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A31 highway closed as vehicle fire spreads to New Forest heathland
A major fire originating from a vehicle has shut down the A31 in Hampshire after spreading into nearby New Forest heathland.
Suspected Fatal Vehicle Fire Claims 15 Lives in Niger State
At least 15 people are feared dead after a vehicle caught fire on the Enagi–Costain Duma Sharp Corner Road in Niger State on Saturday.
Boyle Heights residents plagued by stench from massive warehouse fire
Los Angeles residents in Boyle Heights are suffering through an unbearable odor and pest infestations caused by 85 million pounds of rotting food left behind after a massive warehouse fire.
Blaze destroys makeshift homes in Lagos
A morning fire in the Abule Oja area of Lagos destroyed several makeshift homes, though emergency responders prevented casualties and saved nearby buildings.
Fire Breaks Out at Abule-Oja Buildings in Lagos
A fire struck multiple buildings on Abdul Street in the Abule-Oja area of Lagos on Wednesday, causing widespread panic and prompting local residents to attempt emergency firefighting efforts.
Chad le Clos loses Cape Town home in fatal fire shortly after record-breaking Commonwealth performance
Shortly after becoming the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, swimmer Chad le Clos lost his Cape Town home in a fire that also claimed the life of an elderly neighbor.
Trackside fires disrupt rail services connecting London and Stansted Airport
A series of fires near the tracks in Hertfordshire has forced the suspension of rail services between London and Stansted Airport, with trains being cancelled or diverted.
Two Dozen Essex Firefighters Hospitalized Following Fertilizer Store Explosion
Twenty firefighters required hospital care after a fertilizer store explosion at an Essex farm, which officials described as a highly complex and challenging incident.
Emergency crews respond to major industrial fire in Essex
Emergency services are responding to a significant industrial fire in Essex after witnesses reported a loud explosion that shook buildings miles away.
Blaze destroys electronics department at Justrite Superstore in Lagos
A fire impacted the electronics section of the Justrite Superstore in Egbeda-Akowonjo, Lagos, on Thursday morning; no casualties occurred, and officials suspect a faulty solar inverter.