Fire

Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi

The area consumed by the fires reached 1,373 hectares (3,393 acres) as of early Sunday morning, up 7% from a day earlier.

 A helicopter conducts firefighting operations as wildfires continue in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, April 26, 2026.
File Photo: A Sothebys employee handles a copy of William Shakespeare, The First Folio 1623  in London, England, July 7, 2006.

British professor uncovers location of Shakespeare’s London home using previously unknown documents

FILE PHOTO:  A man watches as smoke rises from a fire caused by a gas pipeline leak in Puchong, Selangor on April 1, 2025. A massive fire forced people from their homes during Eid celebrations as it towered over residential districts on April 1 near the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.

Fire destroys 200 homes in Sabah village, displacing hundreds amid strong winds

A general view of the excavation of Gesher B'not Ya‘acov Acheulian site, April 14, 2026.

Ancient charcoal found in northern Israel sheds new light on how early humans lived - study


40 years later: Israeli fireplace brand expands its operations

Alongside its expansion into international markets, the company is opening a new showroom showcasing its range of fireplaces and architectural solutions.

Fireplace, design by Hillel Architecture.

Iranian drone attack sparks fire at Shuwaikh Oil Complex in Kuwait

The drone attack caused a fire at the Shuwaikh Oil Sector Complex, but no injuries were reported.

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation headquarters, illustrative.

Iranian drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh more destructive than initially revealed - report

A recent Iranian drone strike on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia caused more damage than initially reported, potentially putting hundreds at risk, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

A general view of Riyadh city during the early hour of evening at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025.

Four Hatzola ambulances destroyed in London, Iran-aligned group claims responsibility

Surveillance footage shared on social media appears to show several hooded or masked men pouring gasoline on the vehicles before fleeing the scenes.

An aerial view as fire services continue to monitor the scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

Czechs investigate fire after reports of anti-Israel group claiming responsibility

"Based on what we know so far, it is likely the incident may be related to a terrorist attack," Czech Interior Minister Lubomir Metnar said.

Police officers and a firefighters stand in front of a burned production hall at an industrial area in Pardubice, Czech Republic, March 20, 2026.

Iran issues evacuation notice to residents of Ras al-Khaimah in UAE

Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE all confirmed Iranian attacks on Thursday night and Friday morning.

Iranians wave flags, hold posters of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, at a funeral for Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani, in Tehran, March 18, 2026; illustrative.

Israel Police arrest three people involved in Palestinian village attack were one person died

"According to reports, as a result of the incident, several people involved were injured, who were evacuated by the Red Crescent, and one of them was later pronounced dead," the police said.

Aftermath of the fire at a synagogue in Ramle on March 14, 2026.

Seventeen hospitalized after fires break out in two bomb shelters in central Israel

The municipality said that at this stage, 16 families had been evacuated from the building to a nearby school, where they would receive initial assistance from municipal teams.

Fire and Rescue services evacuate a bomb shelter in central Israel, where a fire broke out, Marfch 9, 2026.

Amazon's cloud unit reports fire after objects hit UAE data center

Amazon's AWS temporarily shut down its data center in the UAE after objects struck the facility, triggering sparks and a fire. The incident comes amid Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf.

D printed clouds and figurines are seen in front of the AWS (Amazon Web Service) cloud service logo in this illustration taken February 8, 2022.

Fire breaks out in shoe factory southeast of Tehran

Three out of the five factory warehouses were seen engulfed in flames.

Fire breaks out in shoe factory southeast of Tehran, February 27, 2026