Explosion, fire near Hayward in community of Ashland leaves multiple people injured, buildings destroyed
A gas explosion and fire near Hayward and Interstate Highway 238 Thursday morning injured multiple people and destroyed…
Pregnant Woman Among Dead in Horrific Office Fire
A fire ripped through an office building in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta on Tuesday, killing at…
New Lynn house fire: Police investigation after person found dead, cause ‘undetermined’
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‘Now they have the gall to start burning it’: Residents slam Puketapu dumpers
Heather Symons, whose family has lived on Springfield Rd for generations, says the road, which is on the…
Fire ripped through nightclub killing at least 25 in India
At least 25 people, including tourists, were killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in India’s Goa…
Police cordon New Lynn home after West Auckland house fire
Residents are being stopped at the cordon, and those who live in the street are allowed to pass…
Hong Kong votes in legislative elections following deadliest fire in decades
Just under a third of Hong Kong‘s registered voters went to the polls on Sunday to choose new…
Housing squeeze hits first responders looking for homes in Noosa region
Police, paramedics and firefighters posted to Noosa during the busy summer season are being forced to live well…
Out-of-control North Canterbury vegetation fire sparks major response
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Section of State Highway 26 in Waikato closed after vehicle fire, drivers asked to avoid area
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays.” A Fire and Emergency New Zealand…
Suspicious scrub fire burns through Coromandel kiwifruit orchard near Pāuanui
The fire is said to have burned through multiple trees in the orchard. Fire and Emergency NZ is…
12 killed as gunmen open fire at illegal bar in Pretoria hostel
A 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl were also killed in the attack. “Quite an unfortunate incident. Police…