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 ISTTragedy struck near Jaisalmer as an AC sleeper bus traveling toward Jodhpur was engulfed in a massive fire, leaving at least 20 passengers dead and 16 others critically injured. Preliminary reports indicate the fire was caused by a mechanical fault that led the automatic doors to jam shut, trapping passengers inside as flames spread rapidly through the aisle. Bodies were discovered clustered near the exit, suggesting desperate escape attempts. Eyewitnesses say a passing water tanker played a crucial role in containing the blaze before firefighters arrived. The incident occurred near the Army War Memorial, prompting immediate intervention by military rescue units. WATCH
15 October,2025 07:27 PM ISTA massive gas tanker overturned and exploded on a major highway near Iztapalapa and Chalco, unleashing a fireball that engulfed dozens of vehicles. At least 3 people were killed and 70 others injured, including children, many suffering severe burns. Hospitals are overwhelmed as survivors fight for their lives. This is the second major tanker disaster in Mexico this week — exposing serious concerns over safety, regulations, and oversight of propane transport.
11 September,2025 07:17 PM ISTA massive fire broke at a tyre factory godown in Delhi's Okhla Phase-1 area on Wednesday causing major damage to the goods in the building. Ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames. The fire is under control now. No causalities have been reported yet.
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