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Bangkok train crash sparks fire killing eight and injuring 25 as bus and vehicles burn

Bangkok train crash sparks fire killing eight and injuring 25 as bus and vehicles burn

A train collision in Bangkok on Saturday killed at least eight people and injured 25 others, according to rescue officials and police. The crash set off a major fire that engulfed a public bus and nearby cars and motorcycles, forcing firefighters and rescue crews to race to the scene. Teams extracted victims from the wreckage while crews worked to control the flames using water hoses, then cooled the area, vented gas, and continued searching. The cause remains under investigation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Noida Sector 63 inferno engulfs garment factory and two neighbours as black smoke rises for kilometres

Noida Sector 63 inferno engulfs garment factory and two neighbours as black smoke rises for kilometres

A major fire erupted at a private garment manufacturing unit in Noida’s Sector-63, quickly escalating from plot D-140 into two adjacent commercial structures. Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky and were reportedly visible from several kilometres away, sending panic through the crowded industrial area. Noida Police and the local fire department rushed multiple fire tenders and rescue teams to the spot. Crews are actively fighting the flames and working to stop the blaze spreading further.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026

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Massive Shahberi furniture market fire in Greater Noida sparks ten fire tenders and eight shops damaged

Massive Shahberi furniture market fire in Greater Noida sparks ten fire tenders and eight shops damaged

A major fire swept through the Shahberi furniture market in Greater Noida late Friday, forcing the deployment of ten fire tenders to control the blaze. Officials said the fire broke out at around 10:20 pm at a furniture shop in the Shahberi area and quickly spread to nearby stores, with about eight shops damaged and several gutted. There were no reported injuries or fatalities. The cause is still under investigation after flames were extinguished.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Robbins Lumber blast in Maine injures at least five as crews battle a spreading fire and dust silo explosion

Robbins Lumber blast in Maine injures at least five as crews battle a spreading fire and dust silo explosion

A fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, turned a Friday into a major emergency, injuring at least five people and mobilizing regional responders. Officials described it as a mass casualty event as the incident stretched local resources. Reports say flames began where wood shavings are packaged, then spread to a nearby dust silo that later exploded. Investigators including Maine State Police and the fire marshal are still determining the cause, amid warnings about a possible major fuel leak.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Tech Mahindra fire in Chennai sparks rapid evacuation and swift control, with no reported injuries

Tech Mahindra fire in Chennai sparks rapid evacuation and swift control, with no reported injuries

A major fire broke out at Tech Mahindra’s Chennai facility on Friday, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. The company said every employee was evacuated safely from the building and that there were no injuries or casualties reported. Tech Mahindra also confirmed the incident, adding that the blaze was brought under control quickly through close coordination with local authorities and emergency teams. Officials have not yet shared the cause of the fire in the available report.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Fire Breaks Out Outside Prasad Bharati Building Dispatches Eight Tenders After 2 10 pm Alert

Fire Breaks Out Outside Prasad Bharati Building Dispatches Eight Tenders After 2 10 pm Alert

A fire broke out outside Delhi’s Prasad Bharati building on Saturday afternoon after the alert reached the fire department at 2:10 pm. Officials say the flames started in a transformer outside the premises, prompting eight fire tenders to rush to the scene. No casualties were reported, and response teams worked to contain the blaze quickly.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 9 May 2026

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Iran shopping center fire kills 8 and injures 36 as smoke hides chaos

Iran shopping center fire kills 8 and injures 36 as smoke hides chaos

A deadly fire at the Arghavan shopping center in Andisheh, near Iran’s capital, has killed eight people and injured 36 others, local reports say. The blaze broke out Tuesday and engulfed a multistory building, with thick smoke hampering visibility. Firefighters worked through the inferno while authorities investigate what caused the tragedy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
RBI Delhi HQ hit by fire after solar panels catch fire six tenders rush to Parliament Street

RBI Delhi HQ hit by fire after solar panels catch fire six tenders rush to Parliament Street

A fire broke out at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters on Parliament Street in Delhi after solar panels on the terrace reportedly caught fire around 1:05 PM. Delhi Fire Services say six fire tenders were rushed to the site and firefighting operations are ongoing. Officials report no casualties so far, while the cause is being assessed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 5 May 2026
Vivek Vihar tragedy iron grills and a locked terrace made Delhi fire deadly for 24 people

Vivek Vihar tragedy iron grills and a locked terrace made Delhi fire deadly for 24 people

