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Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025, shows smoke billowing from the Japanese H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki No. 5 satellite after liftoff from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The rocket failed to place the satellite into orbit after its second-stage engine prematurely cut off shortly after liftoff.

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US: American Airlines Flight Returns to Las Vegas Due to Midair Engine Issue

An American Airlines flight 1665, carrying 153 passengers and six crew members, returned to Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport on Wednesday, June 25, after flames and smoke were reported coming from its left engine midair. The plane landed safely with no injuries.

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UK: Van Bursts Into Flames Outside St Pancras International in London 2

A van caught fire outside London's St Pancras International station on Tuesday morning, June 24, with black smoke seen rising into the sky.

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UK: Van Bursts Into Flames Outside St Pancras International in London

A van caught fire outside London's St Pancras International station on Tuesday morning, June 24, with black smoke seen rising into the sky.

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Australia: Massive Fire Erupts in Burpengary, Public Safety Preservation Act Issued

A massive fire broke out at a structure in Burpengary on Wednesday evening, June 11, prompting a Public Safety Preservation Act declaration. Residents were advised to close windows, and motorists were warned to drive with caution.

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US: Woodland Grass Fire Grows to 100 Acres, Prompting Road Closures

A grass fire sparked by a combine harvester cutting wheat grew to 100 acres in Woodland, California, on Tuesday, June 3. Roads near the affected area were closed, and drivers were advised to avoid the vicinity. No injuries have been reported at the time of writing.

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Mexico: Smoke Incident Forces Evacuation at Portal San Ángel Shopping Center in CDMX

On Wednesday, May 28, a smoke incident at the Portal San Ángel shopping center in Mexico City activated security alerts and forced more than 800 people to evacuate. Authorities reported no injuries, stating the incident was caused by an electrical failure in the engine room.

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Mexico: Smoke Incident Forces Evacuation at Portal San Ángel Shopping Center in CDMX 2

On Wednesday, May 28, a smoke incident at the Portal San Ángel shopping center in Mexico City activated security alerts and forced more than 800 people to evacuate. Authorities reported no injuries, stating the incident was caused by an electrical failure in the engine room.

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France: Fire Breaks Out at Stadium in Paris Suburbs, Smoke Seen in Distance

Around 1 pm on Monday, May 12, a fire broke out at the Hunebelle stadium in the Paris suburb of Clamart, with smoke visible from the capital. Witnesses reported that two loud explosions were also heard. The Paris Police Prefecture stated that the explosions were due to gas cylinders at the construction site.

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Substation in North-West London, Prompting Evacuation 3

A large fire erupted at an electrical substation in Maida Vale, north-west London, on Tuesday, April 29, sending plumes of black smoke across the capital. 80 people from a nearby apartment building were evacuated, and others in the surrounding were advised to close their windows and doors.

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Substation in North-West London, Prompting Evacuation

A large fire erupted at an electrical substation in Maida Vale, north-west London, on Tuesday, April 29, sending plumes of black smoke across the capital. 80 people from a nearby apartment building were evacuated, and others in the surrounding were advised to close their windows and doors.

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US: Delta Flight Catches Fire at Orlando Airport, Passengers Evacuate

The engine of a Delta Air Lines flight caught fire on the runway at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida on Monday, April 21 prompting passengers to evacuate. This video captures the moment a fire broke out and passengers evacuating the aircraft via emergency slides.

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Philippines: 5 Alarm Fire Erupts at Industrial Establishment in Valenzuela 2

A fire broke out at an industrial establishment on T. Santiago Street in Valenzuela City at 5:25 p.m. on Friday, April 18. The blaze rapidly escalated, reaching the fifth alarm by 7:21 p.m. Firefighters are currently on site working to extinguish the fire.

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Japan: Fire Breaks Out at Construction Site Near Shinsaibashi Station in Osaka

A fire erupted at a high-rise construction site near Osaka's Shinsaibashi Station around noon on Wednesday, April 9. The flame was extinguished in about 30 minutes. All workers evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported.

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Recap: American Airlines Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport

American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, forcing passengers to evacuate. The Boeing 737-800, carrying 178 people from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, made an emergency landing at the Colorado airport due to what appeared to be an engine issue. Following the evacuation, 12 passengers were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

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US: American Airlines Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport, Passengers Evacuated 3

American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, forcing passengers to evacuate. The Boeing 737-800 was traveling from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport carrying 178 people, diverted to the Denver airport due to an engine issue, according to reports. There were no reports of serious injuries.

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Netherlands: Massive Fire Erupts at Historic Center of Arnhem, Prompting Evacuations 5

A massive fire broke out in the historic center of Arnhem on Thursday morning, March 6, prompting evacuations in the area. The blaze started in the Jansstraat shopping district and spread rapidly due to the wooden construction of the buildings.

