Tag: fire

ON THIS DAY: John Walker invents the friction match (1826)

On this day in 1826, English chemist and pharmacist John Walker made an accidental discovery that would quietly change everyday life: the friction match....

Hong Kong fire poses test for China’s grip on the city

A huge fire still burning in a Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex that has killed at least 55 people with almost 300 missing poses...

Major warehouse fire in London

Around 150 firefighters rushed out on 25th of November to tackle a blaze in a warehouse in west London, where fireworks were likely stored,...

At least 13 dead after fire engulfs residential buildings in Hong Kong

At least 13 people died and an unknown number were trapped on Wednesday after a massive fire engulfed multiple high-rise towers of a residential complex in...

Fire at Nicosia apartments was set deliberately

The fire in the Nicosia apartments was set maliciously, the Fire Service reports. In a statement, it says:“The investigation into the causes of the fire...

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Six face trial today for Stavros Demosthenous murder

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