FIRE
Coverage of FIRE in the Nexus archive.
- Fire erupts inside 2-story commercial building on Fort Lauderdale Beach
A fire broke out in a two-story commercial building on Fort Lauderdale Beach, prompting a rapid response from firefighters who extinguished it within 40 minutes. The blaze, which originated in a storage void between the first and second floors, caused no injuries but remains under investigation for its cause.
- Overstored pool chemicals and corroded sprinklers led to Georgia chemical plant fire, report says
A report found that over twice the planned amount of swimming pool chemicals were improperly stored at a Georgia chemical plant, contributing to a 2024 fire. Corroded sprinklers further exacerbated the incident.
- Boston Bar, B.C., residents ordered to 'leave now' due to new, fast-moving fire
Residents of Boston Bar, B.C., have been ordered to evacuate immediately due to a new fire south of the community. The Fraser Valley Regional District issued the urgent directive as the fire is moving rapidly.
- Helix Apartments residents still searching for missing pets after fire
Residents of Helix Apartments are still searching for missing pets following a fire that occurred last week. Rescue efforts are ongoing to recover any pets remaining in the complex.
- Surviving the flames: Cats found alive in gutted St. Louis Park apartments following fire
A fire at St. Louis Park's Helix Apartments destroyed 90 units, prompting burglary reports and a search for lost pets. Two cats were found alive inside a day after the fire using a drone, with community members placing traps and food to help surviving animals emerge.
- Disabled Bloomington woman's wheelchair van destroyed by fire, strangers step in to help
A fire destroyed a wheelchair-accessible van, making mobility difficult for a Bloomington woman and her caretaker. Strangers provided assistance after the incident.
- Crews get apartment fire under control in Weston; no injuries reported
Firefighters in Weston controlled a fire at an apartment building's AC unit on Lakeview Drive, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.
- Investigators find cause of fire at Capital Combat Zone
Investigators have identified the cause of a fire at Capital Combat Zone in Brunswick. The article does not provide additional details about the cause or the circumstances of the fire.
- Three people without a home after fire in Petersburg
Three people are without a home following a fire in Petersburg. The incident occurred on Monday, leaving the individuals displaced.
- Fire destroys 17 shops in Lagos market
A fire destroyed 17 shops in a Lagos market on Tuesday at 1:10 a.m., as reported by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). The incident was first reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Schenectady fire displaces 7, injures firefighter
A fire in Schenectady's 900 block of Emmett Street displaced seven people and injured a firefighter. The incident occurred Monday afternoon.
- Details on suspect in explosion outside federal building in New York City
U.S. Army veteran Andrew Arrabaca, 43, is in custody after allegedly setting off fireworks and igniting a fire outside a federal building in New York City. The incident occurred on Monday.
- 1 dead, 60 displaced after fire in Baldwin Park townhouse community
A fire in the Baldwin Park townhouse community resulted in one death and displaced 60 people. The Los Angeles County Fire Department has not disclosed the number of homes burned.
- Suspect dies, townhome burns down in Woodland Hills standoff
A man barricaded himself in a townhome in Woodland Hills, which later caught fire, leading to his death during a standoff. The incident occurred overnight Sunday.
- Police arrest 2 Palestinians in connection with devastating fire at West Bank settlement
Police arrested two Palestinians in connection with a fire at a West Bank settlement that destroyed 13 homes and forced over 100 families to evacuate. The blaze, which caused no casualties, is believed to have been unintentionally lit by a cigarette butt, with the investigation ongoing.
- BRFD: 2 displaced after fire from vacant houses spreads to apartment
Two people were displaced from an apartment after a fire spread from two vacant homes early Monday morning.
- 6 displaced after early morning fire in Hudson Falls
Six people were displaced after an early morning fire in Hudson Falls on Sunday. The fire occurred around 12:44 a.m. in an apartment building, as reported by the Hudson Falls Fire Department.
- Six killed as truck collides with car on Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Wardha
Six people were killed when a truck collided with a car on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Wardha. The vehicles caught fire after the accident, resulting in four car passengers and two truck occupants, including the driver, losing their lives.
