Fires

CRIME October 3

Arizona man sentenced after setting fire to Grand Canyon National Park cabin where ex-girlfriend stayed

A man who set fire to a cabin inside the Grand Canyon National Park was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison, authorities said this week.

Thailand October 1

Thailand school bus bursts into flames outside Bangkok, 23 feared dead, officials say

A school bus burst into flames on Tuesday while carrying more than 40 students and teachers on a field trip near Bangkok, Thailand, officials said.

TRAVEL September 13

Notre Dame Cathedral receives its iconic bells 5 years after fire

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris welcomed restored bells as the iconic landmark continues restoration following a massive fire in 2019 with the public opening scheduled for Dec. 8.

Africa September 6

Kenya school dormitory fire kills 17 students, seriously burns 13, death toll may rise

A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 17 seriously burned 13 others, according to police. The cause is still under investigation, and they fear the death toll may rise.

United Kingdom September 4

Government, regulatory failures made London's Grenfell Tower a 'death trap,' report says

Decades of bureaucratic and regulatory failure turned London's ill-fated Grenfell Tower into a "death trap," according to a report released Wednesday.

Middle East August 21

Greek-flagged oil tanker adrift and on fire after suspected Houthi attack

A Greek-flagged oil tanker is reportedly adrift and ablaze on the Red Sea after coming under repeated attack Wednesday. Houthi rebels are suspected to be responsible.

LIFESTYLE August 9

Smokey Bear turns 80, is still spreading fire safety messages today

Smokey Bear, the beloved symbol of the U.S. Forest Service, turns 80 years old on August 9, 2024. He's been warning about forest fires and wildfires in the great outdoors for eight decades.

California July 25

California man arrested after allegedly pushing torched car down embankment, sparking massive fire

A Chico, California man was arrested on Thursday morning after he was allegedly seen pushing a car on fire down an embankment in Bidwell Park, sparking a massive forest fire.

Mexico July 24

Death toll reaches 6 in Mexican tequila distillery blast

A sixth body has been found at the site of a Jose Cuervo-owned tequila distillery in Tequila, Mexico, that exploded and caught fire on Tuesday.

Fires July 20

Emotional Dr. Robert Jeffress grateful no injuries in First Baptist Dallas church fire: ‘God has protected us’

A massive fire ripped through the First Baptist Dallas church Friday and its pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, has expressed gratitude that no one was injured in the blaze.