Firefighters
Heavy showers bring relief to fire-ravaged Oregon as death toll rises in California
The blazes, described as ‘unprecedented’ in scope and ferocity, have largely incinerated several small towns, along with thousands of homes
Major fire engulfs commercial building; no casualty
At least 12 fire engines and 11 jumbo water tankers are engaged in extinguishing the inferno, the official said.
500 firefighters to battle blaze in French forest
No buildings have been destroyed or people injured, but warned that the wind strength was forecast to strengthen during the day.
700 firefighters tackle wildfires as heatwave in Europe breaks records
More than 700 firefighters and 10 aircraft were mobilised to tackle the fires in the Gard.
A Monumental loss
A massive fire destroyed large parts of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral on Monday evening.
Technology playing an increasing role in wildfire fights
Firefighters count on accurate data from satellites and heat-sensing instruments to chart the size, location and direction of a fire.
3 killed in explosion in Nothern Germany row house
Investigators were still trying to determine cause of explosion, which destroyed most of the home.
Ecstasy may relieve the agony of PTSD: study
\A month after their second dose, 86 percent of the 75 mg group no longer met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD, said the study authors.
4 killed in Leicester explosion, cause yet to be Determined: UK Police
The cause of the blast on Sunday evening has yet to be determined but police say the incident is not being linked to terrorism.
California wildfire: Firefighters struggle as they stop 6 large fires from spreading
More than 5,700 firefighters from across California worked to stop the spread of six large wildfires that erupted since Monday.