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Bangkok pub blaze kills 27: A look at the world's deadliest club fires

A deadly pub fire claimed 27 lives in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday
Published on Jul 13, 2026 04:38 pm IST

Fire breaks out at Dehu Road ordnance factory premises

Firefighters promptly contained a blaze that erupted at the Dehu Road Ordnance Factory on Monday morning, officials said. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Jun 16, 2026 03:36 am IST

Delhi B&B fire: 16 bodies handed over, 2 to go

The sealed fire spot on Friday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on Jun 06, 2026 03:00 am IST

Fire guts 40 shanties in Gr Noida; no casualties

On reaching the spot, fire officials found around 30 to 40 nearby shanties engulfed in flames. “The fire was finally brought under control after an hour,” officials said. (HT Photos)
Published on May 26, 2026 07:04 am IST

Vivek Vihar blaze: Victims' kin, survivors allege lapses in fire response, delayed rescue

Vivek Vihar blaze: Victims' kin, survivors allege lapses in fire response, delayed rescue
Published on May 04, 2026 10:15 pm IST

Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims

Emergency personnel work outside the "Le Constellation" bar. Addressing a joint press conference with Swiss President Guy Parmelin and other officials, Commander of the Valais Contonal Police Frederic Gisler confirmed the toll for the first time since the tragedy struck earlier in the day."As I speak to you, we have identified around 40 people who have died, and another 115 people severely injured," Gisler said in the press conference.
Published on Jan 02, 2026 06:16 am IST

Fire breaks out at Bass Bay Brewhouse, authorities share ‘thoughts and prayers’

Image used for representational purposes only
Published on Dec 12, 2025 09:25 pm IST

Goa nightclub fire: Govt forms panel to probe deadly blaze that killed 25

Charred remains of the Birch by Romeo Lane restaurant after a fire broke out, claiming the lives of 25 people.
Published on Dec 08, 2025 05:49 pm IST

At least two dead after small plane crashes near suburban Denver airport

The plane appeared to have crashed in the parking lot of an industrial office park.
Published on Sept 05, 2025 10:37 pm IST

Wildfires in Spain kill one, thousands flee

The wildfire broke out near where a similar blaze forced evacuations earlier this month.
Published on Aug 12, 2025 03:19 pm IST

‘Trump is at golf course’; Fumed netizens react as Long Island battles wildfires

Trump was spotted enjoying a good game of golf on Saturday, March 8 as Long Island battled brush fires.
Published on Mar 09, 2025 09:38 pm IST

Two die as mosquito coil sparks fire in Ghaziabad house

Since the duo’s mother is also engaged in jacket stitching work, a lot of raw material was also stocked in that fateful room, the material also caught fire. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 06:16 am IST

Female firefighter among two injured in blaze in south Mumbai high-rise

Female firefighter among two injured in blaze in south Mumbai high-rise
Published on Nov 27, 2024 06:07 pm IST

One dead in Bulgaria firework factory explosion

One dead in Bulgaria firework factory explosion
Published on Jul 26, 2024 01:53 pm IST

One dead in Bulgaria firework factory explosio

One dead in Bulgaria firework factory explosio
Published on Jul 26, 2024 01:51 pm IST

Fire tender called to outer Delhi blaze gets stuck on way in mud

The fire tender (right) being pulled out of the mud on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 06:04 am IST

5 shops gutted in Khanna, fire doused in over 9 hours

The blaze also spread to nearby shops in Khanna on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 05:32 am IST

Delhi: Fire breaks out in Mundka factory, 35 fire engines rushed to douse blaze

A fire engine of the Delhi Fire Service. (File photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 01:07 pm IST

Noida: Over 80 evacuated as fire breaks out at garment factory

Thick black smoke billowing out of the building was visible from nearby areas, prompting several residents to share videos of the same on the social media websites. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 02:32 am IST

Kolkata: Major fire breaks out at Acropolis Mall, fire engines at spot

The fire reportedly broke out on the third floor of Acropolis Mall in Kolkata on Friday.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 03:11 pm IST

Watchman dead, over 40 girl students rescued after fire in Pune hostel

The incident occurred around 1.30 am, said Pune Municipal Corporation's chief fire officer Devendra Potphode.
Published on Jun 07, 2024 09:40 am IST

Fire breaks out at Bandhwari landfill, ninth such blaze at site this year

Firefighters trying to control the fire at the Bandhwari landfill on the Gurugram-Faridabad Road in Gurugram on Saturday. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 02, 2024 05:02 am IST

Family that lost 4 members in Rajkot fire recalls ordeal

Many visitors were trapped as there was only one entry and exit point. (PTI)
Updated on May 30, 2024 01:25 pm IST

Massive fire breaks out at girls' school in Pakistan, students rescued

The rescue department confirmed that no loss of life occurred and said half of the school building was constructed with wood.
Updated on May 27, 2024 03:07 pm IST

Rajkot gaming zone fire: CCTV camera footage shows how blaze started. Video

Rajkot Gaming Zone fire: CCTV footage reveals how blaze started
Updated on May 27, 2024 09:53 am IST

Fire breaks out at a plywood godown in Noida, none injured

A total of six fire tenders worked for over three hours to douse the flames at the godown in Sector 67, Noida, on Wednesday morning. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Updated on May 23, 2024 05:40 am IST

16 fire tenders take 13 hours to battle blaze at industrial unit in Ghaziabad

During the incident, there were blasts occurring in resin and polymer drums and this also hampered fire-fighting and caused the fire to rage further, the chief fire officer revealed. (HT Photo/HT Photo)
Updated on May 07, 2024 05:26 am IST

Tools showroom gutted in fire in Ludhiana

The gutted showroom near Dholewal Chowk in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Manish/HT)
Published on Apr 27, 2024 10:45 pm IST

MCD dumps 600T of waste, debris at Ghazipur to douse fire but smoke persists

The fire at the Ghazipur landfill site was contained by Tuesday morning. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 24, 2024 05:52 am IST

12 goats charred to death in blaze at Mohali slum

It took firefighters around two hours to bring the blaze under control. Officials said the illegal slum near Bhagomajra on Landran road in Mohali, housing migrant labourers, has around 250 shanties split into two sections. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 09:20 am IST