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Missile debris ignites pesticide plant fire in southern Israel

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Bus fire in Switzerland leaves at least 6 dead, 4 injured

Police say several people are dead and several others injured after a postal bus caught fire in a town west of the Swiss capital.

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Fire near Glasgow Central station causes major travel disruption

A fire at a vape shop near Glasgow Central railway station forced the closure of Scotland’s busiest station, causing travel disruption across several rail routes.

France

After Swiss Alps bar fire, France’s nightlife comes under scrutiny

Since the deadly fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, French authorities have stepped up inspections of bars and nightlife venues. Euronews spoke to venue managers to see how they are adapting.

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Iran: Tehran market blaze sends huge smoke plumes over city traffic

Iran saw a major fire break out on Tuesday at the Jannat bazaar in western Tehran, sending thick black smoke across a busy road and visible from several parts of the city.

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Switzerland

Death toll from New Year's eve fire in Switzerland rises to 41

The blaze, likely from sparklers igniting foam, killed 41 and injured 116, mostly teenagers.

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Major fire at Courchevel's Grandes Alpes hotel, hundreds evacuated

A major fire at the Grandes Alpes hotel in Courchevel led to the evacuation of nearly 300 people. Over 100 firefighters are battling the blaze, with four suffering minor injuries.

France

Fire breaks out at luxury hotel in French ski resort Courchevel

A fire at the five-star hotel Les Grandes Alpes in the French ski resort town forced the evacuation of 270 people. Four firefighters sustained minor injuries.

Greece

At least four people dead in fire at Greek biscuit factory

According to the fire brigade, a powerful explosion preceded the fire and most of the factory building has collapsed.

Europe News

Italy recalls Swiss ambassador over bar fire suspect release

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the release of the co-owner of a Swiss bar where a fire on New Year's Day killed 40 people, six of whom were Italian citizens.

Travel News

These European airlines just changed their power bank rules

Lufthansa Group joins carriers such as Emirates and Qantas in stopping the use of power banks in flight.

Pakistan

Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 23, officials say

On Sunday night, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said families had reported about 46 people missing, prompting authorities to launch a search operation.

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Netherlands: Gas leak causes explosion and fire in central Utrecht

Gas leak explosion in Utrecht's historic centre injures four, damages buildings, and displaces 100 residents. Mayor says return may be delayed due to debris.

Netherlands

Explosion in the Netherlands injures at least four and causes damage

Officials called on the local population to stay away from the area, as emergency services rushed to the scene.

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Explosion and fire in Utrecht cause building collapses and injuries

A large blast in Utrecht caused several buildings to collapse, injuring at least four people. Emergency services are still searching for potential victims.

Switzerland

Swiss court orders pretrial detention for bar manager over fatal fire

Swiss authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the owners, who are suspected of involuntary homicide, involuntary bodily harm and involuntarily causing a fire.

World News

Service door in Swiss bar fire was locked from the inside, owner says

The charges against the bar owner, Jacques Moretti, could be complicated if the public prosecutor concludes that he is partly to blame for the door being locked. Moretti says he does not know why the fire exit door was locked.