fire incident
Coverage of fire incident in the Nexus archive.
- Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people
A fire at Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok killed at least 27 people and injured dozens. The cause is under investigation, with reports of smoke from a circuit breaker and an explosion before the blaze spread. Authorities are identifying victims as many lacked identification.
- Chinese eatery boss praised nationwide for forgiving employee behind devastating fire
A Chinese restaurant owner in Zhengzhou forgave an employee's debt after a fire nearly destroyed his business, leading to widespread online praise. The employee, a chef who had worked there for seven years, shared a photo of the torn IOU note on social media.
- Woman killed, young girl among several injured in North Lauderdale fire
A fire in North Lauderdale resulted in the death of grandmother Marieange Therancy and injured six others, including young girl Neissa Diligence. Neighbors reported an explosion and used their hose to prevent further damage as emergency responders arrived. A fundraiser highlights the family's emotional, physical, and financial challenges.
- Polaris Bank debunks death reports in Lagos branch fire incident
Polaris Bank has denied reports of deaths following a fire at its Lagos branch and has started an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
- Kenya: Mourners Gather for Utumishi Academy Fire Victims' Memorial Service
A memorial service is being held at Gilgil Stadium in Kenya for 16 Utumishi Girls students who died in a fire last month. The event marks a sombre gathering to honor the victims of the tragic incident.
- Sri Lanka nursing home worker says a ‘chained’ patient was among 13 fire victims
A fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka killed 13 residents, including a patient who had been chained, according to a staff member. The facility, overcrowded with 71 residents in a space designed for 15, was found to have violated regulations, leading to the arrest of its director on negligence charges.