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fromIrish Independent
3 hours ago

George's Dock fire: Firefighters bring blaze in Dublin's docklands under control

Firefighters brought a large blaze under control at George's Dock in Dublin's IFSC late Tuesday; the cause remains under investigation.
#financial-independence
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Retirement

Michael Houghton: 'For seven years, we prioritised FIRE over new cars, holidays and home renovations. But at some point we needed to start living'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

Michael Houghton: 'I was in knots over a 9 cupcake purchase. Is it any wonder my wife hates FIRE?'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Retirement

Michael Houghton: 'For seven years, we prioritised FIRE over new cars, holidays and home renovations. But at some point we needed to start living'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

Michael Houghton: 'I was in knots over a 9 cupcake purchase. Is it any wonder my wife hates FIRE?'

fromBoston.com
1 day ago

4 killed, including 2 children, in Conn. fire

The fire, which occurred early Monday morning, resulted in the tragic deaths of two adults and two children, sparking an investigation by authorities.
Miscellaneous
Dining
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Kitchen fire closes newly opened Original Joe's in Walnut Creek

Original Joe's in Walnut Creek has been temporarily closed following a small kitchen fire that caused minor smoke damage.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Twickenham fire: Firefighters tackle blaze at popular London dining street as area cordoned off

Firefighters in Twickenham battled a significant fire on York Street, affecting local traffic and businesses.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

I Invested My House Down Payment in ULTY - Here's How It Changed My Life

YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF has a high distribution yield and draws significant investor interest but involves considerable risk.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Brush fire next to 5 freeway triggers evacuation warnings and freeway closures in L.A. County

A brush fire along the 5 freeway led to the closure of several lanes and prompted evacuation warnings.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Fire engulfs five buildings in Lawrence, displacing more than 20

A five-alarm fire in Lawrence displaced over 20 people and caused significant damage to five buildings, with no civilian injuries reported.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Firefighters tackle blaze at Arthur's Seat landmark in Edinburgh

Fire crews are battling a blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, with no reported casualties.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

4-alarm Queens fire sends 5 firefighters to hospital, FDNY says

A four-alarm fire in Queens injured five firefighters and escalated quickly, requiring a large firefighting response.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

I'm 35; what is the perfect growth ETF to pair with VOO for long-term wealth?

ETFs are the preferred investment vehicle for Gen-Z and Millennials aiming for financial independence through the FIRE philosophy.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Fire extinguished in Spain's Cordoba mosque-cathedral DW 08/09/2025

Firefighters have extinguished a massive blaze that was burning in the historic mosque-turned-cathedral in the southern Spanish city of Cordoba.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fire breaks out at Cordoba's ancient mosque-turned-cathedral La Mezquita-Catedral

A fire broke out in the historic mosque-turned-cathedral in Cordoba.
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 week ago

Real fire: Wildfire threatens structures, prompts evacuations in Jurupa Valley

A vegetation fire, referred to as the Real fire, burned 7 acres in Jurupa Valley, threatening structures and prompting evacuations.
California
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Historic New Jersey synagogue destroyed in massive fire as rabbi, family 'luckily' escape unscathed

Historic New Jersey synagogue destroyed by fire; the rabbi and his family escaped unharmed.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Fire rips through synagogue in Rutherford, New Jersey

Fire broke out overnight at Congregation Beth El in Rutherford, New Jersey, starting around 2:45 a.m. and resulting in complete destruction of the synagogue.
Miscellaneous
France news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Giant fire in southern France under control DW 08/08/2025

Firefighters have contained a massive fire in Aude, France, which burned 17,000 hectares and caused one death, injuring 13 others.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Elderly woman dies in Co Tyrone house fire

The PSNI confirmed that an elderly woman in her 70s has died following a fire at a residential property in Derrycush Park, Aughnacloy.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

One dead in fiery overnight crash on Highway 13

A person died early Wednesday in a fiery crash on an East Bay highway that closed down a transition ramp. The crash happened about 3:10 a.m. on northbound Highway 13.
East Bay real estate
#arson
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Firefighters tackle factory fire blaze as 20 tonnes of tyres go up in smoke

Firefighters are tackling a large tyre fire in the West Midlands involving over 70 personnel, with no reported casualties.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

We're on pace for a $12 million retirement - should I take a stressful $600K job to push that to $18 million?

