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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.

‘Deeply saddening’: PM Modi condoles Goa club blaze victims; announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for deceased, 50,000 for injured

December 07, 2025 10:26 am

At least 23 people were killed after a fire erupted at a club in Arpora, North Goa, late Saturday night.

Couple suffocates to death after fire breaks out at grocery shop in Outer Delhi

December 06, 2025 3:12 pm

The couple were sitting inside their shop when a short circuit at their counter ignited a fire, said police.

Massive fire outbreak at high-rise warehouses in St. Louis, Missouri

November 28, 2025 8:45 pm

St. Louis City Fire Department Chief Dennis Jenkerson said over 200 firefighters from multiple agencies responded to the fire that broke out at around 3 am.

Hong Kong Wang Fuk Court fire death toll rises to 128, authorities say: Everything you need to know

November 28, 2025 12:58 pm

Hong Kong Wang Fuk Court fire death toll, Hong Kong Tai Po fire updates: This blaze was Hong Kong’s worst since the 1996 Kowloon commercial building fire that killed 41 people, and among the deadliest in the city’s history.

6 children among 23 killed in Mexico discount store fire

November 02, 2025 11:04 am

The fire started at a branch of the Waldo’s general store chain in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state, Governor Alfonso Durazo said in a video statement on social media.

6-year-old girl dies, mother hospitalised as fire breaks out in Ghaziabad flat

October 27, 2025 10:54 am

The blaze is suspected to have originated from a refrigerator inside the apartment, which soon filled the entire flat with thick smoke, officials from the Ghaziabad Fire Services said.

Hectic Diwali night for Delhi Fire Services as emergency calls flood control room

October 21, 2025 9:58 am

The fire services reported that 280 calls were received from 7 pm on Monday night to 7 am on Tuesday morning. 

Six trains delayed after Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express catches fire

October 18, 2025 2:21 pm

Garib Rath train resumed its journey after new AC coaches were attached to it, after a delay of around 3 hours. The incident led to delays in six other trains.

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