- 3 injured in Tenderloin apartment building fire
Three people were injured due to smoke inhalation following a fire at a six-story residential building in San Francisco's Tenderloin District on Sunday morning. Firefighters responded to the blaze in the 400 block of Jones Street around 11:40 a.m., which originated in a first-floor light shaft and spread.
- Fire outside Wrigley, N.W.T., moves closer to community
The fire that forced the evacuation of Wrigley moved 4 kilometres closer to town overnight into Sunday. Fire officials say they don't expect it to reach the community.
- S.F. firefighters extinguish blaze in 6-story Tenderloin apartment building
San Francisco firefighters extinguished a fire that spread to multiple floors in a six-story apartment building located in the Tenderloin neighborhood. The blaze was successfully put out by emergency responders.
- Donations pour in for displaced residents of Helix Apartments
Residents of Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park are receiving donations after a fire displaced them. A tenant named Chris is staying with a friend while awaiting news on his apartment's condition, and the St. Louis Park Emergency Program is collecting gift cards and financial donations. The fire's cause remains under investigation.
- 2-alarm fire burning at 6-story apartment building in San Francisco, officials say
A 2-alarm fire is burning at a six-story apartment building in San Francisco as crews work to contain it on Sunday.
- Crews battle fire near I-580 in Oakland
Fire crews battled a fire near Interstate 580 in Oakland on Sunday morning.
- Helix Apartments fire: Family of 5 displaced, son turns 7 Sunday after losing their home
A fire at Helix Apartments displaced a family of five, who are now working to rebuild after losing nearly everything. The family's son will turn seven this Sunday despite the loss of their home.
- Helix Apartments fire: 90 units destroyed as St. Louis Park monitors for rekindling
A major fire destroyed 90 units at Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park. Fire crews are monitoring the area for rekindling, and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
- Norway: Huge fire destroys 100 homes, sparks evacuations
A huge fire in Drammen, Norway destroyed 100 homes and caused evacuations. Firefighters from other areas of Norway were brought in to help tackle the blaze.
- Massive fire destroys 100 homes in Norway and forces hundreds to evacuate
A major fire in southern Norway destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate the area.
- Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes
Helicopters are being used to combat a large fire in Drammen, Norway, which has destroyed over 100 homes and spread to a nearby forest, according to authorities.
- Large fire blazes at Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park
A large fire is burning at Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park, displacing many residents. The incident occurred Friday evening at the apartment building.
- Dramatic video shows Florida mom’s narrow escape as lightning strikes right behind her
A Florida mother narrowly escaped a lightning strike that hit a neighbor’s yard, causing an immediate fire. The incident was captured on a doorbell camera.
- Fire at orphanage in Algiers kills 11, injures 19
Eleven people, including children, were killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage in the Mohammadia district of Algiers. Emergency crews evacuated five people with disabilities to safety.
- Firefighters prevent flames from spreading at apartment complex in Putnam County
Firefighters in Algood, Tennessee, contained a fire to a single room at Garden Grove Apartments, preventing it from spreading to the rest of the complex. The Algood Police Department assisted in evacuating residents, and one person required on-scene medical treatment before being cleared. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
- Eleven people die in fire at Algerian children's care home
Eleven people died in a fire at a children's care home in Algeria. Authorities reported that 19 others were injured in the incident.
- Eleven killed in fire at Algerian orphanage
A fire broke out at an Algerian orphanage, resulting in eleven deaths. The Algerian Civil Protection provided a photograph of the incident.
- Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home
Eleven people died and 19 were injured in a fire at an Algerian foster care home, according to authorities.
- Fire breaks out at paper packaging unit in Shivamogga
A fire broke out at a paper packaging unit in Shivamogga, with flames quickly engulfing the entire factory premises.
- Person with life-threatening injuries after Meck. County fire near stateline
A person sustained life-threatening injuries in a fire near the stateline in Mecklenburg County. The Mecklenburg EMS Agency transported the individual to a nearby hospital for treatment.
- Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 32 as 2 more die in hospital
The death toll from a fire at a Bangkok music bar has risen to 32 as two more injured individuals died in the hospital. Thai officials confirmed the increase in fatalities.
- Authorities say 1 person is dead after fire on boat off San Francisco
A fire on a boat off San Francisco resulted in one death, according to authorities. The incident occurred in the area, and no additional details were provided in the report.