Fire

Fatalities reported after 'serious incident' triggers major fire at Canadian military base

The incident took place at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, about 210 km (130 miles) east of Edmonton, Carney posted on social media.

Grain elevators at a small town in rural Alberta, which is home to the majority of Albertans who, according to recent polling data, want to vote in favour of an upcoming non-binding referendum for Alberta to separate from Canada, in Mossleigh, Alberta, Canada, October 17, 2026.
People gather near a fire as plumes of black smoke rise, amid an anti-government protest by students, in Tirana, Albania, October 14, 2026.

Albanian Education Ministry set ablaze during anti-corruption student riot as protests spread

The fire in Beitar Illit that caused serious injury to a 10-year-old child, October 14, 2026.

Child, 10, killed after dumpster fire triggers explosion in Beitar Illit

Dogs and parrots rescued from a fire in Hadera, October 12, 2026.

Four dogs, two parrots rescued from Hadera house fire, Israel Fire and Rescue announces


France sends boats, orders evacuation of tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires continue to rage

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had requested help from the European Union as the country's battle against wildfires intensifies.

Firefighters respond to a wildfire in Lege-Cap-Ferret in the Gironde department amid worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 23, 2026.

Two arrested on suspicion of starting devastating Gilad Farm fire in Samaria

The fire damaged dozens of structures and vehicles and led to the injury of several people, including two firefighters.

Damage caused by a fire that broke out in the Israeli settlement of Havat Gilad in the West Bank, July 19, 2026.

NIS 5.6 million donated in single day to fire–ravaged Gilad Farm

Following the devastating fire in Gilad Farm that consumed homes and businesses, a crowdfunding campaign was launched and has raised over NIS 5.6 million so far.

Fire damage, Havat Gilad, July 19, 2026

Police probing reported price tag attack on Palestinian village, connection to Gilad Farm fire

Suspects set a vehicle on fire, graffitiing buildings, and damaging the door of a prayer building in the town, according to police. Ynet, however, reported that a mosque was set on fire.

JEWISH SETTLERS are seen at the unauthorized Beit Anot outpost in the Gush Etzion area of the West Bank after being informed of an expected evacuation, June 1, 2026.

Fire near railway tracks contained after disrupting train service across central, southern Israel

Firefighters are working with Israel Railways to contain the fire and protect the track's infrastructure.

Firefighter works to extinguish the flames after a wildfire broke out in Samaria on July 18.

Residents evacuated in Jezreel Valley as fire spreads in West Bank, ignites firefighting truck

Two wildfires, one in Samaria and one in the Jezreel Valley, burned 13 homes, damaged vehicles, and forced evacuations as strong winds drove the flames into a residential area.

Fires in the West Bank and northern Israel cause residents to evacuate as houses burn.

Why is Canada's wildfire smoke blanketing parts of North America? - explainer

Canada currently has more active wildfires than it did at the same stage in either of the past two years, while the area burned so far this year exceeds the 10-year average.

A woman walks on an overpass as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario, combined with an intense heat wave, fills the sky, prompting health warnings and calls for residents to limit outdoor activity in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 15, 2026.

Eleven people killed in orphanage fire in suburb of Algerian capital

Eleven people were killed and 19 injured in the fire as emergency teams work to evacuate victims amidst a heatwave in Algeria.

Illustrative: Firetrucks are pictured as firefighters attempt to extinguish a blaze at Chrea National Park, in the south of Algeria's Blida province, on August 27, 2025.

Death toll in Bangkok pub fire rises to 32 with dozens still in hospital, officials say

Authorities believe the fire was caused by a short circuit in a ceiling-mounted air conditioner, which ignited flammable material decorating the pub's live music stage.

Aftermath of a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok.

Police arrest crime boss Yossi Musli in connection with Japanika restaurant attacks

A preliminary investigation by the police suggested that the incident is criminal in nature, the latest in an ongoing string of attacks stemming from a dispute between criminals.

Japanika storefront.