Fires

AIR AND SPACE March 21

Hot-air balloon crashes into power line, basket breaks off and sparks fly: video

Video captures the moment a hot-air balloon hit a power line in Minnesota, causing the basket to detach with three passengers on board who "miraculously" survived relatively unscathed.

Europe March 21

Wildfire response plans overhauled in Greece ahead of summer fire season

Greek authorities have announced new plans to address the issue of wildfires in the country, following devastating fires last year that claimed over 20 lives.

Las Vegas March 20

Las Vegas police officers save woman trapped in fire, bodycam video shows: 'Get me up there'

Bodycam shows police officers, who were finishing their shift, rushing toward flames scorching through a Las Vegas apartment and rescuing a woman trapped on the second floor.

ENTERTAINMENT March 15

Cara Delevingne's Los Angeles house destroyed by fire that sent firefighter to hospital

Cara Delevingne's home caught fire early Friday morning, resulting in a roof collapse. One firefighter was transported to a hospital, and an occupant suffered smoke inhalation.

Pennsylvania March 13

Bodies found in Pennsylvania house explosion identified as elderly couple

The people found dead following a massive house explosion that "completely leveled" the home in Pennsylvania have been identified, according to a report.

China March 13

2 dead, dozens injured in suspected gas explosion outside Beijing

An explosion, suspected to be caused by a gas leak, occurred at a fried chicken shop in Sanhe, China, killing at least two people and injuring 26 others.

New York March 8

Would-be NYC arsonist botches attempt to burn US, Israeli flags

A hateful would-be-arsonist was captured on video failing to set fire to an American and Israeli flag flying hanging outside a kosher eatery in New York City.

Iran March 7

1 dead, 3 injured in fire at oil refinery in Iranian port city

A fire broke out on Thursday at an oil refinery in Bandar Abbas, Iran, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to three others, according to state media reports.

Fires March 6

Michigan industrial fire site wasn't allowed to store gas canisters: officials

The Michigan industrial building that caught fire on Monday, sending gas canisters into the air and killing man, should not have had certain canisters, officials say.

Michigan March 5

Massive Michigan industrial fire sparks hundreds of explosions, sending debris flying and killing 1

A massive fire at an industrials building fire rocked a Detroit suburb Monday night, causing hundreds of explosions and sending debris and canisters shooting far into the air.