A Redditor must decide whether more money is worth a longer commute and five days in the office, complicating plans for early retirement.
Retirement
#san-jose
fromsilive
4 weeks ago

Fire at Staten Island home prompts FDNY response; ladders stretched to roof of residence

Firefighters responded to a blaze at a home in New Brighton on Monday morning, with the fire reported at a multi-story structure around 10:25 a.m. Firefighters could be seen extending ladders to the roof and upper floors of the building, with visible burn damage on the side of the structure.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Bay Area interstate shut down after big rig spills almonds, starts brush fire

A fire from a big rig on I-580 led to significant traffic disruptions and vegetation fires west of Tracy.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Westbound Interstate 580 closed after big rig fire spreads to hills near Altamont Pass

A fire that began on a big rig spread to a hillside near the Altamont Pass early Friday and forced a closure to one direction of a freeway.
California
#emergency-services
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
1 month ago

1 injured, 2 rescued during early morning boat fire off Santa Cruz County coast

A fishing boat caught fire off the Santa Cruz County coastline, necessitating a rescue and leading to one first responder being hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
#tomorrowland
#iraq
#oakland
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Ramon: Fire at historic house being investigated as arson

The fire broke out at the Harlan House, which is one of the oldest houses in San Ramon, according to a social media post from the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.
Renovation
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Tower blaze that sent smoke billowing into sky over London was accidental'

A fire in a 17-storey block of flats in Walworth started accidentally, injuring three people and causing significant damage.
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

9 dead in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility ranged in age from 61 to 86

Nine people died in a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, with inadequate staff response cited as a contributing factor.
#fall-river
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 month ago

Flats evacuated as fire rips through Kilburn chicken shop

A fire in the basement of a chicken shop on Kilburn High Road resulted in evacuations and road closures.
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Several vehicles found on fire in suspected arson at Scarborough auto body shop: police | CBC News

Toronto police are investigating a suspected arson involving multiple vehicles at an auto body shop in Scarborough with no reported injuries.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto

1 person dead in North York townhouse fire, paramedics say | CBC News

A person has died in a townhouse fire in North York, according to Toronto Paramedics.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Several vehicles found on fire in suspected arson at Scarborough auto body shop: police | CBC News

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Video shows firefighters still tackling smokey Erith industrial blaze a day later

On Saturday evening, flames could still be seen at the site, with firefighters using tall ladders to spray water down onto difficult-to-access parts of the warehouse.
London
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Blazing inferno tears through Bay Ridge building in Brooklyn, injuring 4 including firefighter

Four people suffered injuries from a fast-burning fire in a Brooklyn apartment building.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Seven Victims Identified In Yolo County Fireworks Warehouse Blast, Four Were Bay Area Residents

Of the seven victims in the explosion and fire at Devastating Pyrotechnics, four were Bay Area residents, including brothers Jesus and Jhony Ramos, along with Neil Justin Li and Christopher Goltiao Bocog.
California
#london
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Woman taken to hospital after south east London flat destroyed in huge fire

A woman has been taken to hospital after a flat fire in Walworth. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled the blaze in Hillingdon Street just before 2pm today (July 11).
London
#emergency-response
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
New York City

FDNY extinguishes two-alarm fire in Bed-Stuy home

A two-alarm fire at 559 Halsey St. displaced ten residents and caused significant damage to adjacent homes.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London food

Van engulfed by flames outside St Pancras International sending huge plumes of smoke into the sky

A van fire near St Pancras Train Station required firefighters to respond, leading to road closures and bus diversions.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fire crews tackle grass blaze on Wanstead Flats

