The blaze burned down a primate enclosure, killing at least 30 animals. Three women told the police that they were sorry for using flying lanterns on New Year’s Eve.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
Why the Fires in Australia Are So Bad
Bush fire season is nothing new to Australians, but this summer has been calamitous — and it’s far from over.
Apocalyptic Scenes in Australia as Fires Turn Skies Blood Red
Thousands of people fled from their homes as wildfires raged on the last day of the warmest decade on record in Australia.
Christmas Eve Wildfire in Chile Destroys Dozens of Homes
Firefighters struggled to control the blaze on a hillside in Valparaíso. The city’s mayor said the fire might have been set intentionally.
Australia’s Volunteer Firefighters Find It Hard to Pause, Even for Christmas
Thousands are working extended shifts to battle relentless blazes, raising questions about whether the country can continue to rely on an unpaid force.
Notre-Dame Will Not Host Christmas Mass, a First in More Than 200 Years
The Paris cathedral, which suffered a devastating fire this year, is still closed to the public as reconstruction efforts slowly get underway.
2 Firefighters Die in Australia Fires and Scott Morrison Ends Vacation
Facing harsh criticism for his absence, the prime minister said he would return from a Hawaii trip following the deaths of two volunteer firefighters.
Australia Records Its Hottest Day. At Least for Now.
A national heat wave pushed high temperatures across the country on Tuesday to an average of 105.6 degrees. Even more heat is in the forecast.
When Governments Get Complacent, Anger Rises
What do the fires around Sydney, the volcano eruption in New Zealand and Bougainville’s vote for independence have in common?
‘There Were No Safety Features’: Outrage Follows New Delhi Fire
The blaze at an illegal factory in New Delhi was one of the worst in recent years. The victims were migrant laborers from poor villages.