M4 closed after lorry's hay bale load catches fire
A major HGV fire involving a hay bale load has closed the M4 westbound, causing severe delays. Discover the dramatic footage and the latest traffic updates here.
A major HGV fire involving a hay bale load has closed the M4 westbound, causing severe delays. Discover the dramatic footage and the latest traffic updates here.
Emergency evacuation at Cop30 climate summit in Brazil after fire erupts in pavilion. Social media footage shows attendees fleeing smoke and flames. Cause unknown.
A woman was rescued from a North London house fire believed to be caused by a cigarette. The London Fire Brigade issues a vital safety warning to all smokers.
The Pacific Palisades fire, LA's most destructive wildfire, killed 12 and destroyed 6800 structures. The Guardian seeks stories from survivors facing the holidays after losing everything.
Scrutiny intensifies over LA fire department's handling of initial blaze that reignited into catastrophic Palisades fire, killing 12 and destroying 6,800 structures. Mayor orders independent probe.
A major fire at an electrical substation caused explosions and forced the evacuation of an H&M store on Glasgow's Buchanan Street. Seven fire engines attended the scene.
A sacred temple pavilion in China was completely destroyed by flames after a visitor improperly used incense and candles. No casualties reported, but safety concerns raised.
Exclusive logs reveal dramatic rescue of 49 migrants from sinking dinghy in English Channel. New details show children among those rescued in one of last year's largest operations.
A man has died following a house fire in Romsey Road, Dagenham. London Fire Brigade and Met Police are investigating the cause of the blaze. Sign up for daily East London updates.
A pilot in his 60s miraculously escaped injury after his gyrocopter experienced trouble mid-air and performed an emergency landing near Bolton. Read the full details.
A huge fire tore through Exeter City FC's stadium, damaging a stand recently part of a £3.4m redevelopment. Emergency services battled the blaze overnight. Read the latest updates.
A London firefighter saved a family of seven from a ferocious e-bike battery fire in his first week on the job. Learn about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries and essential safety tips.
Rescue teams continue searching for a miner trapped in West Virginia's Rolling Thunder mine after flooding incident. Multiple agencies involved in urgent response operation.
A woman has tragically died following a house fire on Broome Road in Hampton, South West London. The London Fire Brigade is investigating the cause of the blaze.
A grassroots network of British citizens is undertaking dangerous rescue missions to evacuate children from war-torn Gaza, defying government inaction with extraordinary acts of courage.
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Greenwich as seventy firefighters tackled a massive rooftop fire that sent plumes of smoke across southeast London. Emergency services remain on scene.
London Fire Brigade sounds alarm over dangerous electrical habits after responding to multiple serious fires across the capital. Essential safety tips revealed.
A heartbreaking incident in West London as a family cat dies in a six-pump fire emergency. The devastating blaze in a residential property has left the community in shock.
Firefighters across England are responding to a dramatic increase in animal rescue callouts, from swans trapped in fishing lines to deer caught in fencing, revealing the hidden demands on emergency services.
Discover how Dr Richard Harris, the Australian diver who risked everything in the 2018 Thai cave rescue, confronts new challenges in the documentary 'Resurgence', exploring trauma, purpose and the power of human resilience.
Two adventurous women survive 72 hours trapped in treacherous Himalayan terrain before dramatic mountain rescue operation brings them to safety.
In an astonishing tale of human endurance, a French cyclist survived 72 hours at the bottom of a 130-foot ravine in the French Alps, staying hydrated with nothing but a bag of red wine until rescuers heard his faint cries for help.
Major new regulations take effect today targeting illegal streaming devices across the UK. Discover which regions are most affected by the nationwide crackdown on 'dodgy' Fire Sticks and what it means for users.
A massive fire has engulfed a residential property in London's exclusive Notting Hill, with nearly 100 firefighters working through the night to contain the devastating blaze that sent plumes of smoke across west London.
Discover how to create the perfect bonfire night gathering with fire pits, fairy lights and warming treats. Our guide shows you how to host an unforgettable outdoor celebration this November.
Devastating details emerge as 49-year-old London businessman Mark Perry dies in horrific fire at Spanish wellness retreat while celebrating a friend's birthday.
A devastating house fire in Sidmouth, Devon has turned into a murder investigation with five teenagers in custody as police probe the suspicious blaze that destroyed a residential property.
Three men have been charged with multiple child sexual offences in Rochdale following a major police investigation into grooming and exploitation of vulnerable victims.
Metropolitan Police confirm five arrests following devastating residential fire in Plumstead that resulted in one fatality, with investigation ongoing into suspected arson.
A coroner's inquest has detailed the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of 70-year-old Eliahu Sephardi, who was fatally attacked outside a Manchester synagogue in October.