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Netherlands: Massive Fire Erupts at Historic Center of Arnhem, Prompting Evacuations 4

A massive fire broke out in the historic center of Arnhem on Thursday morning, March 6, prompting evacuations in the area. The blaze started in the Jansstraat shopping district and spread rapidly due to the wooden construction of the buildings.

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Netherlands: Massive Fire Erupts at Historic Center of Arnhem, Prompting Evacuations 3

A massive fire broke out in the historic center of Arnhem on Thursday morning, March 6, prompting evacuations in the area. The blaze started in the Jansstraat shopping district and spread rapidly due to the wooden construction of the buildings.

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Netherlands: Massive Fire Erupts at Historic Center of Arnhem, Prompting Evacuations 2

A massive fire broke out in the historic center of Arnhem on Thursday morning, March 6, prompting evacuations in the area. The blaze started in the Jansstraat shopping district and spread rapidly due to the wooden construction of the buildings.

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Canada: Two Critically Injured After Explosion Triggers Fire In Langley, B.C.

A fire broke out in Langley, B.C., on Friday, February 28, after an explosion, leaving two people critically injured. The blaze spread, damaging nearby homes and prompting the evacuation of residents in the surrounding area.

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South Korea: 2 Injured After Oil Storage Tank Explodes In Ulsan

An oil storage tank at the United Terminal Korea factory in Ulsan, southeastern South Korea, exploded on Monday, February 10, leaving one person unconscious and another injured, officials said. Ulsan authorities issued a disaster safety message for the surrounding area, while police have been regulating traffic nearby as a precaution against further explosions.

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US: Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Abandoned Warehouse In Bakersfield, CA

A two-alarm fire broke out at an abandoned warehouse filled with plastic recycling materials in east Bakersfield, California, on Wednesday, January 29. No injuries were reported.

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Switzerland: Fire Breaks Out At Historic Four Seasons Hotel Des Bergues In Geneva

A fire broke out at Switzerland's oldest five-star luxury hotel, the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva, which opened in 1834, forcing an evacuation. The cause of the fire is unknown, and no one was injured.

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US: Fire Breaks Out At Abandoned Warehouse In Bakersfield, CA

A fire broke out at an abandoned warehouse on Wednesday, January 29. The building, which contained a large amount of plastic recyclables, was located on East Brundage Lane in southeast Bakersfield, CA. There were no injuries reported in the incident.

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Netherlands: Large Fire Breaks Out At Iraqi Embassy In The Hague

A large fire broke out at the Iraqi embassy in The Hague on Monday morning, January 27, while the building was surrounded by scaffolding for maintenance work. The nearby Sorghvliet Secondary School was evacuated due to the risk of the fire spreading. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Thailand: Fire Breaks Out At Nana Plaza In Khlong Toei District, Bangkok

A fire broke out at Nana Plaza in the Khlong Toei District, Bangkok, early Wednesday morning, January 22. According to witnesses, people were evacuated from the building, and chaos was seen around the site.

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Thailand: Fire Breaks Out At Nana Plaza In Khlong Toei District, Bangkok 2

A fire broke out at Nana Plaza in the Khlong Toei District, Bangkok, early Wednesday morning, January 22. According to witnesses, people were evacuated from the building, and chaos was seen around the site.

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France: Fire Breaks Out At Warehouse In Aubervilliers

A fire broke out at a warehouse in Aubervilliers on Saturday morning, January 18. The fire was brought under control by the afternoon, and there are no reports of casualties.

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Germany: Four Injured After Fire Breaks Out At Bayernoil Refinery

Four people were injured after a fire broke out at the Bayernoil refinery in Neustadt an der Donau around midnight on Friday, January 17.

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France: House Fire Kills Mother And 2 Daughters In Wingles, Pas-De-Calais

A fatal house fire occurred in Wingles, Pas-de-Calais early morning of Monday, January 13. Three people died, a mother and her two daughters aged 9 and 16, and two other children, aged 11 and 12 were rescued and taken to hospital.

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US: Illegal Fireworks Set Off New Year Blaze In North Georgia

Illegal fireworks set off to celebrate the New Year in north Georgia on Tuesday night, December 31, caused a fire that spread quickly due to breezy conditions.

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US: Fire Erupts At Vacant Motel In Downtown Las Vegas On New Year’s Eve

A fire erupted at a vacant motel in downtown Las Vegas near the intersection of East Fremont and South 11th Streets on New Year’s Eve. The massive flames prompted road closures for several hours. There is no further information about the incident at this time.

