Unnao Noodles Factory Fire Controlled After 4-Hour Battle
A major fire erupted at a noodles factory near Oonchadwar village in Unnao district early Monday. Two fire tenders battled flames for four hours to bring the situation under control.
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Hyderabad: Samsung Washing Machine Explodes, Causes Blast Scare
A Samsung washing machine exploded in a house near a Jain temple in Hyderabad, causing a massive blast due to a short circuit. The incident sparked panic in the area.
Kerala Vigilance Busts KSEB Corruption, Finds Lakhs in Bribes
A statewide vigilance raid at Kerala State Electricity Board offices exposed widespread corruption. Officials took bribes via bank transfers, approved fake bills, and bypassed e-tendering in a major scandal.
Lucknow Youth's Balcony Climb Stops Apartment Fire
A courageous young man in Lucknow climbed a burning flat's balcony to extinguish a fire, preventing a potential disaster in a residential building. His quick thinking saved the neighborhood.
Smoke at Mayawati's Birthday Press Conference in Lucknow
A short circuit disrupted Mayawati's 70th birthday press conference at BSP headquarters in Lucknow, causing smoke but no injuries. The BSP leader calmly resumed her speech.
Smoke at Mayawati's Press Conference in Lucknow
A short circuit caused smoke to fill the room during Mayawati's press conference in Lucknow. BSP state president confirmed a fused bulb led to the incident, with no injuries reported.
Two Major Fires in Kanpur Gut Properties, No Casualties
Kanpur witnessed two separate fire incidents destroying properties worth lakhs of rupees. A furniture shop and a residential flat were severely damaged, but no injuries occurred in either case.
Prayagraj Magh Mela Fire: Two Tents Gutted
A fire broke out at two tents in Prayagraj's Magh Mela campus on Tuesday evening. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, preventing further damage. Officials suspect a short circuit or a diya as possible causes.
Fire at Koraput School Hostel, No Casualties
A fire broke out at the boys' hostel of Umuri Ashram School in Koraput's Jeypore block, causing significant property damage. Officials suspect a short-circuit caused the blaze, with no injuries reported.
Fire at Jharsuguda Station Halts Mumbai-Howrah Trains
A fire caused by a short circuit at Jharsuguda railway station disrupted services on the Mumbai-Howrah route for nearly two hours on Tuesday morning, officials said.
15-Year-Old Boy Dies in Chennai Hut Fire
A devastating fire in a thatched hut near Madurantakam killed Dinesh, a 15-year-old speech-impaired and visually challenged boy, while his grandmother was at work.
3 Die in Goregaon House Fire, Electrical Fault Suspected
A devastating fire in Goregaon (West) claims lives of three family members. Details on the incident, rescue efforts, and the ongoing investigation into the cause.
Swiss Alpine Bar Fire: 40 Dead, International Probes Launched
Switzerland held a national day of mourning for 40 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire. Italian and French prosecutors have opened separate investigations into the tragedy.
Two separate fires cause heavy damage in Kanpur markets
Kanpur faced two major fire incidents on Thursday in Generalganj and Chaubepur. While no casualties were reported, property worth lakhs was destroyed. Officials suspect a short circuit in one case.
Major Fire in Delhi's Kapashera, Dozens of Shanties Gutted
A massive fire destroyed around 50 shanties in Delhi's Kapashera area, forcing large-scale evacuations. No casualties reported. Read the full details of the Delhi Fire Services' risky operation.
Girl, 2, dies in Etawah house fire caused by short circuit
A tragic fire caused by an electrical short circuit claimed the life of a two-year-old visually impaired girl in Etawah's Bhawanipura village. Read the full details of the incident and the police investigation.
Rs 10 Lakh Goods Destroyed in Hazaribag House Fire
A devastating fire in Hazaribag's Banaso village destroyed goods worth Rs 10 lakh stored by eight traders from West Bengal. No casualties reported. Police suspect short circuit as cause.
Fire in Bandra Building, No Casualties Reported
A significant fire broke out in a Bandra residential building on Saturday evening. Firefighters battled the blaze for over an hour. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Read the full details.
Kolhapur fire destroys house, causes Rs 15 lakh loss
A major fire caused by an electrical short circuit gutted a house in Kolhapur's Rajarampuri, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs 15 lakh. Swift action by firefighters prevented a larger tragedy in the densely populated area.
Bengaluru techie dies in rental house fire
A 34-year-old Accenture employee, Sharmila Kushalappa, died from suspected smoke suffocation after a fire broke out in her Bengaluru rented house. Police probe points to a short circuit.
3 Dead in Delhi Metro Staff Quarters Fire
A devastating fire at DMRC staff quarters in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar claims 3 lives. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Details on the incident and ongoing investigation inside.
3 Die in Majlis Park Fire at DMRC Staff Quarters
A devastating pre-dawn fire at DMRC staff quarters in Delhi's Majlis Park killed a family of three. Delhi Fire Services responded with 5 tenders. Read the full report on the tragedy.
Major fire at Daman packaging companies, rescue op on
A massive fire broke out at multiple packaging companies in Daman's Dabhel area. Several fire tenders are at the spot. Details on casualties and cause are awaited.
Fire damages 200+ vehicles at Kerala pay parking lot
A major fire erupted at a pay-and-park facility in Kerala's Kollam, destroying over 200 two-wheelers. The incident occurred late Monday night, with investigations ongoing. Read more.
Woman Dies of Asphyxiation in Bengaluru Flat Fire
A 32-year-old woman died of asphyxiation after a fire broke out in her KR Puram flat in Bengaluru. The incident occurred early Friday, with a short circuit suspected as the cause.
Over 7,300 Fires in Delhi Buildings Lacking Fire Safety NOC
Delhi fire department data exposes a crisis: 7,312 fires in FY 2024-25 occurred in buildings without valid fire safety NOCs. Residential properties were the worst hit. Read the full analysis and expert safety recommendations.
8 Short Books You Can Read in a Single Day
Discover 8 powerful and engaging short books perfect for finishing in one day. From classics to modern fiction, restart your reading habit with these compact yet profound stories.
Fire in Andheri High-Rise: 1 Dead, 6 Injured
A massive fire broke out in an 18-storey residential building in Mumbai's Andheri West, resulting in one fatality and six injuries. Rescue operations by fire brigade are ongoing.
Electrical Short Circuits: 2nd Leading Cause of Telangana Fires
Electrical short circuits caused 2,226 fires in Telangana this year, exposing risks from aging wiring and lax safety norms. Experts warn of Hyderabad's unique urban mix as a key vulnerability. Read more.
Footwear factory in Malappuram gutted in major fire
A footwear manufacturing unit in Malappuram's Aravankara was destroyed in a major fire on Friday. 11 fire tenders fought for 6 hours to control the blaze. Suspected cause is a short circuit.
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