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Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says

A report on a deadly building fire in South Africa that killed 76 people blames city authorities for neglecting safety concerns at the building for years prior.

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2 bodies found in 'human-dug cave' in Los Angeles: officials

Two bodies were found inside a "human-dug cave" in Los Angeles, California, Sunday morning. A "white powder substance" was also found inside the excavation.

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Captain gets 4 years for negligence in California dive boat fire that killed 34

Jerry Boylan, the captain of a scuba dive boat that caught fire off Santa Cruz Island in California in 2019, killing 34 people, has been sentenced to four years in prison.

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Fiery Connecticut I-95 tanker crash shuts down portion of major highway for second time in just over a year

A busy section of interstate in the southwestern part of Connecticut will be closed for an “extended period of time" after a tanker carrying gasoline crashed and burst into flames on Thursday morning, officials said.

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Fire severely damages LA County fire station

Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 164 in Huntington Park, California, has reportedly sustained severe damage from a Wednesday morning fire.

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Greece bolsters firefighting arsenal to cope with country's growing heat risk

Greece is bracing for an intense wildfire season as temperatures rise and fires start earlier each year by doubling the number of firefighters in specialized units.

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Pastor Greg Laurie to deliver faith-filled inspirational message at 'Hope for Lahaina' event

Pastor Greg Laurie and "American Idol" alum Danny Gokey are set to deliver a message of faith and inspiration at the "Hope for Lahaina" event on Sunday, with music by Leeland.

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Freight train carrying gasoline, propane derails near Arizona-New Mexico line amid aftermath of severe weather

A freight train carrying gasoline and propane derailed and caught fire Friday near the Arizona-New Mexico state line prompting an immediately shutdown of the busy interstate.

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Michigan man caught after attempting to flee US to Hong Kong after fatal building explosion, fire: police

Noor Noel Kestou, 31, attempted to flee the U.S. after the fatal explosion at his vape and smoke business, Goo Smoke Shop/Select Distributors, on March 4.

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10 confirmed dead after fire at Brazilian hotel, authorities say

A fire started in a small hotel in Porto Alegre, Brazil, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 people. The hotel was known to provide affordable housing.

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WATCH: Massive fire breaks out on historic Southern California pier

A fire was raging at the end of the historic Oceanside Pier in San Diego's North County Thursday afternoon with flames visible for miles.

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Out-of-Control Wildfires Return to Canada, Forcing Evacuations

Canada’s 2024 wildfire season has kicked into high gear with over 120 wildfires in the drought-stricken British Columbia and Alberta regions.

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6 dead, 20 injured after explosion causes restaurant and hotel fire in eastern India

A fire tore through a restaurant and hotel complex on Thursday in eastern India, killing at least six people and injuring 20 others, fire officials said.

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Department of Bad Ideas: Flamethrowing Robot Dog Can Torch Anything in Its Path

In a bizarre twist that seems straight out of a dystopian sci-fi movie, U.S. residents can now legally purchase a flame-throwing robot dog named Thermonator for just under $10,000.

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Nolte: Wildfire Survivors Still in Tents 8 Months Later in Dem-Run Hawaii

Eight months after those terrible Maui wildfires claimed more than 100 lives, some survivors are still living in tents.

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As Hawaiians struggle to find affordable housing after Lahaina wildfire, lawmakers reconsider vacation rentals

Hawaii lawmakers seek to balance demands of citizens who are struggling to find affordable housing and the interests of short-term rental owners and the tourism industry.

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Good Samaritans pull driver from car engulfed in flames after crash on I-94 in Minnesota

A driver trapped inside a burning car that caught fire after crashing into a light pole on I-94 near St. Paul, Minnesota, was rescued by good Samaritans.

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Man who set himself on fire near NYC courthouse holding Trump trial pronounced dead

The Florida man who set himself on fire outside the New York City courthouse where former President Trump's criminal trial was being held has died.

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Connecticut housefire kills 3, including baby; foul play suspected

Police are investigating the cause of a Wallingford, Connecticut, housefire that left three people dead, including an eight-month-old baby.

