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Residents form human chain to fight Undri fire; cylinder blast injures several

September 26, 2025 10:35 pm

Another resident recalled the chaos, “We had no other option. The fire brigade could not get water pressure up to the floor where the it started. People had to help themselves, passing buckets of water as fast as they could.”

Four members of RPI acquitted of attempt to murder charge in case of ‘attempt to light office-bearer on fire’

August 28, 2025 9:55 pm

The court said that the incident was 'more of a political stunt than an attempt to commit murder'.

Fire breaks out at building housing furniture shop in Noida's Sector 10

August 13, 2025 3:27 pm

The building has a furniture shop on the ground floor and several small offices on the second and third floors. There was no one inside the building when it caught fire, said police.

82-year-old UP farmer dies after mysterious fire during eviction drive

August 12, 2025 4:37 pm

The incident took place in Mathura’s Khushipura village on Thursday, when officials from the Revenue Department arrived to evict the farmer’s family from their hut built on cooperative society land.

WATCH: Moment Seoul man sets train on fire, 22 hospitalised after anger over divorce leads to arson

June 27, 2025 7:00 pm

The incident occurred around 8:42 am on Line 5, as the train passed through the undersea tunnel between Yeouinaru and Mapo Stations beneath the Han River.

Fire breaks out at 67-storey Dubai building with 3,800 residents

June 14, 2025 10:16 pm

Authorities are now working with the building’s developer to provide temporary housing for those displaced.

‘Everyone inside was silent’: Locals who woke up to smell of smoke recount rescue effort after deadly Hyderabad fire

May 19, 2025 7:57 am

The first call to the fire force was made at 6.16 am, and the first fire engine was dispatched just a minute later, said Y Nagi Reddy, the Director General of Fire Safety.

Textile factory owner among 8 killed in fire in Solapur

May 18, 2025 10:28 pm

As per information given by Solapur city police, the fire started in Central Textile Mill at Solapur MIDC on the Akkalkot road sometime before 3.45am on Sunday.

Dabholi: Blaze at six godowns of online company’s warehouse, bakery; no casualties

May 10, 2025 7:01 pm

The officials are trying to ascertain the reason behind the blaze but have not ruled out the possibility of a short circuit leading to the fire incident.

30 stalls gutted in fire at Dilli Haat, officials say no casualties

May 01, 2025 5:11 am

It took two hours for the DFS to control the blaze, with thick plumes of smoke making visibility extremely low at the spot.

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