A significant fire erupted shortly after midnight in a commercial building on Schrijwerkerstraat in the Hoogvliet area of Rotterdam. The fire, which occurred in a company that provides workwear services, prompted a substantial response from the fire department due to…
A catastrophic fire erupted in the Ember Hotel near Bangkok’s popular Khao San Road, resulting in the deaths of three foreign tourists and injuries to several others. The blaze, which broke out around 9 PM local time, prompted the evacuation…
A fire in a karaoke bar in Hanoi, Vietnam, resulted in at least eleven fatalities, with authorities suspecting arson as the cause. The incident, which also left two individuals injured, highlights ongoing safety issues in the country, where deadly fires…
The Mayor of Kozani, Yiannis Kokkaliaris, has signed a contract for the maintenance and repair of the special parking area in Syntagma Square. The contract, amounting to €96,267, includes necessary renovations to ensure compliance with fire safety certifications. The project…
The Regional Department of Thrace of the Technical Chamber of Greece, in collaboration with the Greek Institute of Fire Protection of Constructions, is organizing a seminar focusing on fire protection regulations and implementation frameworks. Scheduled for December 18 from 15:30…
An Iraqi wedding hall owner has been sentenced to ten years in prison for causing a deadly fire that claimed 134 lives and injured over 150 during a wedding in September last year. The tragedy occurred near Mosul, with approximately…
New legislation in Greece mandates that all vehicle owners obtain insurance against natural disasters, including fire and flooding. The law, officially designated as Law 5162/2024, outlines requirements for vehicle insurance to cover such risks based on current market value. This…
The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has been officially reopened five years after a devastating fire. Archbishop Laurent Ulrich opened the doors during a ceremony attended by prominent figures including French President Emmanuel Macron, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and UK’s Prince…
The Mayor of Elassona, Nikolaos Gatsas, signed a contract with the architectural firm led by Spyridoula Dedemadi for a fire protection study for local schools. The study, funded through the ‘Philodimos II’ program, is budgeted at €107,147.57 and will cover…
The Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis, has approved funding for fire safety measures in schools and buildings within the Municipality of Athens, amounting to €1,002,307. The project involves electromechanical work, including automatic fire suppression systems, fire…
A significant fire broke out in garages in Wolvega, Netherlands, following several explosions. Local authorities issued an NL-Alert advising residents to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke. Emergency services responded quickly and confirmed that,…
A report on fire safety in the old town of Corfu, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been submitted to the Prime Minister by the local residents’ association. Prepared by retired Fire Brigade General Nikolaos Kolovos, the study focuses on…
