place in the attic of the Hotel des Grandes Alpes ​at around 7 ‌pm.

At least 6 dead, many trapped after fire breaks out at shopping mall in Pakistan's Karachi, probe ordered

January 18, 2026 6:06 pm

Sindh Inspector General of Police (IG) Javed Alam Odho told the media on site that the fire at the Gul Plaza on the city's busy MA Jinnah Road had erupted at around 10:45 pm on Saturday night.

Dozens killed, over 100 people injured after explosion rocks bar in Swiss ski resort

January 01, 2026 5:23 pm

Police have set up a helpline for families of those affected. Crans-Montana is about two hours from Bern, the Swiss capital.

Neanderthals were making fire as early as 400,000 years ago, says new study

December 12, 2025 9:21 am

Findings suggest Neanderthals mastered fire long before modern humans, challenging long-held assumptions.

Video: Massive fire breaks out at Nevsky Market in Russia’s Saint Petersburg

December 11, 2025 1:21 am

Videos and images posted on social media showed the entire Nevsky market in flames and thick black smoke visible in the night sky.

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