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Picture posted to X by Secretar?a de Seguridad P?blica de Sonora @SonoraSeguridad. Elementos de la Polic?a Estatal se encuentran brindando apoyo en el centro de Hermosillo, donde se registr? la explosi?n de una tienda. Se mantiene el per?metro de seguridad y se solicita a la poblaci?n evitar la zona para facilitar las labores de emergencia. State Police elements are providing support in downtown Hermosillo, where an explosion occurred at a store. The security perimeter is maintained, and the population is asked to avoid the area to facilitate emergency operations. https://x.com/SonoraSeguridad/status/1984752569449669079

At least 23 killed including children after supermarket explodes

World 2 days ago By Molly Lee

Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackled a house fire on Oxford Gardens in Notting Hill. Part of the first floor and the roof of a detached house converted into flats were damaged by fire, alongside half of the second floor and a mezzanine. There were no reports of any injuries. Station Commander Duncan Rees, who was at the scene, said: ?Crews worked hard to bring the fire under control in the early hours of this morning. ?One of the Brigade?s 32-metre turntable ladders was used as a water tower to tackle the flames from above. ?We asked the public to avoid the area where possible as we worked to bring the incident safely under control.? The Brigade's Control Officers took the first call to the fire at 0252 and mobilised crews from Wembley, Acton, Hammersmith, Kensington, Paddington and surrounding fire stations to the scene. The fire was under control by 0612. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Fire rips through Notting Hill home with 100 firefighters tackling blaze

UK 3 days ago By Frankie Lister-Fell

TAKEN FROM SOCIAL MEDIA BIDEFORD FIRE https://www.facebook.com/reel/1502663294390906

Four boys and a girl arrested for 'arson' after person dies in house fire

UK 5 days ago By Sarah Hooper

Aftermath of house fire on Henllys way that started on the evening of Saturday, October 18

Woman, 75, dies in Cwmbran house fire with teenage boy arrested for 'arson'

UK October 19, 2025 By Josh Milton

A dog watches as smoke rises from a lithium-ion battery that is about to catch fire in a house's living room before a fire erupts

Fire chief's home set ablaze after dog chews through lithium battery

US October 18, 2025 By Herbie Russell

Composite image of a passenger on board a plane looking at a fire in an overhead bin (left) and a passengers sat futher away from the fire cowering from the flames

Panic on board Air China flight as powerbank bursts into flames

World October 19, 2025 By Sarah Ping

Firefighters are tackling a fire in a commercial unit, located beneath a railway arch in #MileEnd. Use of the trainline has been suspended as crews respond, and services on @c2c_Rail will be heavily impacted.

Trains cancelled into London station moments before rush hour

UK October 16, 2025 By Sam Corbishley

'Several people injured' after explosion and fire at block of flats

World October 13, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Firefighters work to contain a large fire that broke out at the Chevron refinery, in El Segundo, California, U.S., October 2, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Massive fire erupts at oil refinery near Los Angeles

US October 3, 2025 By Sam Courtney-Guy

A car has burst into flames at Heathrow Airport's terminal 3 car park. https://x.com/m2odo/status/1973306227401593129

Fire at Heathrow Airport after vehicle bursts into flames in car park

UK October 1, 2025 By Katie Boyden

Fire 'like a volcanic eruption' breaks out in Swindon after 'loud explosion'

UK September 25, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Herve Louis Appert, pub landlord, who died following a fire in his Bedfordshire pub

First picture of 'lovely' landlord who perished in fiery police standoff

UK September 23, 2025 By George Hayes

Dated: 11/09/2025 Fire investigators and police at the office of Labour MP Sharon Hodgson, which has been hit by an overnight fire which is under investigation by the police. Flames could be seen last night at Vermont House in Concord, Washington, which houses the office for the Labour MP for Washington and Gateshead South. There is currently a significant police and Fire Brigade presence at the site as investigations take place. As well as extensive damage to the building, there is graffiti on the side of the building reading ?328 days blood on your hands." See story North News

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire rips through MP's offices

Politics September 12, 2025 By Sam Corbishley

Person taken to hospital after fire tears through top floor of flats in Battersea

UK September 11, 2025 By Josh Milton

Fire breaks out at BBC's former HQ Television Centre

Fire breaks out in former BBC building now filled with flats in west London

UK September 6, 2025 By Brooke Davies

Major Fire in Burnt Oak as 70 Firefighters Battle Blaze Across Terraced Homes UKNIP

Row of houses devastated by fire after flames spread through their roofs

UK August 26, 2025 By John Dunne

Helicopter fighting forest fire crashes into lake Picture: Simona Kitanovska / NX

Helicopter tackling forest fire crashes into lake while scooping water

World August 25, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

A forensic investigator in blue gear outside the restaurant, where there is police tape

Man's skin left 'peeling off' after 'arson attack' on east London restaurant

UK August 23, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Firefighters are tackling a major blaze at a building in West Avenue this evening (Sunday, 17 August 2025). Emergency services have urged nearby residents to keep all windows and doors shut due to large amounts of smoke drifting across the area. Firefighters battle large blaze in Clacton as residents evacuated Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called at 12.35am to reports of a building fully alight. Six stations, including Clacton, Dovercourt, Manningtree, Weeley, Colchester, Tiptree and Chelmsford, have been deployed to the scene. Residents living nearby have been evacuated, while others are being advised to keep windows and doors shut due to the large amount of smoke. Incident Commander Nick Singleton said: ???Crews have worked hard to surround the fire. We will be remaining here for a significant time during the day to make sure the fire is fully extinguished. Jackson Road, Penfold Road and Agate Road will be shut and experience disruption while our crews remain at the incident. Thank you to our emergency services colleagues who have helped us safely evacuate nearby residents.??? Police and ambulance teams are also assisting at the scene. The cause of the fire is not yet known, and an investigation will be launched once the site has been made safe. Motorists are urged to avoid West Avenue and surrounding roads until further notice.

Building completely destroyed after major fire tears through it in town centre

UK August 18, 2025 By Katie Boyden

Fire at Langdale Moor

Major incident declared after 5km wildfire nears RAF base in Yorkshire

UK August 13, 2025 By Luke Alsford