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Three family members killed in blaze with cause unknown

Three family members killed in blaze with cause unknown

A house fire has claimed the lives of a father, mother and son whose bodies were found in a granny flat at the rear of an outer suburban property.

Heatwave threatens to reignite France’s mega-fire

Heatwave threatens to reignite France’s mega-fire

Heatwave threatens to reignite France’s mega-fire

Heatwave threatens to reignite France’s mega-fire

Firefighters have made headway against a major blaze west of Bordeaux, but rising temperatures mean the danger of France's biggest wildfire is yet to pass.

France, Spain race to tame blazes as new heatwave looms

France, Spain race to tame blazes as new heatwave looms

France, Spain race to tame blazes as new heatwave looms

France, Spain race to tame blazes as new heatwave looms

Crews fighting massive blazes in France and Spain are making the most of the favourable weather before another round of scorching heat rolls across Europe.

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Macron visits fire zone, 'to win this battle together'

Macron visits fire zone, 'to win this battle together'

French authorities say a monster wildfire in the country's southwest has stopped growing, a glimmer of hope since the inferno forced 220,000 people to flee.

France, Spain struggle to contain massive wildfires

France, Spain struggle to contain massive wildfires

About 220,000 people have been evacuated in France, while ‌in neighbouring Spain more than 75,000 people have been told to leave their homes due to wildfires.

Suburbs around French city evacuated as wildfires rage

Suburbs around French city evacuated as wildfires rage

Authorities evacuated thousands of people from suburbs near Bordeaux ‌as wildfires in areas around the French city showed ‌no signs of abating.

Fires spark emergency in Spain, evacuations in France

Fires spark emergency in Spain, evacuations in France

Tens of thousands of people have fled a wildfire in southern France while Spain has declared its first national fire emergency as extreme heat scorches Europe.

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'Didn't deserve that': wife mourned after fatal fire

'Didn't deserve that': wife mourned after fatal fire

'Didn't deserve that': wife mourned after fatal fire

'Didn't deserve that': wife mourned after fatal fire

A husband has tearfully recalled the moment he realised his wife remained in a house fire that ultimately took her life.

Woman dies from injuries after escaping apartment fire

Woman dies from injuries after escaping apartment fire

Woman dies from injuries after escaping apartment fire

Woman dies from injuries after escaping apartment fire

Two women have fled an apartment fire that forced neighbours to evacuate before one of the escapees later succumbed to serious burns at hospital.

Band playing when Thai bar caught fire mourns members

Band playing when Thai bar caught fire mourns members

Band playing when Thai bar caught fire mourns members

Band playing when Thai bar caught fire mourns members

A fire at a Bangkok music bar has claimed the lives of 32 people, including four members of the bar's band.

Death toll climbing in horror Thai pub inferno

Death toll climbing in horror Thai pub inferno

Death toll climbing in horror Thai pub inferno

Death toll climbing in horror Thai pub inferno

Two more people injured in a huge fire at a crowded Bangkok bar have died, as Thai police investigate whether negligence played a factor in the horrific blaze.

Investigators probe Bangkok fire that killed 30

Investigators probe Bangkok fire that killed 30

Investigators probe Bangkok fire that killed 30

Investigators probe Bangkok fire that killed 30

A Thailand mourns the 30 people killed in a fire at a music bar in Bangkok, authorities have begun their investigation into the tragedy.

Bangkok pub fire kills 27 people, 22 critically injured

Bangkok pub fire kills 27 people, 22 critically injured

Bangkok pub fire kills 27 people, 22 critically injured

Bangkok pub fire kills 27 people, 22 critically injured

A blazing inferno that ‌engulfed a pub in the Thai capital of Bangkok has killed at least 27 people, while many others are fighting for life.

Fierce wildfires in Spain kill 11, leave 23 missing

Fierce wildfires in Spain kill 11, leave 23 missing

Fierce wildfires in Spain kill 11, leave 23 missing

Fierce wildfires in Spain kill 11, leave 23 missing

A wildfire has roared through a community in Spain's south, killing at least 12 people as victims tried to flee the flames in cars and on foot, authorities say.

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Twelve killed in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

A dozen people have died while trying to flee a major fire in southern Spain, as crews battle the out-of-control blaze and search for 23 people missing.

Shoe factory fire in southeast China kills 28: reports

A fire that broke out at a shoe factory in the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian has killed at least 28 people, media reports say.

Tobacco wars flare in city after ram-raid, fires

Tobacco wars in an Australian capital have reignited after criminals rammed a tobacco shop and set it alight.

Family tribute for grandfather after fatal house fire

An 84 -year-old grandfather has succumbed to his injuries after being badly burned trying to rescue a resident, becoming a house fire's second victim.

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Balcony escape, neighbour rescue from deadly house fire

Two men have been critically injured trying to rescue a resident from a burning bedroom while two others jumped for their lives from a balcony.

Chemical company charged over blaze that gutted factory

A chemical manufacturer allegedly failed to maintain appropriate workplace conditions before a massive fire engulfed its factory, causing residents to shelter.

Three firefighters killed as fires rage in western US

Three firefighters have been killed as strong winds and dry conditions fuel flames and force evacuations across the western US as wildfires intensify.

Sweet relief: emergency worker fighting fire with honey

It's a peaceful feeling to have 60,000 little lives in your hands, according to a firie who has turned to beekeeping to find calm and launch a new venture.

Third person charged over synagogue firebombing

Counter-terrorism police say they have charged a third man in relation to the firebombing of a synagogue that caused worldwide outrage.

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies in eastern states are alert to what could be an early start to the season as long range forecasts point to warmer and drier conditions than usual.

Call for electrical-check boost after boy's fire death

Electrical arcing in a home's roof space sparked a fire that killed a three-year-old boy, prompting a coroner to urge better public housing wiring checks.

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