FIRE

Notre-Dame blaze a symbol of the transience of ‘civilisation’

Article Rafael Winkler - 25 Apr 2019

The image of the iconic church on fire interrupted the French nation’s link to its heritage and history

Wupperthal fire: Police investigating arson case after fire ravaged historic town

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Jan 2019

The small Cederberg town saw its Moravian Mission Station, clinic and town hall destroyed over the weekend.

Alex fire leaves scores destitute as they work on rebuilding

Article Mashadi Kekana - 7 Dec 2018

Approximately 500 shacks were reduced to ash on Thursday in what residents say began as an altercation involving someone living at the settlement

#AlexFire: ‘The mothers were very involved in their children’s lives’ – teacher

Article Mashadi Kekana - 19 Sep 2018

The teacher of one of the four children that died in a fire in Alexandra says the mothers loved their children and that should not be forgotten

Parents neglect kids to care for themselves

Article Mashadi Kekana - 19 Sep 2018

The four children who died on Sunday after a fire burnt down their home are being remembered by the community and their schools in Alexandra

Editorial: From the embers of fire, stoke hope

Article Editorial - 7 Sep 2018

It is the likes of emergency services —the firemen and the paramedics —who bear the brunt for shortfalls in the public purse

#JoburgFire: Neighbouring buildings asked to evaluate

Article Gemma Ritchie - 6 Sep 2018

The fire began burning again on Thursday, and the City of Johannesburg has called for reinforcements

#JoburgFire: ‘This is what we warned would happen’ – unions

Article Sarah Smit - 5 Sep 2018

The fire comes after the unions were told just last Friday that the department would not be moving offices despite their complaints about safety

How to survive your Kuga

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Jan 2017

It’s not funny for the owners who want to ditch a vehicle on which they still owe money.

Firefighters grounded in risky season

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Aug 2015

Fire season is upon Mpumalanga and its forestry industry, but several key firefighting aircraft remain grounded.

‘Massive’ fire at Kenya’s Nairobi international airport

Africa Staff Reporter - 7 Aug 2013

A serious fire at one of East Africa's most vital transport hubs, Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, has caused significant damage.

Relatives plead for answers after 120 killed in China fire tragedy

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 Jun 2013

Relatives of workers killed in a fire at a Chinese slaughterhouse have blocked traffic and scuffled with police, demanding answers to the disaster.

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