Spain: Fire Guts Restaurant in La Manga, Sending Smoke Across Coastline

A fire broke out at the ZM Isla del Ciervo restaurant in La Manga, Murcia, on Wednesday morning, May 13, sending a large column of black smoke visible across the coastline. Firefighters from multiple agencies extinguished the blaze, which gutted most of the restaurant. No injuries were reported.

Mexico: At Least Five Dead in Shopping Mall Fire in Los Mochis

At least five people were killed and nearly 40 injured when a fire broke out Thursday afternoon at Plaza Fiesta Las Palmas mall in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. The blaze, which may have started in a restaurant kitchen, spread rapidly through the building. Authorities are investigating the cause.

South Korea: Major Fire Erupts at Historic 91-Year-Old Restaurant in Downtown Seoul

A fire broke out on Thursday evening, February 26, at a restaurant in Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The blaze sent thick smoke across the city center, disrupting the evening commutes. Fire authorities deployed 96 personnel and 42 fire vehicles to the scene. Built in 1935, the dilapidated two-story structure made the operation particularly hazardous for first responders.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

The coffin at the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie for the funeral of Chiara Costanzo, 16-year-old victim of the bar-nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - News - Photo by Claudio Furlan/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Chiara's parents at the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie for the funeral of Chiara Costanzo, 16-year-old victim of the bar-nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - News - Photo by Claudio Furlan/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Chiara's parents at the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie for the funeral of Chiara Costanzo, 16-year-old victim of the bar-nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - News - Photo by Claudio Furlan/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Friends at the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie for the funeral of Chiara Costanzo, 16-year-old victim of the bar-nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - News - Photo by Claudio Furlan/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

The coffin at the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie for the funeral of Chiara Costanzo, 16-year-old victim of the bar-nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - News - Photo by Claudio Furlan/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Friens at the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie for the funeral of Chiara Costanzo, 16-year-old victim of the bar-nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - News - Photo by Claudio Furlan/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

The coffin at the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie for the funeral of Chiara Costanzo, 16-year-old victim of the bar-nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - News - Photo by Claudio Furlan/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Chiara's parents at the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie for the funeral of Chiara Costanzo, 16-year-old victim of the bar-nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - News - Photo by Claudio Furlan/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Giuseppe Valditara Minister of Education and Human Rights at the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie for the funeral of Chiara Costanzo, 16-year-old victim of the bar-nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - News - Photo by Claudio Furlan/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Friends at the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie for the funeral of Chiara Costanzo, 16-year-old victim of the bar-nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - News - Photo by Claudio Furlan/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Crans Montana - Funeral of Chiara Costanzo - Mila

Funeral of Chiara Costanzo at the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, 16-year-old victim of the bar-nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - News - (Photo by Claudio Furlan/LaPresse

Crans Montana - Riccardo Minghetti's Funeral - Rom

Crans Montana - Riccardo Minghetti's Funeral - Rom

The coffin at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul during the funeral of Riccardo Minghetti, 16-year-old victim of the bar-nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - News - Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Indian Restaurant

Indian Restaurant

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 9, 2025 - An Indian restaurant called Black Fire in Shanghai, China on December 9, 2025.

Indian Restaurant

Indian Restaurant

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 9, 2025 - An Indian restaurant called Black Fire in Shanghai, China on December 9, 2025.

Indian Restaurant

Indian Restaurant

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 9, 2025 - An Indian restaurant called Black Fire in Shanghai, China on December 9, 2025.

Indian Restaurant

Indian Restaurant

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 9, 2025 - An Indian restaurant called Black Fire in Shanghai, China on December 9, 2025.

Bloquons-tout At Chatelet - Paris

Bloquons-tout At Chatelet - Paris

The front of a restaurant (Wafu Bar, 30 Rue St Denis, 75001 Paris) after fire during altercations between demonstrators and police in the Châtelet Les Halles district as part of the "bloquons-tout!" mobilization in Paris, September 10, 2025. Photo by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-tout At Chatelet - Paris

Bloquons-tout At Chatelet - Paris

The front of a restaurant (Wafu Bar, 30 Rue St Denis, 75001 Paris) after fire during altercations between demonstrators and police in the Châtelet Les Halles district as part of the "bloquons-tout!" mobilization in Paris, September 10, 2025. Photo by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-tout At Chatelet - Paris

Bloquons-tout At Chatelet - Paris

The front of a restaurant (Wafu Bar, 30 Rue St Denis, 75001 Paris) after fire during altercations between demonstrators and police in the Châtelet Les Halles district as part of the "bloquons-tout!" mobilization in Paris, September 10, 2025. Photo by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-Tout - Restaurant Fire During Protests In Paris - France

Bloquons-Tout - Restaurant Fire During Protests In Paris - France

The front of a restaurant (Wafu Bar, 30 Rue St Denis, 75001 Paris) catches fire during altercations between demonstrators and police in the Châtelet Les Halles district as part of the "bloquons-tout!" mobilization in Paris, September 10, 2025. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-Tout - Restaurant Fire During Protests In Paris - France

Bloquons-Tout - Restaurant Fire During Protests In Paris - France

The front of a restaurant (Wafu Bar, 30 Rue St Denis, 75001 Paris) catches fire during altercations between demonstrators and police in the Châtelet Les Halles district as part of the "bloquons-tout!" mobilization in Paris, September 10, 2025. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-Tout - Restaurant Fire During Protests In Paris - France

