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8:38am, 16th April, 2019

No sign of arson in Notre-Dame blaze as nation grieves for symbol

The fire that tore through Notre-Dame cathedral was probably caused by accident, French prosecutors said on Tuesday after firefighters doused the last flames in the ruins overnight and the nation grieved for the destruction of one of its symbols.

Notre-Dame blaze probably accidental, French prosecutors say

6:34am, 16th April, 2019

World

Notre-Dame blaze probably accidental, French prosecutors say

The fire that tore through Notre-Dame cathedral was probably caused by accident, French prosecutors said on Tuesday after firefighters doused the last flames in the ruins overnight.

Blaze devastates Notre-Dame; Paris firefighters fear for one bell tower

4:08pm, 15th April, 2019

World

Blaze devastates Notre-Dame; Paris firefighters fear for one bell tower

A massive fire consumed Notre-Dame Cathedral on Monday, destroying the roof of the historic Paris landmark in a roaring blaze as firefighters battled to prevent one of the main bell towers from collapsing.

Blaze tears through St. Louis museum of rare documents

2:00am, 27th March, 2019

US

Blaze tears through St. Louis museum of rare documents

A massive fire broke out in a museum of rare manuscripts in St. Louis, provoking fears over the fate of its priceless documents, officials and media said on Wednesday, although the extent of the losses was not immediately clear.

Petrochemical blaze near Houston extinguished, company says

6:19am, 20th March, 2019

US

Petrochemical blaze near Houston extinguished, company says

Firefighters on Wednesday extinguished a fire at a Mitsui & Co petrochemical storage site outside Houston that has been billowing acrid smoke for days, the company said.

Firefighters contain petrochemical blaze, Texas expands air monitoring

10:27pm, 19th March, 2019

US

Firefighters contain petrochemical blaze, Texas expands air monitoring

Firefighters late Tuesday contained a raging inferno at a Mitsui & Co petrochemical storage site outside of Houston that has been billowing acrid smoke for days as Texas officials and environmental groups raced to expand air monitoring.

Blaze in tower block in London's Canary Wharf area brought under control

10:08pm, 1st March, 2019

UK

Blaze in tower block in London's Canary Wharf area brought under control

About 60 firefighters and eight fire engines attended to a fire on top of a commercial tower block in London's Canary Wharf area, but there were no injuries and the fire was under control at 0158 GMT, London Fire Brigade said early on Saturday.

At least 70 killed in major Bangladesh blaze, toll likely to rise

6:42am, 21st February, 2019

World

At least 70 killed in major Bangladesh blaze, toll likely to rise

As many as 70 people died in a major fire that engulfed several buildings in a centuries-old neighborhood of the Bangladesh capital, a fire official said on Thursday, warning the toll could climb as fire fighters scour the rubble.

Firefighter killed battling largest blaze in California history

4:28am, 14th August, 2018

US

Firefighter killed battling largest blaze in California history

A firefighter has been killed battling the largest wildfire in Californian history that has been stoked by prime fire weather conditions as it has destroyed dozens of homes.

Greece to tear down illegal buildings after killer blaze

9:29am, 7th August, 2018

World

Greece to tear down illegal buildings after killer blaze

Greece will demolish thousands of illegal buildings in response to the death of dozens of people who were unable to escape a maze of poorly planned streets in the country's worst wildfire disaster.

Worker dies from injuries in west Texas pipeline blaze

6:08pm, 3rd August, 2018

US

Worker dies from injuries in west Texas pipeline blaze

One worker died after a fire and series of pipeline explosions two days ago in Midland County, Texas, officials said on Friday.

Firefighters gain on deadly California blaze, some evacuees to return

6:12pm, 1st August, 2018

US

Firefighters gain on deadly California blaze, some evacuees to return

More of the tens of thousands of Northern California residents who fled a deadly wildfire were awaiting permission to return to their homes on Wednesday as firefighters gained more control of the sixth most destructive blaze in state history.

Calmer winds bring hope in battle against deadly California blaze

4:16am, 31st July, 2018

US

Calmer winds bring hope in battle against deadly California blaze

Some 36,000 firefighters struggling against one of the most destructive wildfires in California history hoped calmer winds on Tuesday would allow them to make more progress carving buffers to contain the blaze.

Firefighters tackle blaze in London's West Hampstead flat

9:56pm, 25th July, 2018

UK

Firefighters tackle blaze in London's West Hampstead flat

A huge fire broke out on the top floor of a five-storey residential building in London's West Hampstead, the fire brigade said on Thursday.

Fast-spreading California blaze, one of dozens, prompts evacuations

1:54pm, 7th July, 2018

US

Fast-spreading California blaze, one of dozens, prompts evacuations

Santa Barbara County officials declared a local emergency on Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds and high temperatures tore through homes and forced 3,200 residents to evacuate.

Firefighters quell big blaze near London's Euston train station

7:15pm, 22nd June, 2018

UK

Firefighters quell big blaze near London's Euston train station

(Reuters) - A large fire in a pub near London's Euston train station was brought under control on Friday evening and there were no reports of casualties, the British capital's fire brigade said.

Over 100 firefighters called to blaze on roof of London Mandarin Oriental hotel

11:30am, 6th June, 2018

UK

Over 100 firefighters called to blaze on roof of London Mandarin Oriental hotel

LONDON (Reuters) - Twenty fire engines and 120 firefighters and officers have been called to a blaze on the roof of a hotel in Knightsbridge, central London, the London Fire Brigade said on Wednesday.