New archaeological evidence shows that fire was used by humans 350,000 years earlier than previously believed. This discovery reshapes our understanding of early human life, technology, and survival strategies. In this video, we explore the research, its significance, and what it reveals about our ancestors’ ingenuity and adaptation.

Fire First Used 350,000 Years Earlier Than Believed

A Delhi court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of the Luthra brothers, key accused in the Goa nightclub fire that killed multiple people and sparked nationwide outrage. The court ruled that the allegations were serious and the investigation still ongoing. The brothers, who were detained in Thailand and later brought to India, will remain in judicial custody as authorities continue probing the cause of the deadly blaze.


Goa Nightclub Fire: Delhi Court Rejected Luthra Brothers' Bail Plea on Wednesday 

A massive fire erupted at Surat’s Raj Textile Market in the early hours, prompting a large-scale emergency response with over 22 fire tenders deployed. The blaze, which started on the top floor, was brought under control after several hours.

Breaking: Major Fire at Surat Textile Market, No Casualties 

A massive fire broke out on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, forcing residents into the freezing cold as firefighters battled the blaze. Several buildings were evacuated, and emergency crews rushed to contain the flames and assist displaced families. The incident caused major disruptions in the area as authorities investigated the cause of the fire.

Manhattan: Fire Erupts on Upper West Side, Residents Forced into Cold

The owners of the Arpora-based nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, left India for Thailand just hours after a massive fire killed 25 people on December 6, prompting authorities to issue a lookout circular and launch an international search. Immigration records confirmed the brothers flew to Phuket.


Goa club owners are in Phuket, authorities issue look-out circular notice

Goa fire tragedy: Accused Gaurav Luthra & brother flee to Phuket, spotted during immigration check

A devastating fire broke out on the dance floor of a nightclub in Arpora, Goa, resulting in the deaths of four tourists and fourteen staff members. The tragedy has shaken the region and raised urgent questions about safety, preparedness, and emergency response. This video covers what is known so far and the impact of this heartbreaking incident.

Goa Fire Tragedy: Nightclub Owners Fled To Phuket After Fire Broke Out

A devastating fire broke out on the dance floor of a nightclub in Arpora, Goa, resulting in the deaths of four tourists and fourteen staff members. The tragedy has shaken the region and raised urgent questions about safety, preparedness, and emergency response. This video covers what is known so far and the impact of this heartbreaking incident.


Goa fire tragedy: Nightclub owners absconding, police probe underway

Goa Fire Tragedy: Lookout Notice Against Club Owners

Australia’s bushfire season has turned deadly as intense fires rage north of Sydney, threatening communities, wildlife, and critical infrastructure. With extreme weather conditions fuelling the flames, authorities have issued urgent warnings and mobilised firefighting resources across the region.

Australia’s Bushfire Season Turns Deadly With Blazes North of Sydney

Hong Kong's citizens were voting on Sunday in an election where the focus is on turnout, with residents grieving and traumatised after the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years and the authorities scrambling to avoid a broader public backlash.
Security was tight in the northern district of Tai Po, close to the border with mainland China, where the fire engulfed seven towers. The city is holding elections for the Legislative Council, in which only candidates vetted as "patriots" by the China-backed Hong Kong government may run.

Hong Kong Polls: Turnout Near Record Low Amid Anger Over Deadly Blaze

At least 23 people died after a fire at a nightclub in India's Goa state, the chief minister of the state said on Sunday (December 7) as videos on social media showed ambulances lining up to help the injured.

The incident occurred around 12:04 a.m. local time (6:34 p.m. GMT Saturday) in the village of Arpora, the state's police chief, Alok Kumar.

Goa Club Blast: Massive Fire at Nightclub, Prez Murmu Prays For Speedy Recovery of Injured

Goa Club Blast: Goa's Arpora Night Club Fire Kills 23, PM Modi Calls Mishap Deeply Saddening

Thousands of Hong Kong residents queued to lay white and yellow flowers at a memorial following a deadly fire that shocked the city. The outpouring of grief reflects widespread sorrow and solidarity as officials continue investigations into the cause of the tragedy.