Bloquons-Tout - Restaurant Fire During Protests In Paris - France

The front of a restaurant (Wafu Bar, 30 Rue St Denis, 75001 Paris) catches fire during altercations between demonstrators and police in the Châtelet Les Halles district as part of the "bloquons-tout!" mobilization in Paris, September 10, 2025. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-Tout - Restaurant Fire During Protests In Paris - France

Bloquons-Tout - Restaurant Fire During Protests In Paris - France

The front of a restaurant (Wafu Bar, 30 Rue St Denis, 75001 Paris) catches fire during altercations between demonstrators and police in the Châtelet Les Halles district as part of the "bloquons-tout!" mobilization in Paris, September 10, 2025. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-Tout - Restaurant Fire During Protests In Paris - France

Bloquons-Tout - Restaurant Fire During Protests In Paris - France

The front of a restaurant (Wafu Bar, 30 Rue St Denis, 75001 Paris) catches fire during altercations between demonstrators and police in the Châtelet Les Halles district as part of the "bloquons-tout!" mobilization in Paris, September 10, 2025. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-Tout - Restaurant Fire During Protests In Paris - France

Bloquons-Tout - Restaurant Fire During Protests In Paris - France

The front of a restaurant (Wafu Bar, 30 Rue St Denis, 75001 Paris) catches fire during altercations between demonstrators and police in the Châtelet Les Halles district as part of the "bloquons-tout!" mobilization in Paris, September 10, 2025. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

KFC Fire Themed Restaurant in Beijing

KFC Fire Themed Restaurant in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 18, 2025 - A KFC fire themed restaurant in Beijing, China on August 18, 2025.

KFC Fire Themed Restaurant in Beijing

KFC Fire Themed Restaurant in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 18, 2025 - A KFC fire themed restaurant in Beijing, China on August 18, 2025.

KFC Fire Themed Restaurant in Beijing

KFC Fire Themed Restaurant in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 18, 2025 - A KFC fire themed restaurant in Beijing, China on August 18, 2025.

KFC Fire Themed Restaurant in Beijing

KFC Fire Themed Restaurant in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 18, 2025 - A KFC fire themed restaurant in Beijing, China on August 18, 2025.

KFC Fire Themed Restaurant in Beijing

KFC Fire Themed Restaurant in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 18, 2025 - A KFC fire themed restaurant in Beijing, China on August 18, 2025.

KFC Fire Themed Restaurant in Beijing

KFC Fire Themed Restaurant in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 18, 2025 - A KFC fire themed restaurant in Beijing, China on August 18, 2025.

US: Fire Erupts in Basement of Midtown French Restaurant, Smoke Billows Over NYC

A fire broke out in the basement of La Grande Boucherie, a French restaurant located at 53rd Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues in Midtown, New York City, on Tuesday, May 27, sending massive plumes of smoke billowing through central Manhattan. There were no injuries reported, and the cause of the blaze is under investigation.

US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Bartolomeo restaurant is seen on fire after a massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, on March 28, 2025 (Photo by Mykola Miakshykov/Ukrinform)

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Bartolomeo restaurant is seen on fire after a massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, on March 28, 2025 (Photo by Mykola Miakshykov/Ukrinform)

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Bartolomeo restaurant is seen on fire after a massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, on March 28, 2025 (Photo by Mykola Miakshykov/Ukrinform)

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Bartolomeo restaurant is seen on fire after a massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, on March 28, 2025 (Photo by Mykola Miakshykov/Ukrinform)

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Bartolomeo restaurant is seen on fire after a massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, on March 28, 2025 (Photo by Mykola Miakshykov/Ukrinform)

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Bartolomeo restaurant is seen on fire after a massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, on March 28, 2025 (Photo by Mykola Miakshykov/Ukrinform)

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Bartolomeo restaurant is seen on fire after a massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, on March 28, 2025 (Photo by Mykola Miakshykov/Ukrinform)

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Bartolomeo restaurant is seen on fire after a massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, on March 28, 2025 (Photo by Mykola Miakshykov/Ukrinform)

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Bartolomeo restaurant is seen on fire after a massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, on March 28, 2025 (Photo by Mykola Miakshykov/Ukrinform)

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Restaurant burns down under massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro

Bartolomeo restaurant is seen on fire after a massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, on March 28, 2025 (Photo by Mykola Miakshykov/Ukrinform)

At Least 66 Dead In Hotel Fire - Turkey

At Least 66 Dead In Hotel Fire - Turkey

Firefighters work at a fire site in Kartalkaya Ski Resort in Bolu, Turkiye, Jan. 21, 2025. The fire broke out at a hotel in the Bolu Kartalkaya Ski Resort around 3:30 a.m. local time (0030 GMT) on the restaurant floor. So far the fire has killed 66 people. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

At Least 66 Dead In Hotel Fire - Turkey

At Least 66 Dead In Hotel Fire - Turkey

Firefighters work at a fire site in Kartalkaya Ski Resort in Bolu, Turkiye, Jan. 21, 2025. The fire broke out at a hotel in the Bolu Kartalkaya Ski Resort around 3:30 a.m. local time (0030 GMT) on the restaurant floor. So far the fire has killed 66 people. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM