Fire

Three dead after helicopter crash in Los Angeles, fire department says

The NTSB and FAA will handle the investigation, the fire department said.

The NTSB and FAA will handle the investigation of a helicopter has crashed in Los Angeles that have left at least three people dead, September 16, 2026. (Illustrative)
The ruins of a fire at a school and neighboring settlement in the area controlled by Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, September 10, 2026.

Deadly school fire in Congo's Bukavu kills at least 17, including children

People stand aboard MV June Aster as flames and smoke rise after a fire broke out on the ferry, off the coast of Palawan, Philippines.

Massive Philippine search underway after fatal ferry blaze leaves dozens missing, five dead

Sara Netanyahu, Wife of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing at the Magistrate Court in Jerusalem, asking the court for a restraining order against activist Nava Rozolyo, March 25, 2025.

Bin fire defendant demands apology from Sara Netanyahu, threatens to sue


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.

WATCH: Firefighters battle blaze at Ashdod high-rise commercial building

No injuries have been reported, the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority stated, noting that an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire.

Firefighters battle blaze in Ashdod high rise building, July 13, 2026.

'No orders given' to those in path of Spain's wildfire says son of victim, disputing official claim

No officials told the group that the fire was heading their way or that it would be safer for them to stay at home than flee, Verdonckt said.

A house damaged by fire from a wildfire that killed at least 12 people, is seen in Almocaizar, Almeria Province, on July 12, 2026.