Fire

Birmingham Airport is facing baggage system problems while M6 traffic delays caused by an HGV fire are affecting access to the airport

Despite partial control of the fire, firefighters continue to work for fear of renewed flare-ups. Firefighting helicopters returned to action after the crash disaster and Greece declared a state of high alert

Air Canada and GlobalMedic are delivering protective equipment, emergency responders and aid to communities impacted by Northern Ontario wildfires

Guatemala maintains orange alerts after one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere started spewing lava and ash on Monday. Ash threatens flight operations

Authorities in Italy are issuing a sun warning for large parts of the country. Tourists have been warned not to drink water from the famous fountains

The day after a firefighting plane crash disaster, the fires in the Corinthia region, west of Athens, are visible from afar, with smoke reaching the skies of the Athens Riviera

The main challenge for firefighters who have been working for more than two days to extinguish the fires in Crete is the strong winds that are making firefighting efforts difficult

After partially controlling the fires on the island of Paros, the Greek fire services are now dealing with the fires that broke out in central Crete. Several villages have been evacuated

Suffolk Police and firefighters continue battling a significant wildfire at Dunwich Heath in England, urging residents to keep windows closed and "keep roads clear"

SWISS says smoke onboard Flight LX16 was caused by a headphone charging case lodged in a seat, not a cockpit fire as initially reported

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

About a week after the disaster in Crans-Montana, in which more than 40 people celebrating the New Year were killed, the government has declared a day of mourning; 37 countries and the European Union have been invited. This is what is expected to happen