blaze
Coverage of blaze in the Nexus archive.
- Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze
Belgium is currently battling one of its largest wildfires while a related blaze approaches Germany. Meanwhile, Greece is investigating another deadly fire incident. Despite cool weather and rain helping efforts, firefighters continue their fight against the flames.
- Bodycam video shows firefighters battling blaze in Spokane, US
Bodycam footage captures firefighters in Spokane, US, battling a blaze. The footage highlights the speed required to extinguish the fire in the northwestern US.
- Heatwave comes into southwest of France as firefighters keep battling blaze
The fire in France's southwest has stabilized, allowing nearly 60,000 evacuees to return, but 14 blazes have reignited as a fourth heatwave complicates firefighting efforts.
- French firefighters battle the blaze with local residents through the night
French firefighters and local residents are working together to combat a blaze during the night, when Canadair aircraft cannot operate due to low visibility. Ground efforts are focused on fighting the fire with limited resources provided by residents.
- Thousands of firefighters are battling the monster blaze near Bordeaux. Their commanders are dealing with a huge coordination challenge
Thousands of firefighters are battling a large fire near Bordeaux, with commanders facing significant coordination challenges. The blaze is occurring in Le Porge on July 25, 2026.
- Firefighters in France 'overwhelmed' by uncontrollable blaze: 'I'll admit, this fire scares me'
Firefighters in France are overwhelmed by an uncontrollable blaze in Arès, Gironde department. A firefighter admitted the fire scares them, highlighting the severity of the situation.
- San Jose firefighters extinguish blaze near recycling center
San Jose firefighters responded to a fire near a recycling center on Thursday morning. The San Jose Fire Department was dispatched at 1:39 a.m. to the 200 block of Leo Avenue, where a large debris pile was found at an abandoned site.
- Elderly man dies in morning blaze at a Makakilo home
An elderly man was found dead after a blaze at a Makakilo home, which Honolulu firefighters extinguished. A woman at the scene declined medical treatment.
- Blaze forces Eurostar to cancel holidays as European cities cut off from rail route
A blaze caused Eurostar to cancel holidays and disconnected European cities from a rail route. The incident disrupted travel and forced service suspensions.
- Moment lightning bolt strikes home during thunderstorm - sparking devastating blaze
A lightning bolt struck a home during a thunderstorm, sparking a devastating blaze. The incident caused significant damage to the property.
- Huge explosion at NYC shipyard leaves at least one dead and 37 injured after workers became trapped by blaze
A massive explosion at a New York City shipyard resulted in at least one fatality and 37 injuries, with workers trapped by a subsequent fire. The incident occurred during active operations at the facility, prompting emergency responses.
- Huge explosion at NYC shipyard leaves one dead and 36 injured after workers became trapped by blaze
A massive explosion at a New York City shipyard resulted in one fatality and 36 injuries after workers were trapped by a fire. The incident highlights safety concerns in industrial settings.
- Students evacuated from Florida university building as huge blaze breaks out on campus
Students were evacuated from a university building in Florida after a large fire broke out on campus, prompting emergency response.
- ‘Nothing left’: Hong Kong fire survivors return to burnt homes
Hong Kong fire survivors return to Wang Fuk Court five months after a blaze that killed 168 people, finding their homes destroyed. The incident remains a tragic event with significant loss of life and displacement.