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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.

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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.

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Wildfire burns more than 5,500 hectares in Argentina’s Patagonia

A large wildfire has burned over 5,500 hectares in Argentina’s Patagonian province of Chubut.

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Firefighters pay tribute to victims of deadly Swiss ski resort fire

Firefighters who responded to the deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana were applauded as they visited a memorial to the victims.

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Switzerland

At least 40 killed in Swiss ski resort bar fire during New Year party

At least 40 people were killed and around 115 were injured when fire swept through a crowded Crans-Montana bar during New Year celebrations.

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Sumy region struck by Russian drones, building catches fire

Ukraine reports new Russian drone strikes in Sumy region as firefighters tackle fires and rescuers evacuate residents from a damaged building in Okhtyrka.

China

At least 128 killed in Hong Kong fire with scores still missing

At least 128 people died in a massive fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong. Authorities are investigating the cause, with 200 still unaccounted for.

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Fire in Japan burns 170 homes and forces mass evacuations

Firefighters in Oita, Japan, were battling an out-of-control fire Wednesday morning that has burned through a neighborhood.

Health news

Hospital crises lead to surge in ambulance births in Portugal

More than 30 babies were delivered in ambulances between January and mid-September, with the Setúbal Peninsula the most affected region.

Germany

Oktoberfest to reopen after bomb threat linked to explosion in Munich

German police had closed the Oktoberfest fairgrounds on Wednesday morning due to a bomb threat linked to a fire at a house in northern Munich.

World News

One person killed and 25 injured in Madrid explosion

The blast also damaged a cafe, a store and other properties according to authorities, killing at least one person and injuring 25.

Climate

Deadly wildfires in Spain and Portugal fuelled by climate change

Researchers warn that simultaneous fires across Europe are overwhelming firefighting resources.

Europe News

Unions warn of ‘low’ firefighter numbers as EU faces record wildfires

More than one million hectares burned in Europe in the summer of 2025. Despite the growing threat, unions warn that firefighter numbers remain 'woefully low', urging investment in staffing, prevention and civil protection.

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Fatal wildfire on Cyprus caused by 'discarded cigarette,' report finds

The fire in July near the coastal town of Limassol claimed the lives of two people, wrecked 700 structures and scorched more than 100 square kilometres of land.

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Fire at cold storage facility spreads to warehouse in Turkey’s Antalya

A major fire erupted in a cold storage facility in Antalya’s Serik district on Wednesday, spreading rapidly to a nearby warehouse and leaving two businesses damaged.

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Major warehouse fire in Hamburg’s port leaves six people injured

More than 21 hours after a huge warehouse fire broke out in the Port of Hamburg, 120 firefighters remained on site on Tuesday, battling flames and smouldering debris.