Hong Kong fire probe: 151 dead in deadly blaze, dozens still reported missing 

Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Stands At 128

High-Rise Inferno Kills 94, Hundreds Missing as Hunt for Survivors Intensifies
Hong Kong, China:  Hong Kong, China: At least 94 people have died after a massive fire engulfed multiple high-rise towers of a residential complex in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district on Wednesday, with thick grey smoke billowing out as emergency services battled to subdue the blaze. Several people remain trapped inside the burning towers. 

Hong Kong Fire: Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Leaves 94 Dead, Many Still Missing

Hong Kong Fire: High-Rise Inferno in Hong Kong Leaves 94 Dead, Search Ongoing

High-Rise Inferno Kills 94, Hundreds Missing as Hunt for Survivors Intensifies
Hong Kong, China:  Hong Kong, China: At least 94 people have died after a massive fire engulfed multiple high-rise towers of a residential complex in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district on Wednesday, with thick grey smoke billowing out as emergency services battled to subdue the blaze. Several people remain trapped inside the burning towers. Join us LIVE to know more on this!

Hong Kong Fire: High-Rise Inferno Kills 94, Hundreds Missing as Hunt for Survivors Intensifies

Hong Kong, China: Forty-four people have died after a massive fire engulfed multiple high-rise towers of a residential complex in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district on Wednesday, with thick grey smoke billowing out as emergency services battled to subdue the blaze. Several people remain trapped inside the burning towers. Watch for more details!


Hong Kong high-rise fire: Four blocks under control, operations continue in others  

Hong Kong fire: 3 arrested in Hong Kong as high-rise fire leaves at least 44 dead 

Hong Kong fire: 44 dead, hundreds missing after fire engulfs Tai Po complex, 3 arrested

Fourteen people have died after a massive fire engulfed several high-rise towers of a residential complex in Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district, with thick grey smoke billowing out as emergency services tackled the blaze.

Hong Kong: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Wang Fuk Court, 14 People Killed

A massive fire has erupted in Dhaka, triggering an emergency response as more than a dozen fire engines race to contain the blaze. Officials are still assessing the scale of the damage and potential casualties as firefighters battle the flames. This developing situation highlights ongoing urban safety challenges in Bangladesh’s capital. Stay tuned for real-time updates and ground reports.

Dhaka Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts, Over a Dozen Fire Engines Rushed to the Scene

A devastating fire has broken out in southwestern Japan, causing severe damage to 170 homes and forcing evacuations in multiple areas. The fire, which has been raging for several days, continues to threaten more buildings and infrastructure.

Massive Fire in Southwestern Japan Damages 170 Homes, Forces Evacuation

Japan: Massive Blaze Ravages 170 Buildings, Kills One

Eight critical patients were killed in a fire at the trauma center of the state-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur late Sunday night, officials stated.

Jaipur: Home Minister Amit Shah Expresses Grief over Hospital Fire Tragedy

A fire ripped through the Trauma ICU of Jaipur’s Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital late Sunday (Oct 5) night, killing six patients and leaving five others critical, officials said. The blaze broke out on the second floor of the Trauma Centre, where 24 patients were admitted — 11 in the Trauma ICU and 13 in a nearby semi-ICU. The fire spread quickly, releasing toxic smoke that engulfed the ward before staff and relatives could react. Trauma Centre in-charge Dr. Anurag Dhakad revealed that the blaze was triggered by a short circuit and said the team immediately began evacuations using trolleys, but six critical patients — two women and four men — could not be revived despite CPR.

BREAKING | Fire At Jaipur's Sms Hospital Kills 6 Icu Patients, 5 Critically Injured

India: Two Workers Killed, 20 Injured As Blast Triggers Fire At Textile Unit In Gujarat

The Flat Fire in Oregon has scorched over 22,000 acres, prompting mass evacuations and urgent firefighting efforts. Authorities warn of difficult conditions as crews battle to contain the rapidly spreading wildfire.


