Fires

Illinois 1 hour ago

Illinois woman dies 2 weeks after being seriously injured in house explosion

An Illinois woman died two weeks after she was injured in a house explosion. The woman died as a result of thermal injuries. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

West Virginia 6 days ago

WV woman who started fire that killed her parents sentenced to life, eligible for parole in 15 years

A woman from West Virginia who started a fire that killed her parents has been sentenced to life in prison. The woman will be eligible for parole in 15 years.

California September 22

California man arrested after trying to light another man on fire

A California man was arrested after he poured a cup of gasoline on another man and tried to light him on fire. The victim was able to drive away before being ignited.

Europe September 22

Oil tanker catches fire off Gulf of Finland, crew extinguishes the flames

An 820-foot oil tanker burst into flames in the Gulf of Finland, but the crew was able to put out the blaze before anyone was injured. Estonian officials are investigating.

Chicago September 21

Chicago residents in shock after residential building explosion: 'All of a sudden I hear a boom'

Chicago residents living near a building that exploded remain in shock and disbelief Tuesday. One man says he would have been crushed by debris if he hadn't been running late.

Japan September 21

Japanese man sets himself on fire to protest former PM Shinzo Abe’s funeral

A Japanese man deliberately doused himself in oil and set himself on fire to oppose the government’s decisions to hold a funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Pennsylvania September 20

PA farmhouse fire kills 4, 1 person still missing

A fire at a farmhouse in western Pennsylvania killed four people and required the help of about a dozen fire departments to put out the blaze. One person still remains missing.

China September 16

42-floor Chinese skyscraper engulfed in flames

A China building was seen wreathed in flame on Friday. The cause of the fire at the China Telecom building was not immediately known. No casualties were reported.

ENTERTAINMENT September 15

'Chicago Fire' shooting was 'unbelievable,' funeral home director says real blaze nearby made scene 'chaotic'

"Chicago Fire" actors battled a fake fire when a real blaze broke out down the street, causing confusion among bystanders which was then followed by a shooting.

ENTERTAINMENT September 14

'Chicago Fire' halts production after shooting near set in Oak Park, police confirm shooter 'fled scene'

"Chicago Fire" stopped production Wednesday after a gunman shot at a group of people standing nearby. The shooter remains at large after fleeing the scene.