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Human remains found after severe fire at villa near Vara, arson probe opened

Human remains have been found after a severe fire broke out in a villa outside Vara in Västergötland, police write on their website.

Four dead after being hit by train while clearing weeds at Japan station

Four people in Japan have died after being hit by a train north of Tokyo.

At least 17 killed in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv overnight

At least 17 people have been killed and dozens injured in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight. Ukraine's defences failed to shoot down a single Russian missile.

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire threatening Greek holiday resort near Athens

Hundreds of firefighters are battling to save a popular holiday resort on the Greek coast northwest of Athens as strong winds continue to sweep across the country, making firefighting efforts more difficult.

Fire at Krokstadelva in Drammen expected to burn for another 10 days

The rescue service expects it will take another ten days before the major fire in the community of Krokstadelva in the municipality of Drammen is completely extinguished.

Suspicion that emergency exits were blocked in deadly Bangkok pub fire

It remains unclear what triggered a catastrophic fire at a pub in northern Bangkok on Sunday. Around 30 people died in the inferno. Identification of the victims is still ongoing, but there is no information about Swedes.

At least five dead in major Antwerp apartment fire, several more injured

At least five people have died in a major fire in Antwerp, Belgian media report. The fire is still out of control.

Forest fire near Ålesund, Norway - 450 evacuated

A forest fire is raging on the slopes of Sukkertoppen mountain near the city of Ålesund in Norway. According to NRK, 450 people have been evacuated and the fire is not yet under control.

German one-million-euro reward in hunt for electricity saboteurs

German authorities are offering one million euros - equivalent to 10.6 million kronor - for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators behind a massive power outage in Berlin in early January.

Woman dead in house fire on Blidö, one missing

A woman in her 90s has died in a house fire on Blidö in the archipelago southeast of Norrtälje.

Nearly 130 dead in the inferno – several suspects arrested

Highly flammable materials created a death trap as the fire spread through the giant complex in Hong Kong. In addition, the buildings' fire alarms did not work, the fire department said on Friday. Almost 130 people have been confirmed dead after Wednesday's inferno. Eight more suspects have now been arrested.

Man Arrested for Starting Deadly New Year's Fire in Los Angeles

A 29-year-old man has been arrested suspected of having started one of the extensive deadly fires in California at the turn of the year, reports the US Department of Justice.

Elderly Man Rescued After Three Days in Taiwan Flood

Rescue efforts continue after the typhoon Ragasa's rampage in Taiwan which has cost over ten people their lives and where over 20 people are still missing.

Fire at Oslo Opera House Injures One, Now Extinguished

The fire that broke out at lunchtime at the Opera House in Oslo is now extinguished, reports Norwegian media. The building was evacuated and one person has inhaled smoke and suffered burns to their hands.

Explosion in Stockholm Suburb Injures Mother and Child

Nothing like this has happened in the row house area south of Stockholm, says Marie-Louise, who has lived there since it was built. In the middle of the night, she was awakened by an explosion, which caused severe injuries to a mother and her child. The fire raged, says another neighbor.

Fire Destroys Strömsund Apartment Building; Public Alert Issued

A fully developed fire has broken out in a multi-family house in Strömsund. A VMA has been issued.

Nightclub Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic Claims Over 140 Lives

The nightclub in the Dominican Republic became a death trap when the roof collapsed. Over 140 people have so far been confirmed dead, including a famous singer and two former baseball players. The search for survivors in the rubble is now being gradually discontinued.

Gene Hackman may have been dead for two weeks

The circumstances surrounding the death of the Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa are still unclear. Tests show no signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, however, the couple had likely been dead for a longer period of time.

Unclear circumstances surrounding Gene Hackman's death

The American actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead. The circumstances surrounding the deaths are still unclear. According to the police documents, Hackman, his wife, and one of the couple's dogs had been dead for a while – and they were found in different rooms.

State of Emergency on Santorini after Hundreds of Tremors

The High-Rise Building Will Be Demolished – Seven Years After the Deadly Fire

Over seven years after the major fire in Grenfell Tower in London, the 24-story building will now be demolished. 72 people died in the fire.

The Rescue Chief: Things No One Should Have to See

Even if Nerikes Fire Brigade has practiced and prepared for situations like the school shooting in Örebro, it is not possible to be fully prepared. They encounter scenes that one cannot imagine, things that no one should have to see, says rescue chief Ulf Smedberg.

Death toll rises in California – new weather alert

At least 24 people have died in the fires raging in California. The wind is feared to increase and blow new life into the flames.

The Fires in LA Out of Control – Winds Intensify

Weaker winds have been a help to firefighters in Los Angeles on Friday as they tried to put out the devastating fires – but the calm is expected to be short-lived. So far, 13 people have been confirmed dead in the fires – a figure that is expected to rise.