Fire

Italy has issued high wildfire alerts across parts of Sardinia and Sicily for Monday, July 13, as hot, dry weather raises the risk of fast-spreading fires this week

Authorities say the Los Gallardos wildfire has been stabilized after a massive firefighting operation involving 32 aircraft and 500 emergency personnel; over 10 people lost their lives

A fire broke out at an entertainment complex near Bangkok, Thailand. According to Fire and Rescue Thailand, the latest death toll is 27

A devastating wildfire in Spain's Almería province has left at least 11 people dead, 19 missing, and at least four seriously injured

Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered full rescue efforts and an investigation after a shoe factory fire in Fujian caused major casualties

A Delta flight from Atlanta landed safely at Chicago Midway after the pilot reported a fireworks mortar struck the aircraft. The FAA is investigating the incident

Portugal has entered a state of alert until July 6 as extreme wildfire conditions prompt travel warnings, forest access bans, and emergency restrictions

A fire near Rotterdam Centraal has severely disrupted Eurostar services. Passengers are advised to postpone or cancel travel in the Netherlands until at least July 4

From Washington, D.C. where President Trump promises the biggest fireworks show in history to New York and Boston, discover the official Independence Day fireworks displays and the latest safety regulations amid wildfire restrictions

Greece urges travelers to stay alert after firefighters responded to 40 wildfires in just 24 hours. The danger of wildfires remains high through October

A fire at the food court inside Tocumen International Airport was rapidly contained by airport firefighters, officials confirmed. One person trapped in the smoke was taken to the hospital for medical care

NJ Transit suspended rail service into and out of New York Penn Station after a brush fire near the Hudson River tunnels disrupted operations

Train service through Penn Station remains suspended following Thursday’s fire near the terminal. The MTA has issued an update on when service might resume

Intense wildfires are currently being battled across several regions of Ukraine, with emergency services responding to nine active fire zones, including Chernobyl. Gamma radiation levels across the country, including affected areas, remain within normal limits as of the latest update. Officials: "The situation is completely under control"

An incident at baggage claim and border control at Birmingham Airport led to the evacuation of passengers. The situation was declared under control shortly afterward, and operations resumed

National Rail update at 8:50 AM (GMT): Major disruption between Darlington and Newcastle expected until 9:00 AM. Affected train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, Lumo, Northern, and TransPennine Express. Also: disruption to high-level services at Glasgow Central expected until the end of the day (March 24) Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, ScotRail, TransPennine Express

The New York Fire Department is reporting a large fire at the top of a tower in the heart of Manhattan, at the intersection of 43rd Street and Madison Avenue. Road closures and traffic delays are expected

The bus caught fire in the town of Kretzers near Bern; three injured people were evacuated to hospitals by helicopter and ambulances. The prosecutor's office has opened a criminal investigation

A fire broke out on a cruise ship with 271 passengers on board; the passengers were evacuated quickly. One crew member lost his life, and another was seriously injured. The Port Authority of Singapore has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident

The circumstances of the large fire that killed at least three workers at a factory in the city of Trikala are still unclear. Several injured people were evacuated from the scene for medical treatment and there is concern for missing people. 53 firefighters worked at the scene, and suspicion of arson is being investigated