Fires
24 of the 40 killed in the Swiss fire have been identified; 16 in the last few hours
In a statement, the police have indicated that the bodies of people killed in the incident at the Le Constellation bar have been handed over to their families after being identified.
Criminal investigation opened against the owners of the bar that burned in Switzerland on New Year's Eve
The couple are charged with "manslaughter, bodily injury and arson resulting from negligence", as reported by the Canton de Valais Police, but both are subject to the presumption of innocence pending conviction.
A flare, the main cause of a fire in a Swiss bar on New Year's Day
For the time being, it is not clear how many people were in the premises, but several witnesses have pointed out that by the time the fire occurred, some bottles of xanpain were on, and they have lamented that the only entrance was very narrow.
Three people die in a house fire in Madrid
Two of the victims have died from smoke inhalation and the third from burns.
At least 40 dead and 115 injured, most seriously, in a fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans Montana
The violent fire broke out at 1:30 a.m. at the New Year's Eve party at the "Le Constellation" bar. The authorities do not want to speculate on the cause of the fire, but they completely reject the hypothesis of the attack. Bi witnesses have explained that the fire originated from flares that came too close to the wooden roof and spread "very quickly."
A fire burns down a historic church in Amsterdam on New Year's Eve
The historic church of Vondelkerk in Amsterdam, the building of the late 19th century , was completely destroyed last night by a fire that forced the eviction of nearby homes and, fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
This New Year's Eve, there have been 22 fires in Bizkaia, 13 of them in containers
Bizkaia firefighters warn of accidents caused by misuse of pyrotechnics and give instructions for their use
The firefighters have explained that pyrotechnic products pose an inherent risk, both because of the substances they use and because of the way they are used ", and have recalled that every year they carry out various interventions due to their inappropriate use, especially on New Year's and New Year's days.
A-1 will remain closed to traffic in Iruraiz-Gauna in the Irun sense for several days after a truck caught fire
The fire caused damage to the asphalt, which must be repaired. Traffic is being diverted along the A-3100 road until it enters the highway shortly before reaching Salvatierra.
At least 25 people have died in a discotheque fire in India
Goa happened in a state tourist area in Arpora. Police are investigating what happened.
There's been a big fire at the old slaughterhouse in Zorroza
The fire has been taken under control from outside, but firefighters are still working.
128 people have already died in the Hong Kong fire, while some 200 remain missing
The fire originated in a house last Wednesday. The firefighters have reported that the fire alarms did not work properly. So far, the authorities have arrested five people suspected of being responsible for the tragedy.
The fire that forced the eviction of four buildings in Pamplona is under control
The fire that broke out on Wednesday in a bazaar in the Rochapea district of Pamplona forced the eviction of four buildings. The firefighters continue to assess the state of the homes in the area to determine whether the residents can return to the site.
A man has been injured in a fire in an abandoned pavilion in Lasarte
The fire broke out at 04:30 in an abandoned pavilion on Mayor Lasarte Street, where one person was seriously injured, especially in his hands and arms, and was taken to Cruces Hospital.
A man has been seriously injured in a fire in an abandoned pavilion in Lasarte
A man was seriously injured this Thursday in a fire in an abandoned pavilion in Lasarte-Oria, according to the Basque Government's Department of Security.
Residents evicted as a result of the Pamplona fire will return to their homes throughout the day
The firefighters continue to work on the hot spots inside the premises, but the evolution of the fire has made it possible to reduce the fenced area and open part of the pedestrian access, the Pamplona Municipal Police has indicated that the return of the neighbours will depend on the technical assessment of each portal.
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At least 44 dead and 279 missing in the worst fire in Hong Kong in 30 years
The disaster began on Wednesday afternoon and has destroyed seven of the eight 31-storey blocks that make up the Wang Fuk Court area of Tai Po district. It has been the worst fire in Hong Kong over the past three decades. The fire started in one of the eight blocks and spread very rapidly. It was fueled by bamboo scaffolding, covered with safety meshes, waterproof tarps and expansionist polystyrene plates.
A fire broke out in a shop in the Rochapea district of Pamplona
A major fire in an urbanization in Hong Kong has caused at least four deaths
A major fire broke out in an urbanization in the Tai Po district in northern Hong Kong. Flames quickly spread because of the bamboo scaffolding placed on a block. Police do not rule out more people trapped in three burning buildings.