Fire Damages Mosque In Southern California
Investigators are looking at the cause of a fire at a Southern California mosque, which was reported to the authorities as possible arson.
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As Indonesia's Annual Fires Rage, Plenty Of Blame But No Responsibility
The onset of the rainy season in Indonesia brings hope of extinguishing forest fires that have raged for weeks, spawning both an environmental and political crisis in Southeast Asia's largest economy.
Fire At Romanian Nightclub Kills 27 People During Music Show
A crowded club in Bucharest became the scene of tragedy Friday night, after a fire broke out, spreading flames and smoke and causing a panic among the young patrons.
Wildfire Smoke Becomes The Health Threat That Won't Go Away
Cities and towns across the West are warning residents that high levels of smoke from forest fires threaten their health, with no sign of abating. That means indoor recess and no vacuuming.
Wildfire Worries Rage In Typically 'Wet' Washington State
Exceptionally dry conditions are fueling major blazes across the Pacific Northwest. A drought and rapid development in Washington mean the state may not be prepared to deal with a long, hot summer.
Taiwan Water Park Fire Claims First Victim
A woman who suffered burns to 90 percent of her body has died. Investigators are looking at what caused powder sprayed from the stage during a performance to catch fire. Nearly 500 people were burned.
Nearly 500 Burned In Taiwan As Fire Erupts In Water Park
The blaze started during a musical performance, NPR's Frank Langfitt reports, after colored powder shot out from the stage over the audience — and ignited.
Fire In Brooklyn Home Kills 7 Children
The fatal blaze that started shortly after midnight is being described as New York City's worst in seven years.
One Year After Calif. Rim Fire, Debate Simmers Over Forest Recovery
This third-largest wildfire in California's history struck the area near Yosemite National Park. Since then, controversy has broken out over whether to log the trees and replant seedlings.
Technology Tracks Crews Through The Fog Of Wildfire
Communication breakdowns can be fatal for firefighters, but are all too easy when crews are shrouded in smoke and a blaze is moving fast. Florida, with its millions of acres of forest and grassland, has rolled out a new system that can pinpoint crews without relying on voice communication.