Australia’s most disaster-prone state urged to prepare ahead of storm, flood and fire season
Just a day after crews contained an out-of-control bushfire — and with 60 fires currently burning across the…
Authorities will investigate campfire that sparked major Moreton Island blaze
A “careless” campfire lit during a fire ban sparked a rapidly moving blaze that has now burnt hundreds…
El Segundo was born by oil. A massive refinery fire leaves residents rattled.
The city of El Segundo could not be more tied to the oil refinery that is a hulking…
Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery in El Segundo, sending plumes across South Bay
An explosion and fire rocked a refinery in El Segundo on Thursday night, causing massive flames that could…
Mount Maunganui fire crews put out three vehicles ablaze near home overnight
“We were scared the fire would spread to our house,” Lynn told NZME this morning. One of their…
Air New Zealand criticised over $870 fee for sick Bali passenger
He was too sick to fly home on the family’s scheduled return flight. Lisa said that, despite medical…
Mount Maunganui fire crews put out three vehicles ablaze near home overnight
“We were scared the fire would spread to our house,” Lynn told NZME this morning. One of their…
Bucklands Beach residents jolted awake as fire guts East Auckland home, 2 people ‘outstanding’
“We are working to establish what has occurred and urgently locate the people unaccounted for. “Three further people…
Bomb threat shuts Oktoberfest in Munich after explosives spark deadly fire in home
German authorities shut down the famous Oktoberfest in Munich on Wednesday following an explosion and fire in a…
Firefighters to strike on October 17 after rejecting Fire and Emergency New Zealand pay offer
“The lack of staff, working excessive overtime, the dire state of appliances are all factors in the level…
Hastings neighbours battle fatal Mahora house fire with garden hoses as windows explode
This morning the area outside the home was cordoned off and several police officers were conducting door knocks…
Suspicious fire damages west end home previously searched as part of Samuel Bird case
A suspicious fire broke out Monday at a home that was searched by investigators with the Edmonton Police…