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1 dead after fire under Atlantic City pier near homeless encampment

A man identified as 67-year-old Bruce Elder was reported dead Friday after a fire under an Atlantic City, New Jersey, pier near a homeless encampment.

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Investigation launched into cause of school bus fire on NJ's Garden State Parkway

Authorities are investigating what caused a large school bus fire to erupt on the Garden State Parkway in Cape May County, New Jersey, while 10 students were aboard.

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Fire in truck carrying lithium ion batteries triggers 3-hour evacuation in Ohio

Part of Columbus, Ohio, was evacuated for several hours Thursday after a fire aboard a truck carrying lithium ion batteries posed a dangerous situation.

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Driver dead after fiery crash into Chicago-area toll plaza

A motorist was killed Thursday after plowing into the Barrington Road Toll Plaza on a Cook County stretch of Interstate 90, according to police.

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Students, driver escape moments before NJ school bus bursts into flames on highway

A bus driver and all 10 students aboard a school bus that burst into flames on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey escaped the fire without injuries.

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Maui fire reports: Key takeaways from the deadliest US wildfire in over a century

Key takeaways from the reports on the 2023 Hawaii wildfires show that communication broke down, escape routes became blocked, and the fire departments were stretched too thin.

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Brave Pennsylvania hero pulls neighbors from burning building in Minersville: video

A brave Pennsylvania man rushed to his neighbors' rescue and climbed a burning building to pull a resident out of an attic window during a three-alarm fire in Minersville.

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Maui Fire Department releases report explaining unique challenges of the historic wildfires

Maui's fire department its assessment of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century, to be followed by another shortly. The report details what occurred during the August 2023 blaze.

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Iconic spire atop 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Denmark collapses in fire

Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange caught fire, bringing down its well-known spire. Many valuables from within were saved when pedestrians stopped to lend a hand.

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Maui fire after-action report to identify strengths, weaknesses in response to deadly Hawaii wildfires

After the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in over a century killed 101 people in Hawaii, the Maui Fire Department is expected to release a report analyzing their response.

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As fire engulfs roof of house, brave 6-year-old rushes in to awaken mom and siblings

A young girl in the U.K. is being hailed a hero after she rushed into her own burning house to alert her mom and two younger siblings to the blaze; they'd been napping on the sofa.

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Swimming, surfing in waters near Hawaii wildfire site is safe, officials say

Hawaii's Department of Health announced Thursday that coastal waters off wildfire-ravaged Lahaina are safe for surfers and swimmers to use.

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Wisconsin teen sentenced after triggering bonfire explosion that injured 17

Wisconsin 18-year old, Sam Armstrong, who caused an explosion at a backyard bonfire that burned at least 17 people, was sentenced to a year in jail and five years of probation.

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Suspect in Bernie Sanders office fire has troubling legal past: prosecutors

Shant Michael Soghomonian, who is suspected of deliberately starting a fire outside Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' office, reportedly has a long history of police encounters.

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Owner of NYC home that went up in flames says he can't get rid of squatters who 'have more rights' than him

A New York City man whose home he purchased for $1.1 million in 2017 says he cannot get rid of squatters, even after the home went up in flames late last year.

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11-year-old Georgia girl dies saving dog from house fire, uncle says

An 11-year-old girl in Georgia was killed in a house fire while trying to save her dog, reports say. Investigators are expected to release a cause of the fire Monday.

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2 Oklahoma firefighters injured while battling 5,200-acre weekend wildfire

Two volunteer firefighters are being treated for burn wounds they sustained while battling a weekend wildfire in Woodward County, Oklahoma.

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Man arrested after allegedly setting Bernie Sanders' office on fire

CA man Shant Soghomonian was arrested on April 7, 2024, for setting a fire outside Sen. Bernie Sanders' Vermont office, but his motive is still unclear.

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WWE star Cody Rhodes has scare before WrestleMania 40 kicks off

WWE star Cody Rhodes revealed Friday his tour bus caught fire in the wee hours of the morning. He wrote on social media that everyone was OK.