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A fire broke out at Shivam Technologies in Ameerpet on Wednesday, triggering panic among students and residents. Firefighters controlled the blaze quickly. Preliminary reports point to battery explosions. Nearby coaching centres were evacuated as police launched an investigation into the incident.
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Goa Police detained Ajay Gupta, co-owner of the ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub where 25 people died in a massive fire. With his detention, the total arrests have risen to six, while two key owners remain absconding, allegedly having fled to Thailand.
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Relatives of the 25 victims of the Goa nightclub fire, including workers from Jharkhand and tourists, anxiously gathered outside GMCH morgue. Authorities are identifying the deceased and completing postmortem procedures before releasing bodies to their families
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Four passengers had a narrow escape after their car suddenly caught fire near Makta Madaram gate in Ranga Reddy district on Wednesday morning. The vehicle was completely gutted within minutes. Locals said a suspected short circuit may have triggered the blaze.
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A massive fire gutted about 30 shops near the foothills of Kondagattu in Mallial mandal late Saturday night. The blaze, suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit, spread through toy and general stores along the Jagtial–Karimnagar road. Shopkeepers alleged that a delay in fire tenders worsened the damage, while devotees criticised the absence of a dedicated fire engine at the Kondagattu temple.
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A massive fire destroyed property worth several lakhs at a tyre shop on Suchitra Road in Petbasheerabad early Saturday. Four fire tenders fought the blaze for over two hours. Officials suspect a short circuit, though the exact cause is under investigation.
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Hong Kong firefighters continue searching a high-rise complex after a massive fire killed at least 128 and injured over 70. Seven of eight towers were engulfed, with renovations and flammable materials suspected. Authorities arrested three for alleged manslaughter and gross negligence
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A huge fire swept through Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court, killing 55 people and injuring many others. Over 200 remain missing. The blaze spread quickly due to renovation materials, and rescue teams are still working to control the fire and find survivors
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At least 44 people died and 45 were injured after a massive fire swept through multiple residential towers at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po. Three men were arrested for suspected manslaughter as rescue efforts continued through the night.
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A major fire broke out in a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, killing four people and injuring three. The blaze spread quickly through bamboo scaffolding, trapping residents as firefighters worked to control the intense flames
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Gomati Electronics owner Shivakumar Bansal died at Apollo DRDO Hospital after suffering severe burns in three late-night blasts that triggered a fire at his Shahalibanda shop. An unidentified man near the store also succumbed. Police suspect electrical or combustible causes; probe continues.
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South Zone DCP Khare Kiran Prabhakar said the Shalibanda fire was caused by a short circuit at Gomathi Electronics, with a CNG car explosion spreading flames. Firefighters controlled the blaze in two hours, and the public is urged to trust official sources.
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A fire erupted late Friday night in a first-floor flat in Mirchowk’s Magar Bowli area, Hyderabad, damaging household items. Residents evacuated safely, and fire tenders controlled the blaze in about an hour. Officials suspect a short circuit caused the fire.
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An LPG cylinder exploded in Akunur village, Siddipet, injuring six family members and destroying their house. Locals assisted in rescue operations, and the victims were shifted to the government hospital after initial treatment at a local facility.
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A fire broke out at a plastic segregation and granule-making unit in Balapur, Hyderabad, on Wednesday night, destroying property worth several lakh rupees. Two people were rescued by locals, and firefighters brought the blaze under control.
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A fire at a perfume depot in Türkiye’s Kocaeli province killed six people and injured one. The blaze, which started after reported explosions, was brought under control within an hour. Officials say the cause is still under investigation
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A 55-year-old man in Mancherial district was burnt alive after falling asleep while smoking a beedi. The fire spread from his wooden cot, killing him instantly. Police said the victim was inebriated at the time.
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Two workers were injured when a boiler exploded at Kanakadurga Rice Mill in Peddapalli district’s Katnapally village on Wednesday. The blast damaged godowns, machinery, and stock worth around ₹2 crore. Police and revenue officials inspected the site.
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A major fire gutted a cloth showroom near Tower Circle in Karimnagar on Wednesday morning. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, spread to neighbouring shops before firefighters brought it under control after two hours.
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A massive fire erupted at a kite-making godown in Mangalhat, Hyderabad, on Monday midnight. The blaze spread quickly due to stored kites, but fire personnel contained it without any casualties, according to officials.
