Deadly wildfires are tearing through southern Chile, killing at least 18 people and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate as extreme heat and strong winds fuel rapidly spreading flames. President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the hard-hit Ñuble and Bío Bío regions, about 500 kilometers south of Santiago.
19 January,2026 09:13 PM IST
A massive fire has ravaged St. Petersburg’s iconic Soviet-era market, leaving charred ruins and a city in shock. The Nevsky District landmark, once a bustling hub of trade and cultural heritage, was consumed overnight in a blaze fueled by strong winds, resulting in one confirmed death and at least two injuries, including carbon monoxide poisoning and a man who leapt to escape. Firefighters deployed 96 personnel and 26 units, battling multiple explosions and intense flames that tore through the two-storey market complex. Witnesses reported chaotic scenes as the inferno spread, while emergency crews worked through the night to contain the fire and prevent further devastation. WATCH
12 December,2025 11:43 PM IST
A dramatic incident unfolded over the California desert today as a Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet went down mid-mission during a training exercise. The pilot ejected seconds before the jet erupted into flames, landing safely in the remote Mojave Desert near Trona. The crash, which occurred at approximately 10:45 AM, was captured on video and is now going viral, showing the split-second escape that saved the pilot’s life. Authorities confirm the pilot is in stable condition under medical care, while the jet was destroyed in the fiery crash. WATCH
04 December,2025 10:26 PM IST
A devastating fire has ripped through the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, engulfing multiple high-rise residential towers and leaving dozens missing in one of the city’s deadliest recent blazes. The 31-storey Wang Fuk Court megablock, home to over 2,000 residents, was overtaken by flames in a nightlong battle, with escape routes blocked and smoke reducing visibility to near zero. Tragically, thirteen lives have been confirmed lost, while families watch helplessly as scaffolding collapses and flames consume their homes. Survivors recount deafening explosions and chaos as firefighters work tirelessly through the night to control the inferno. WATCH
27 November,2025 01:27 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