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US: Fire Engulfs Old Morrison Hotel In Downtown Los Angeles, California

A massive fire erupted at Morrison Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, December 26. The 4 story building had been vacant and was purchased by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation last year. There are no reports on injuries.

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France: Christmas Eve Fire Engulfs Top Floor Of Building Near Paris Saint-Lazare Station 3

On Christmas Eve morning, December 24, a large fire broke out on the top floor of a residential building near the Saint-Lazare station in Paris's 9th arrondissement, leaving one person injured.

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France: Christmas Eve Fire Engulfs Top Floor Of Building Near Paris Saint-Lazare Station

On Christmas Eve morning, Tuesday, December 24, a large fire broke out on the top floor of a residential building near the Saint-Lazare station in Paris's 9th arrondissement, leaving one person injured.

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France: Christmas Eve Fire Engulfs Top Floor Of Building Near Paris Saint-Lazare Station 2

On Christmas Eve morning, Tuesday, December 24, a large fire broke out on the top floor of a residential building near the Saint-Lazare station in Paris's 9th arrondissement, leaving one person injured.

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US: Vehicle Fire Inside Caldecott Tunnel Closes Highway 24 In California Bay Area

A vehicle fire inside the Caldecott Tunnel, located between Oakland and Orinda, California, blocked all eastbound lanes on the morning of Monday, December 23.

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US: Large Fire Breaks Out At Former VI College Campus In Bristol, Virginia 2

A large fire broke out at the former Virginia Intermont College campus in Bristol, Virginia, early Friday morning, December 20. There is no word yet on the cause or further details as of writing.

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US: Large Fire Breaks Out At Former VI College Campus In Bristol, Virginia

A large fire broke out at the former Virginia Intermont College campus in Bristol, Virginia, early Friday morning, December 20. There is no word yet on the cause or further details as of writing.

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UK: 2 Hospitalized After Terraced House Explosion In Ilford, East London

Two people were hospitalized after a terraced house exploded and caught fire in Ilford, East London, on Tuesday, December 10. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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UK: Large Fire Breaks Out At Manor Social Club In Sheffield

A large fire broke out at the former Manor Social Club in Sheffield on Sunday evening, December 8. No injuries were reported, but road closures were in place around the scene.

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Hong Kong: 3 Alarm Fire Erupts At Shipyard In Aberdeen

A three-alarm fire broke out at a shipyard on Friday, December 6. The flames were located at 17 to 20 Shum Wan Road. According to reports, there were no injuries at the time, but an evacuation order was issued.

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Hong Kong: 3 Alarm Fire Erupts At Shipyard In Aberdeen 2

A three-alarm fire broke out at a shipyard on Friday, December 6. The flames were located at 17 to 20 Shum Wan Road. According to reports, there were no injuries at the time, but an evacuation order was issued.

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Canada: Fire Erupts At Homes Under Construction In Cochrane’s Rivercrest Area

A fire broke out at two unoccupied homes under construction in Cochrane's Rivercrest area on Tuesday night, December 3. The flame was contained by 21:20h., and the cause remained under investigation.

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Indonesia: 1 Dead, Fire Erupts At Eviction Building In Salemba, Jakarta

A fire broke out at the former eviction building in Salemba, Senen District, Central Jakarta, on Monday morning, December 2. One man died, but his identity is still unknown. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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US: Massive Fire Breaks Out At AutoZone In Hollywood

A massive fire broke out at the AutoZone store on Highland Avenue in Hollywood on Saturday, November 16. Roads in the area were forced to close, and both the building and one of the nearby stores were damaged, officials said.

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US: Wildfire Breaks Out Near College Area In San Diego, California 7

A wildfire broke out near Montezuma Road and Fairmount Avenue in the College Area of San Diego, California, on Halloween Day, October 31, damaging several homes and forcing widespread evacuations and road closures. The fire was dubbed the Montezuma Fire by CalFire and the Fairmount Fire by San Diego Fire-Rescue.

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US: Wildfire Breaks Out Near College Area In San Diego, California 5

A wildfire broke out near Montezuma Road and Fairmount Avenue in the College Area of San Diego, California, on Halloween Day, October 31, damaging several homes and forcing widespread evacuations and road closures. The fire was dubbed the Montezuma Fire by CalFire and the Fairmount Fire by San Diego Fire-Rescue.

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US: Wildfire Breaks Out Near College Area In San Diego, California 6

A wildfire broke out near Montezuma Road and Fairmount Avenue in the College Area of San Diego, California, on Halloween Day, October 31, damaging several homes and forcing widespread evacuations and road closures. The fire was dubbed the Montezuma Fire by CalFire and the Fairmount Fire by San Diego Fire-Rescue.

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