A fire in a four-storey residential building in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar early Sunday left nine people dead and 15 rescued. The blaze appears to have started on the second floor, possibly from a short circuit. Investigators say iron grills on windows and a locked terrace trapped residents, turning the building into a deadly fire trap.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026
Vivek Vihar fire BJP MLA says short circuit likely behind blaze in multiple flats

Vivek Vihar fire BJP MLA says short circuit likely behind blaze in multiple flats

Shahdara BJP MLA Sanjay Goyal said a short circuit is believed to be the main cause of the Vivek Vihar fire that erupted in Block B of a building. Delhi Fire Service officials reported a STOP message received at about 8:00 AM after the fire was brought under control, and said domestic items in at least six flats were involved.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 3 May 2026

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Delhi Vivek Vihar fire kills residents fears rise as AC blast suspected and rescues continue

Delhi Vivek Vihar fire kills residents fears rise as AC blast suspected and rescues continue

A major fire erupted in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi, in the early hours of Sunday. Firefighters and emergency responders rescued around 12 to 15 people, but reports indicate at least four to five residents remain missing. Officials suspect the blaze may have been triggered by an AC blast as search-and-rescue operations continue.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 3 May 2026
Massive fire erupts at Ghaziabad Gaur Green Avenue panic spreads as tenders rush in

Massive fire erupts at Ghaziabad Gaur Green Avenue panic spreads as tenders rush in

A massive fire broke out at the Gaur Green Avenue residential complex in Abhay Khand, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, on Wednesday. Residents were thrown into panic as the blaze started spreading quickly. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot soon after the incident was reported, and firefighters are currently working to bring the flames under control.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 29 Apr 2026
Fire engulfs Ahmedabad commercial complex 25 rescued from trapped floors no casualties

Fire engulfs Ahmedabad commercial complex 25 rescued from trapped floors no casualties

A fast-moving fire broke out at Shangrila-2 Arcade, a commercial complex in Ahmedabad, spreading quickly from the ground floor and trapping people inside. Firefighters rescued around 25 persons from the top floor, with no casualties reported. The blaze also damaged some parked two-wheelers. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
Fire engulfs over 100 jhuggies in Delhi Shakur Basti with no casualties reported

Fire engulfs over 100 jhuggies in Delhi Shakur Basti with no casualties reported

A massive fire engulfed more than 100 jhuggies in Delhi’s Shakur Basti late Friday night, spreading across about two acres. Firefighters battled the flames through the night, and officials reported no casualties. The fire’s cause is still under investigation, while cooling operations continue to prevent any resurgence of the blaze.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026

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Below Deck linked vessel erupts in flames off Moorea as witnesses rush to help

Below Deck linked vessel erupts in flames off Moorea as witnesses rush to help

A tender vessel linked to the reality series Below Deck caught fire near Mo'orea Island in French Polynesia on April 24, 2026. Witnesses say flames rapidly engulfed the small passenger transport boat. No injuries were reported, but authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the blaze, leaving viewers and locals waiting for answers.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
Fire Breaks Out at Liftbyte Factory Near Punjabi Bagh Metro Station in Delhi Crews Respond

Fire Breaks Out at Liftbyte Factory Near Punjabi Bagh Metro Station in Delhi Crews Respond

A fire broke out at the Liftbyte Automation Private Limited factory near Punjabi Bagh Metro Station in Delhi on Wednesday. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot to control the blaze, as reports of smoke and emergency response spread in the area. Authorities and responders are working to assess the damage and ensure safety nearby.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Massive blaze engulfs shoe factory in Delhi Narela as black smoke fills industrial area

Massive blaze engulfs shoe factory in Delhi Narela as black smoke fills industrial area

A massive fire broke out on Wednesday morning at a shoe factory in Delhi’s Narela area, with officials reporting the incident around 7:45 AM. Thick plumes of black smoke billowed from the Bhorgarh Industrial Area as local residents panicked. Firefighters rushed to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading further.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Hong Kong orders independent inquiry into deadly fire as public demands answers grow

Hong Kong orders independent inquiry into deadly fire as public demands answers grow

Hong Kong’s leader John Lee announced a judge-headed independent committee to investigate the cause of a deadly apartment block fire in Tai Po. The blaze spread from scaffolding across most towers housing over 4,600 residents, leaving many homeless. Forty people remain hospitalized as the inquiry aims to recommend safeguards to prevent similar tragedies.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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