Electric Mini Coopers recalled over major fire risk
More than 1400 electric vehicles have been recalled due to a serious issue with their batteries that could cause fires.
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Disaster alert: the areas at higher risk of flood, fire
Australia's emergency management teams are preparing for severe spring weather, with parts of the nation set for higher-than-average fire and flood risk.
‘Petrified’ siblings fight for their lives after blaze
The father of one-of-the-three children found unconscious inside a burning home says one child may not survive as the siblings remain critical in hospital.
Two children die after being found in burning home
Two young girls have died in hospital after being critically injured in a fire at a house in Melbourne's northwest.
Fire response ramps up ahead of stark spring warning
Queensland is preparing its aerial firefighting fleet ahead of the high bushfire risk warning across spring and summer.
Blaze at Kenya boarding school kills 17 students
A fire at a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 17 students and injured 14 others, the latest in a series of blazes at the nation's schools in recent years.
Home-alone probe as kids in house fire fight for life
Three children, aged from one to five, are in a critical condition as police investigate the cause of a house fire and whether they were home alone.
Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames UK govt and industry
Years of failures by government and industry made London's Grenfell Tower a "death trap" where 72 people were killed, a damning report on the 2017 tragedy says.
Be prepared: north told to brace for spring bushfires
After recent above-average temperatures, the national council for fire and emergency services is predicting a risky spring fire season in northern Australia.
‘Dangerous’ building cladding used despite fire risks
Building owners are seeking millions in damages over combustible cladding that could rain flaming debris on those below, like during the Grenfell Tower blaze.
Class action seeks ‘fullest relief’ over dodgy cladding
A group of building owners has asked a judge for the maximum relief possible after spending millions replacing combustible cladding that caused a fire risk.
‘Negligent villains’ blamed for cladding fire risk
A combustible cladding manufacturer has defended its product in court, saying misuse by negligent building professionals created an increased fire risk.
Art safe as fire hits London’s historic Somerset House
Staff say artwork has not been damaged during a blaze at London's historic Somerset House.
One dead as Greek wildfire burns in Athens suburbs
A wildfire continues to burn in suburbs close to the centre of Athens as hundreds of people are forced to relocate.
Timber industry battles shift to man-made power poles
The timber industry has stepped up its fight against the phase out of wooden power poles in NSW - a move designed to make the network more fire resilient.
Gasps in court as accused teen arsonists freed on bail
Two 19-year-old men charged over a large fire that left two men dead have been granted bail and must abide by a night time curfew.
Gasps in court as teens freed on bail over fatal fire
Two 19-year-olds charged over a fire that left two men dead have been granted bail but a magistrate warned it could be revoked if they are caught out at night.
Toxic factory fireball contained but will rage for days
A huge factory fire billowing toxic smoke is expected to burn for days, with residents told to stay indoors and a major freeway shut for health reasons.
Toxic waterway alert as factory inferno probe continues
Contaminated waterways near a toxic factory fire in Melbourne's west are causing concern, with the cause of the blaze still under investigation.
Community mourns children as dad faces court for fire
A man charged with murdering three of his children and attempting to kill others in a fire allegedly wrestled with rescuers to stop them saving the youngsters.
Virtual reality tech, batteries named in safety probe
Battery-powered products and new kinds of consumer gadgets will be closely examined by Australia's consumer watchdog as a top priority.
Workers face uncertain future as mine fire continues
Workers have been told they will continue to be paid for another couple of weeks as authorities battle an underground coal mine fire in central Queensland.
Wrong e-scooter charger led to fire, man’s death
A Queensland man died from severe burns after a lithium-ion battery fire erupted in an e-scooter connected to a different model charger, a coroner has ruled.
Three children dead, four in hospital after house fire
Three children have died and four others are lucky to be alive after a house fire in Sydney's west. The cause of the blaze is not yet known.
Baby among three children dead after DV house fire
Three children have died and four others are lucky to be alive after their father allegedly tried to stop people trying to rescue them from their burning home.
Three children dead after rescue attempts ‘frustrated’
Three children are dead and four others are lucky to be alive after their father allegedly tried to stop people trying to rescue them from their burning home.
Police guard man after kids die in ‘devastating’ fire
Police are investigating the deaths of three children in a house fire they believe is a domestic-related homicide but are yet to lay charges.
‘Horrifying, senseless’: fire tragedy kills three kids
NSW Premier Chris Minns says the state is reeling from a shocking house fire that killed three children after their father allegedly frustrated rescue attempts.
‘Heartbroken’ neighbour’s heroic rescue in deadly fire
As police continue investigating a tragic house fire that killed three children, a man who helped rescue four other kids has spoken about the tragedy.
Toxic smoke warning as chemical factory inferno rages
A "significant" factory fire has shot metal drums through the air as it billows toxic smoke with residents told to stay indoors and a major freeway shut.
String of house fires sparks warning from authorities
Residents in the Sunshine State have been warned to remain vigilant during winter following five separate house fires in the space of a week.