Oregon fire: flat fire burns 22,000 acres in Oregon

A fire broke out at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Hospital in Delhi on Thursday evening (August 14). As soon as reported, 10 fire tenders rushed to the spot. The fire affected the false ceiling of the AHU room.The massive fire broke out at the Mother and Child Block of the hospital.Firefighters and hospital staff took prompt action to prevent any unforeseen situation. The exact cause of the fire is unknown yet, and an investigation will be launched once the flames are completely doused.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/7-killed-including-2-children-in-delhi-wall-collapse-after-heavy-rain-1754739502425/amp">Also read: 7 killed, including 2 children, in Delhi wall collapse after heavy rain</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Delhi Fire Services said that no casualties have been reported due to the fire. The DFS received the call regarding a fire at 5:15 pm."We rushed 10 fire tenders to the hospital, and firefighting operations are ongoing," he said.However, AIIMS hospital has not released any official statement regarding the fire yet. Following the fire, patients and staff were safely evacuated from the incident area and the staff resumed routine medical operations where and as possible.&nbsp;WATCH | Odisha self-immolation tragedy: AIIMS declares student clinically dead after burn injuries<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/odisha-self-immolation-tragedy-aiims-declares-student-clinically-dead-after-burn-injuries-1752557375353/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/odisha-self-immolation-tragedy-aiims-declares-student-clinically-dead-after-burn-injuries-1752557375353/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This comes just a month after a fire broke out at the AIIMS Trauma Centre on July 3. To control the blaze, five fire tenders reached the location. The fire officials told the Indian news agency PTI that the blaze erupted after a transformer at the AIIMS trauma centre caught fire.At that time, AIIMS said, "We would like to inform that there was no fire at JPNATC, AIIMS Delhi. A fire incident occurred at an NDMC transformer located within the JPNATC complex, which was brought under control."&nbsp;WATCH | 15-year-old burnt girl airlifted from AIIMS Bhubaneswar to Delhi for critical treatment<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/15-year-old-burnt-girl-airlifted-from-aiims-bhubaneswar-to-delhi-for-critical-treatment-1753078459218/EMBED">https://www.wionews.com/videos/15-year-old-burnt-girl-airlifted-from-aiims-bhubaneswar-to-delhi-for-critical-treatment-1753078459218/EMBED</a>&nbsp;

The massive fire broke out at the Mother and Child Block of the hospital. As authorities were alerted, 10 fire tenders rushed to the spot. The fire affected the false ceiling of the AHU room. 

A fire broke out at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Hospital in Delhi on Thursday evening (August 14). As soon as reported, 10 fire tenders rushed to the spot. The fire affected the false ceiling of the AHU room. The massive fire broke out at the Mother and Child Block of the hospital. Firefighters and hospital staff took prompt action to prevent any unforeseen situation. The exact cause of the fire is unknown yet, and an investigation will be launched once the flames are completely doused. Also read: 7 killed, including 2 children, in Delhi wall collapse after heavy rain The Delhi Fire Services said that no casualties have been reported due to the fire. The DFS received the call regarding a fire at 5:15 pm. "We rushed 10 fire tenders to the hospital, and firefighting operations are ongoing," he said. However, AIIMS hospital has not released any official statement regarding the fire yet. Following the fire, patients and staff were safely evacuated from the incident area and the staff resumed routine medical operations where and as possible. WATCH | Odisha self-immolation tragedy: AIIMS declares student clinically dead after burn injuries https://www.wionews.com/videos/odisha-self-immolation-tragedy-aiims-declares-student-clinically-dead-after-burn-injuries-1752557375353/embed This comes just a month after a fire broke out at the AIIMS Trauma Centre on July 3. To control the blaze, five fire tenders reached the location. The fire officials told the Indian news agency PTI that the blaze erupted after a transformer at the AIIMS trauma centre caught fire. At that time, AIIMS said, "We would like to inform that there was no fire at JPNATC, AIIMS Delhi. A fire incident occurred at an NDMC transformer located within the JPNATC complex, which was brought under control." WATCH | 15-year-old burnt girl airlifted from AIIMS Bhubaneswar to Delhi for critical treatment https://www.wionews.com/videos/15-year-old-burnt-girl-airlifted-from-aiims-bhubaneswar-to-delhi-for-critical-treatment-1753078459218/EMBED

