Woodbury Commons Fire: 20 Acres Destroyed

Woodbury Commons, a common land in East Devon, UK that is popular for hiking and mountain biking, was "severely damaged" by a fire with blazing fronts 400 meters long that occurred on Saturday, June 27. The Woodbury Commons fire burned 20 acres of land that contained gorse,...

SL Military shoots dead 2 detainees in Vavuniya internment camp

Sri Lanka Army shot at detainees today at the detention camp when they were making way through the barbed wire fence to meet their relatives in the otherside,  killing two of them.  The identities of the...

B.C. wildfire spreads to 6,000 hectares, evacuates homes

The British Columbia wildfires have now spread to 6,000 hectares, and three more communities have been ordered to evacuate due to the aggressive blaze. The fire is heading east to Liza, Marshall and Carol Lakes,...

Another Scary Incident Caused Panic at Day Care Center in Mexico

Intervention of Fire Department and Rescue teams at Children' Education and Development Center was originated by a person who was electrocuted by accident causing a short circuit."La movilización de...

Burn Victims of Mexican Day Care to be Treated in California

UPDATE:The death toll now stands at 41, and at least a dozen more of the children are in grave condition.The Shriners Hospital is now treating two toddlers, both are listed in critical condition and will "require...

Scene at ABC day care chilling, Calderon orders investigation

The scene at the ABC day care center in Mexico is being described as "chilling". The deadly fire at the Mexico day-care center has claimed the lives of thirty-eight children so far, and Mexico's President Felipe...

Deadly fire at Mexico day care center claims lives of 29 children

A deadly fire at a Mexico day care center has claimed the lives of 29 children and injured several others. " The victims were from 1 to 5 years old, said Jose Larrinaga, the spokesman. The fire appeared to have...

Wildfire evacuates northern British Columbia and lower Alaska

A huge wildfire is blazing in northern British Columbia and lower Alaska and has forced many to evacuate their homes, and has also closed the Alaska Highway. Firefighters are working hard to contain the blaze,...

Plane catches fire at Memphis International airport

A plane caught fire earlier today at Memphis International Airport.The plane has now been given the 'all-clear' after emergency crews were called to the gate. "A plane is on fire at Gate B-15 at Memphis International Airport. No word on what kind of plane at this point." It...

Grandview topless coffee shop in Maine burned by arsonist

The famous Grandview topless Coffee Shop in Maine has been burnt to the ground by an arsonist.  At about 1am this morning flames could be seen coming from the coffee shop and lasted for about five hours. It was a three alarm blaze. Fire Chief Eric Rowe said:""There is...

Alaska wildfire grows to more than 21,000 acres: threatens homes

An Alaskan wildfire has now grown to 21,760 acres in size, and is currently threatening over two dozen homes in the area.  Over 170 firefighters are currently battling the blaze, which is about 225 miles northwest of Anchorage. Two other wildfires are also burning in the...

Simon Everitt's killers found guilty in Severance re-enactment

Simon Everitt was only 17 when three people tied him to a tree, poured gas down his throat, and set him on fire, all in a re-enactment of a horrr movie scene from 'Severance'. Today, the three people responsible were found guilty and awaiting sentencing. Maria Chandler, 40,...

Massive Explosion in Lamesa, Texas - Caught on Video

The raw video of a massive exlosion in Lamesa, Texas is making the rounds this weekend. On Thursday night, a bolt of lightning hit and ignited an oil tank.  Firefighters were fighting the blaze for about two...

11 Fire Engines lost in a fire at National Fire Service College

National Fire Service College has lost 11 fire engines worth £1.3m in a fire at Gloucestershire. The engines costs £116,000 each and were store alongside diesel and hydraulic oil. 58 firefighters were sent to the fire with crews from other counties assisting the...

Long Beach New York Fire destroys 9 stores on the strip

A fire started in Long Beach, New York, just after 3am this morning and nine stores along the strip were destroyed and one firefighter was injured. The fire started in an investment firm and quickly spread to eight other commercial buildings, including a restaurant, and a...

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