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A four-alarm fire tore through a Brooklyn building housing three restaurants in Williamsburg, triggering evacuations and a Mayday; six FDNY firefighters suffered minor injuries and were treated at local hospitals as crews battled the blaze, with the cause under investigation and no patrons inside at the time.
An 85-foot crane collapsed at an upscale Miami construction site, toppled onto a passing car, started a fire and sent four people to the hospital—the driver and three construction workers.
A blaze at a Chilean nursing home, El Edén, killed 16 residents and left about 10 others evacuated. The fire began Friday night and was extinguished by Saturday morning. Authorities are investigating the cause, and President José Antonio Kast ordered a review of nursing‑home conditions nationwide to prevent future tragedies.
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship named Ocean Melody caught fire while docked for repairs at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., killing 25 of the 42 crew onboard; 17 were evacuated (including five injured) and the blaze was extinguished around 2:30 pm. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang urged urgent rescues and a full probe into fire hazards at the shipyard.
A cargo ship undergoing repairs at Qingdao’s Beihai Shipbuilding Co. caught fire, killing 25 people, with smoke visible at the port in China’s major shipping hub.
A brush fire along the 405 near the Getty Center grew to about 25 acres but stopped expanding by early evening; evacuation warnings were issued for zones around the Getty Center and Mount Saint Mary’s University and later lifted by 8:40 p.m. No injuries or homes were damaged as firefighters used ground crews and air drops in hot, dry conditions to contain the blaze.
A massive fire at the Stadium Flats construction site in downtown South Bend forced the cancellation of the apartment project’s groundbreaking and a ribbon-cutting for the nearby Diamond View Apartments. Residents were evacuated from Diamond View due to proximity; no damage to Four Winds Field itself, though the performance center siding and some signage were damaged, and embers caused debris and water damage in surrounding areas. The playoff game on Sept. 10 is still on as scheduled.
A massive fire at the Stadium Flats construction site in downtown South Bend forced evacuations of nearby Diamond View Apartments. Firefighters contained hotspots and prevented spread to the adjoining Cubs Performance Center and Four Winds Field; some siding damage and heat-related damage were noted on the performance center, but no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation, and residents remain evacuated while crews assess crane safety and build integrity.
A U.S. Navy command investigation found no single ignition source for the 11-hour fire on the USS New Orleans, citing human interaction as a factor and noting that 100 boxes of toilet paper blocked sprinkler heads, with hazardous materials improperly stored. Delays in locating the fire and missteps in firefighting procedures worsened the blaze, causing about $12 million in damage and two minor injuries. The ship was repaired and returned to service, with updated damage-control training implemented across the Navy.
A DHL cargo plane arriving from Phoenix at Los Angeles International Airport burst into flames during landing around 11:10 p.m. Video shows flames near the rear landing gear as the aircraft touched down. The pilot indicated a possible tire/braking issue, air traffic briefly diverted other aircraft, and firefighters extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported; the cause and aircraft condition are under investigation.
A hospital fire in Pakistan that killed 14 newborns spurred a broad safety review of fire-prevention and emergency-response measures in Punjab. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif dismissed Health Secretary Aslam Ghauri amid calls for accountability, while UNICEF urged stronger safety standards in health facilities. The Pakistani Taliban expressed condolences for the victims, and the tragedy follows another child-related disaster in Lahore earlier this year.
A fire at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia’s Far East killed seven workers and injured dozens, with 19 hospitalized for serious injuries and 104 treated for minor injuries. By later reports, bodies of six Chinese contractors and one Russian were recovered, nine Chinese workers were missing, and authorities formed a commission to investigate. Local air quality remained clear of toxic spikes, and residents were not considered at risk.
A West End Billings home fire linked to a family disturbance turned deadly after gunfire was exchanged with responders, with multiple victims including children found inside. Firefighters faced gunfire and had to haul water due to a lack of hydrants. A man outside the home died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities say they have identified all involved and the investigation is ongoing; there is no remaining threat to the public.
A three-alarm fire at an auto body shop in Newhall, Santa Clarita, spread to nearby businesses including the Newhall Refinery restaurant and The MAIN theater. The blaze began around 3 a.m., with more than 100 firefighters battling flames for hours; the cause is under investigation and up to six businesses were possibly affected, but there were no reported injuries.
Firefighters battled a second‑floor blaze at Forest Middle School in Bedford County, Virginia, and found an 8‑foot python in a classroom; officials say the snake escaped its tank, knocked over a heat lamp, and contributed to the fire, while the owner/teacher insists the incident was accidental and not the snake’s fault. A tortoise was killed and eight classrooms suffered water damage as crews neutralized the flames and shut off the sprinkler system.