The massive fire broke out at the Mother and Child Block of the hospital. As authorities were alerted, 10 fire tenders rushed to the spot. The fire affected the false ceiling of the AHU room.&nbsp;

Fire breaks out at AIIMS Delhi; 10 fire tenders rush to hospital

A major fire erupted late Friday (June 13) night in a 67-storey residential tower in Dubai Marina. Dubai Civil Defence teams managed to fully extinguish the blaze after nearly six hours, bringing it under control by early Saturday morning.<h2>Quick evacuation</h2>Dubai Civil Defence teams quickly responded to the fire and safely evacuated 3,820 people from 764 apartments. The operation was carried out smoothly, with special teams making sure everyone was safely guided out of the building.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Dubai skyscraper engulfed in a massive fire, nearly 4,000 people evacuated from the building. Fortunately, there were no casualties. Rescue teams responded quickly. <a href="https://t.co/fogzQrvU1G">pic.twitter.com/fogzQrvU1G</a>&mdash; Neetu Khandelwal (@T_Investor_) <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Investor_/status/1933846382840054270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Fire contained in six hours</h2>Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control and fully extinguish it within six hours. Their fast and professional response helped prevent further damage or harm.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-significant-blow-israel-says-iran-s-nine-nuclear-scientists-killed-in-strike-full-list-of-who-they-were-1749896437539">'Significant blow': Israel says Iran's nine nuclear scientists killed in strike | Full list of who they were</a>&nbsp;In a statement on X, Dubai Media Office wrote, “Dubai Civil Defence teams successfully extinguished the fire within six hours in a 67-storey building in the Marina area, after ensuring the safety of all 3,820 residents.”<h2>What’s the current situation?</h2>Even after the fire was put out, smoke could still be seen in the area. The Dubai Media Office wrote on X, “Following the containment of the fire and the safe evacuation of all residents, the smoke currently visible at the site is due to ongoing cooling operations as part of the firefighting process. Control measures remain in place and the situation is fully managed by the firefighting teams.”&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtY1IhhXwAAiGxj?format=jpg&amp;name=large" alt="Image"></figure><h2>Fire hampers tram services</h2>Following the fire at the building in the Marina area, the tram services in Dubai were disrupted. Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai in a statement on X wrote, “For #Dubai_Tram users, RTA informs you that the service is disrupted between Dubai Marina Station (No. 5) and Palm Jumeirah Station (No. 9) due to a fire in a building adjacent to the service. This is to ensure passenger safety and to facilitate the work of firefighting teams responding to the incident.”&nbsp;The authority further informed that for the convenience of people, bus service has been provided between the affected stations.

A major fire erupted late Friday night in a 67-storey residential tower in Dubai Marina. Dubai Civil Defence teams managed to fully extinguish the blaze after nearly six hours, bringing it under control by early Saturday morning.

A major fire erupted late Friday (June 13) night in a 67-storey residential tower in Dubai Marina. Dubai Civil Defence teams managed to fully extinguish the blaze after nearly six hours, bringing it under control by early Saturday morning. Quick evacuation Dubai Civil Defence teams quickly responded to the fire and safely evacuated 3,820 people from 764 apartments. The operation was carried out smoothly, with special teams making sure everyone was safely guided out of the building.

A major fire erupted late Friday night in a 67-storey residential tower in Dubai Marina. Dubai Civil Defence teams managed to fully extinguish the blaze after nearly six hours, bringing it under control by early Saturday morning.

'764 apartments, 3,820 people': Massive fire erupts in 67-storey building in Dubai Marina - WATCH

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