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Today: March 22, 2025
Today: March 22, 2025

FIRE

Environment|Political|US

US senators push for more funding for California fire recovery

Two Democratic U.S. senators on Friday visited the charred ruins of Altadena nearly three months after a devastating fire and made a case for more

US senators push for more funding for California fire recovery
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Gunmen fire at Iraqi consulate in Istanbul; no casualties reported

Gunmen riding a motorbike fired eight shots at the facade of the Iraqi consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Friday, the Iraqi foreign ministry said, in an incident that Turkey said

Business|Europe|Travel

Global travel chaos has airlines scrambling after fire forces Heathrow shutdown

The global travel industry was scrambling on Saturday to reroute passengers and fix battered airline schedules after a huge fire at an electrical substation serving London's

Global travel chaos has airlines scrambling after fire forces Heathrow shutdown
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli military says it intercepted missile fired from Yemen; Houthis claim responsibility

The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Friday, one day after shooting down two projectiles launched by Houthi militants.

Crime|Lifestyle|US

Candlelight vigil held for 5 family members one year after fatal fire in Jeannette

Candlelight vigil held for 5 family members one year after fatal fire in Jeannette

Candlelight vigil held for 5 family members one year after fatal fire in Jeannette
Crime|Travel|US

Airbnb hosts charged with manslaughter after fire killed mother, daughter

Airbnb hosts charged with manslaughter after fire killed mother, daughter

Airbnb hosts charged with manslaughter after fire killed mother, daughter
Europe|Local|News|Travel|US|World|WrittenByLAPost

Most LAX – Heathrow flights cancelled as London airport closes after blaze

Dozens of flights originating between London’s Heathrow Airport and LAX have been cancelled as the British airport turns away all incoming air traffic Friday due to a fire nearby. Heathrow Airport is closed most of Friday after a fire at an electrical substation cut power to the entire facility. More than 600 flights were scheduled to land, carrying as many as 145,000 people. The disruption has raised questions about the resiliency of Britain’s infrastructure. “I know the situation in Heathrow is causing distress and disruption, especially for those travelling or without power in their homes,” said British Prime Minister Keir

Most LAX – Heathrow flights cancelled as London airport closes after blaze
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Local|News|US|WrittenByLAPost

Pacific Dining Car, 104-year-old steakhouse, struck by second fire during restoration

Around 100 firefighters responded to a fire Thursday at the site of Pacific Dining Car, a historic Westlake steakhouse which operated from 1921 to 2020. The building sustained damage, but was not destroyed, with most destruction located in its attic and on its roof. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, no occupants were found in the building, and no injuries were reported. Pacific Dining Car was notable for its all-night hours and lavish interior — meant to resemble a restaurant aboard a luxury train — as well as its celebrity clientele.  The restaurant was founded in 1921, and moved

Pacific Dining Car, 104-year-old steakhouse, struck by second fire during restoration
Crime|Health|US

Woodland home dating back to early 1900s catches fire, 3 people sent to hospital

Woodland home dating back to early 1900s catches fire, 3 people sent to hospital

Crime|Europe|World

North Macedonia orders detention for 13 people over nightclub fire that killed 59

Thirteen people including a former government minister were remanded in custody for 30 days in North Macedonia on Friday over a nightclub blaze, believed to have been caused by

North Macedonia orders detention for 13 people over nightclub fire that killed 59
Europe|Travel|World

'I need to be home': stranded Heathrow passengers separated from loved ones

Thousands of travellers stranded by a huge fire near London's Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, scrambled to find ways to get home and reunite with their

'I need to be home': stranded Heathrow passengers separated from loved ones
Business|Europe|Travel

A look at some of history's worst air travel disruptions before a fire shut Heathrow

A fire that closed London’s Heathrow Airport has sparked one of the most serious disruptions to air travel in years

A look at some of history's worst air travel disruptions before a fire shut Heathrow
Business|Europe|Travel|World

What we know about the fire that brought London's Heathrow Airport to a standstill

Hundreds of flights to and from London’s Heathrow Airport have been canceled after a fire at a nearby substation knocked out power to Europe’s busiest airport, disrupting travel plans for hundreds of thousands of people around the world

What we know about the fire that brought London's Heathrow Airport to a standstill
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Firefighters and police investigating cause of fire that led to Heathrow shutdown

London firefighters are working with police to investigate the cause of a huge fire at an electrical sub-station which shut down Heathrow Airport on Friday, a fire-fighting chief

Firefighters and police investigating cause of fire that led to Heathrow shutdown
Business|Economy|Europe

UK's beleaguered statistics office hit by new data problem

Britain's statistics office, already under fire for its unreliable labour market data, paused publication of industrial inflation figures on

UK's beleaguered statistics office hit by new data problem
Business|Europe|Travel|World

The Latest: Heathrow coming back to life hours after fire shut down busy hub

Heathrow Airport is stirring back to life, with flights slowly resuming about 18 hours after an inferno at an electrical substation caused a power outage that shuttered Europe’s busiest air travel hub and left 200,00 passengers stranded

The Latest: Heathrow coming back to life hours after fire shut down busy hub
Europe|Travel|World

Key facts about Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest hubs

Britain's Heathrow Airport, a major global travel hub, said it would be closed for all of Friday after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out its power, disrupting flight

Key facts about Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest hubs
Europe|Travel|World

What to know about airlines due to fly into Heathrow Airport on Friday

Britain's Heathrow Airport said on Friday that it had begun reopening after a massive fire at a nearby electrical substation knocked out power, forcing a shutdown at Europe's busiest

What to know about airlines due to fly into Heathrow Airport on Friday
Europe|Travel|World

Heathrow flights resume after closure causes global flight turmoil

Flights at Britain's Heathrow resumed late on Friday after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe's busiest airport for

Heathrow flights resume after closure causes global flight turmoil
Europe|Travel

London's Heathrow slowly resumes flights after a fire cut power to Europe's busiest airport

A fire at an electrical substation knocked out power to Heathrow Airport for most of Friday, forcing Europe’s busiest hub to shut down for roughly 18 hours, causing widespread cancellations and rerouting headaches, and stranding roughly 200,000 passengers

London's Heathrow slowly resumes flights after a fire cut power to Europe's busiest airport
Asia|Political|World

North Korea's Kim oversees test-fire of surface-to-air missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of the country's latest anti-aircraft missile system on Thursday, state media KCNA reported, as some experts said

North Korea's Kim oversees test-fire of surface-to-air missiles
Environment|Technology|US

Train stuck after sparking brush fire then catching fire itself

Train stuck after sparking brush fire then catching fire itself

Train stuck after sparking brush fire then catching fire itself
Business|Food|Lifestyle|US

Community helping dessert food truck owner buy new truck after it catches fire on I-59

Community helping dessert food truck owner buy new truck after it catches fire on I-59

Community helping dessert food truck owner buy new truck after it catches fire on I-59
Environment|US

Firefighters respond to a dozen fires in Reynolds County area

Firefighters respond to a dozen fires in Reynolds County area

Health|US

Off-duty firefighters save man's life during outing on beach

Off-duty firefighters save man's life during outing on beach

Off-duty firefighters save man's life during outing on beach