Building Fire
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Massive fire breaks out in Noida high-rise after AC blast; CM Yogi takes stock of incident | Video
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 29, 2026, 11:18 AM ISTThe fire broke out in The Aranya Society in Noida Sector 119 due to a blast in the AC unit. Fire brigade teams reached the spot and launched an operation to bring the fire under control.
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Lucknow coaching centre fire: CM Yogi forms two-member SIT, three arrested as 15 killed in tragedy
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 22, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTLucknow coaching centre fire: Many of the victims were trapped on the second floor of the building, located on Usha Mehta Marg in a residential part of Aliganj, where students were attending classes at the centre.
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Delhi: Massive fire engulfs School of Planning building at ITO after suspected AC blast | VIDEO
Delhi | Jun 01, 2026, 01:02 PM ISTEfforts are underway to bring the blaze under control, and further details regarding the cause of the fire and any potential damage are still awaited.
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Single staircase, terrace locked: How safety lapses led to 9 deaths in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar blaze
Delhi | May 03, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTDuring the operation, around 10 to 15 people were rescued from the building. Two of the rescued individuals, who sustained minor injuries, were taken to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital for treatment.
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Ghaziabad: Massive fire engulfs Gaur Green Avenue society, several floors affected; CM Yogi steps in
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 29, 2026, 11:05 AM ISTNearly seven floors have been severely affected as the flames quickly engulfed both upper and lower levels of the tower. Despite continuous efforts, firefighters have been unable to bring the situation under control even after more than 2.5 hours of operation.
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Two dead, nine injured as fire causes cylinder blasts at embroidery factory in Gujarat's Surat
Gujarat | Mar 19, 2026, 10:39 AM ISTThe blaze was so intense that the LPG gas cylinders stored inside the factory began exploding in succession. The sound of the blasts caused panic throughout the entire locality.
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9 people, including 3 children, charred to death in massive fire at residential building in Delhi
Delhi | Mar 18, 2026, 05:40 PM ISTAs mnay as 30 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames and rescue people who may be trapped inside. There was no immediate confirmation on casualties or injuries.
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Fire breaks out in Golden Crush building in Mumbai's Ghatkopar, fire tenders rush to the spot| Video
Maharashtra | Oct 13, 2025, 05:32 PM ISTThe fire is reported to be Level 2. According to reports, the fire broke out on the ground floor of the 9-story building.
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Fire erupts at Bengal office of Election Commission amid Kaliganj bypoll vote counting | Video
West Bengal | Jun 23, 2025, 01:12 PM ISTAll staff members were safely evacuated, and alert security personnel on duty managed to bring the blaze under control before the fire brigade arrived at the scene.
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Massive fire breaks out at high-rise building in Lalbaug area of Mumbai, fire tenders at spot
Maharashtra | Feb 28, 2025, 11:46 AM ISTVisuals of the fire showed smoke billowing out from inside the high rise building. Four fire tenders have been rushed to the spot and dousing operations are underway.
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South Korea: Massive fire engulfs commercial building in Seongnam, several feared trapped
World | Jan 03, 2025, 03:41 PM ISTThe building, which also has five basement floors, houses underground car parks, sports facilities, and restaurants below ground, while shops and hospitals are located above ground.
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Lucknow: Fire breaks out on 7th floor of apartment in Chinhat area | VIDEO
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 04, 2024, 02:49 PM ISTA fire broke out on the 7th floor of Surya Apartment in Chinhat, Lucknow, leading to urgent evacuations. Firefighters are on-site, with hydraulic vehicles battling the blaze. The cause is still unknown as efforts continue.
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Fire breaks out in Kanakia Samarpan Tower in Mumbai's Borivali, one dead | VIDEO
Maharashtra | Jul 25, 2024, 09:05 PM ISTA fire erupted in the Kanakia Samarpan Tower in Mumbai's Borivali area, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. Details about the cause and extent of the fire are still awaited.
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Rouen's cathedral, France's best-known Gothic edifice, catches fire during restoration work | VIDEO
World | Jul 11, 2024, 07:09 PM ISTWitnesses told French television that smoke was emanating from the spire, and recalled a devastating fire in 2019 at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris that toppled its spire and collapsed its roof.
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Pakistan: Massive fire breaks out at Stock Exchange building in Karachi amid scorching heat | WATCH
World | Jul 09, 2024, 03:25 PM ISTThe Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) resumed trading on Monday after a two-hour suspension due to a fire in the bourse's Karachi headquarters. The situation was under control, the exchange said, and brokerage firms' staff had started returning to the premises.
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Kuwait tragedy: All you need to know about KG Abraham, owner of the building that caught fire
India | Jun 14, 2024, 12:53 PM ISTKuwait: KG Abraham, managing director of NBTC Group and co-producer of "Aadujeevitham," is linked to the Mangaf, Kuwait, fire that killed 45 Indians, including 24 Keralites. A Kuwaiti citizen and several foreigners were arrested for negligence.
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Kuwait assures full support to Indians affected in fire, conducts DNA tests to identify bodies
World | Jun 13, 2024, 03:57 PM ISTMinister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, who flew to Kuwait on Thursday morning, met victims of those injured in the Kuwait fire tragedy. Singh, after reaching the hospital where the injured had been admitted, said all were safe.
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Kuwait fire: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh meets Indians injured in Mangaf tragedy, assures full support
World | Jun 13, 2024, 01:32 PM ISTMoS Kirti Vardhan Singh assured the victims of the Indian government assistance. As per the statement, the Indian Embassy and MoS Singh will oversee the early repatriation of mortal remains of those who have died and in the unfortunate incident.
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Kuwait fire tragedy claims 49 lives, mostly Indians: What we know so far about Mangaf labour camp
World | Jun 13, 2024, 12:13 PM ISTKuwait Interior Ministry said that the death toll from the tragic fire has reached 49. More than 40 of the dead were Indians while over 50 Indian nationals were injured in the fire.
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Kuwait fire: Bodies charred beyond recognition, IAF's C-130J will bring them back, says MoS
World | Jun 13, 2024, 04:52 PM ISTBefore leaving for Kuwait to oversee assistance of Indians injured in the devastating fire and to ensure the repatriation of the mortal remains of those killed, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh said that some of the bodies have been charred beyond recognition.