Fire - September 22, 2026

11 Killed in Fireworks Factory Blast in India

An explosion at an unauthorized fireworks factory in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, India, left 11 people dead and at least five others critically injured. According to the Hindustan Times, citing local

Home Minister Announces Increased Cash Rewards for Illegal Firearm Tips

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced on Saturday that monetary incentives have been enhanced for citizens supplying tips that result in the seizure of stolen and unlawful armaments, marking part of

Bangladesh Checks for Nationals Affected by Amur Gas Plant Fire in Russia

Bangladesh is communicating with Russian authorities through its Mission in Moscow to ascertain whether any Bangladeshi nationals were affected by a fire at the construction site of the Amur Gas

Kolkata Hotel Fire: Bodies of Six Bangladeshi Victims Repatriated

The bodies of six Bangladeshi nationals who lost their lives in a tragic hotel fire in Kolkata, West Bengal, are scheduled to be repatriated to Bangladesh on Saturday afternoon. Five of

Wildfires Approach Bordeaux, France; Situation Described as Critical

Severe wildfires have reached just 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the southwestern French city of Bordeaux. Thomas Cazenave, the city’s mayor, has warned that conditions could deteriorate further, and large-scale shelter

Devastating Wildfires Sweep France and Spain; Over 300,000 Displaced

Severe wildfires have rapidly spread across France and Spain, leaving firefighters struggling to control the blazes amid strong winds and intense heatwaves. The crisis has forced more than 300,000 people across

Trump Administration Concerned Over Wildfire Smoke Ahead of World Cup Final

The upcoming World Cup final between football powerhouses Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey this Sunday, July 19, has been clouded by growing concerns over smoke drifting

Trump Says Iran Ceasefire 'Over' after Fighting Flares

U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "over" Wednesday but left the door open to more talks, after fighting flared sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in

2 Killed in Fire at Al-Baraka Tower on Dhaka’s Elephant Road

A tragic fire at a high-rise building in the capital’s Katabon area on Elephant Road claimed the lives of two individuals early Saturday morning. The deceased have been identified as 24-year-old

Israel Halts Operations Under US Pressure; Ceasefire Takes Effect in Lebanon

Following a stern warning from the United States, Israel and Hezbollah have finally agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon. The truce between the two sides took effect on Friday (June

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