About 70 firefighters are tackling a grass fire spanning 14 acres in north-east London. Ten fire engines and a wildfire response vehicle are involved.
London
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Superyacht ablaze in St Tropez port

A fire on the superyacht Sea Lady II in St Tropez raises concerns about potential sinking.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

8 horses dead in Mass. barn fire

The fire broke out at Mor Linn Farm around 11:15 p.m. and escalated to two alarms, engulfing a large barn at the North Street property.
Boston
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Boy, 12, dies after fire destroys block of flats in Lewisham

"A maisonette split between the ground and first floors was destroyed by the fire. Part of a maisonette split between the second and third floors was damaged by the fire along with a small part of the external fascia of the building."
London
#brixton
New York City
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Marble Hill fire tears through apartment building overnight in New York City

A fire in Marble Hill destroyed an apartment building and displaced many residents overnight.
London
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

AVOID AREA' warning as Croydon warehouse fire expected to last for hours'

Firefighters are currently managing a fire in a warehouse in Croydon, with significant resources deployed and road closures in effect.
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

FDNY extinguishes 2-alarm fire at Bed-Stuy home

A two-alarm fire at a Bedford-Stuyvesant home caused extensive damage, leading to assistance for displaced residents.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

4-alarm fire in Passaic, N.J. leaves dozens displaced

Firefighters responded at around 1:30 a.m. Saturday and immediately started rescuing residents from the building at Main Avenue and Madison Street.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Explosion at Rome fuel station leaves dozens injured

The blast occurred during refueling early Friday, sending thick black smoke into the sky, visible from across the city.
Public health
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Railway arches fire causes Tube chaos as Piccadilly line trains halted

Firefighters are working to control a blaze affecting a key Tube line near Roxeth Green Avenue, impacting local businesses and commuters.
fromwww.euronews.com
1 month ago

Video. Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian cities, injuring children in Odesa

Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper confirmed that six apartments were destroyed and 36 others were damaged due to a fire in a multistorey block.
Europe news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

1 dead after outdoor fire in North York | CBC News

One person is dead following an outdoor fire in North York.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Driver dead in fiery one-car weekend crash in Walnut Creek

A driver died early Sunday morning in a fiery one-car crash near the downtown area, police said. Authorities did not identify the person immediately, pending notification of family members.
California
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Riverside firefighters battle Mandalay fire; residents ordered to flee

A four-alarm vegetation fire in Riverside has burned over 60 acres, prompting mandatory evacuations and significant firefighting efforts.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

1 dead, 2 hurt in Philadelphia fire and explosion that leveled or damaged multiple homes

"After pulling through some of the rubble, we were able to find that we actually did have a victim that was in the collapse. It was also determined that the victim at that point had deceased in the collapse."
Canada news
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Approximately 200 people displaced in Baldwin, N.Y. building fire

A large fire destroyed an apartment building in Baldwin, leaving dozens of families homeless and prompting a significant emergency response.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

We're 43, have $3.5 million saved, and still fly economy - how much do we need before calling it quits?

Even wealthy individuals may feel anxious about spending, like a Redditor with $3.5 million who still worries about finances.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Crews responding to 2-alarm grass fire in Concord

A two-alarm brush fire in Concord has been sparked by a car fire, leading to road closures.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Van 'completely destroyed' after fire near King's Cross station

A van was completely destroyed by fire outside King's Cross station. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after receiving multiple calls, with the fire under control within 44 minutes.
London food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

6 hospitalized, 1 in critical condition, in early morning fire in Framingham

Six people were hospitalized due to an early morning fire in Framingham, with one critically injured.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Retired police officer - a 'community staple' - dies in Revere fire

"Richie Serino was a community staple, who took pride in his home and his family," Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe said. "He comes from a lineage of Reverians with a rich history in public service."
Boston real estate
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Last Month's BART Fire at San Leandro Was Actually a Systemwide' Issue, and Could Happen Again at Any Station

BART has identified potential systemwide vulnerabilities following a fire caused by a frayed volt cable, prompting a thorough investigation into safety measures.
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