Authorities say the death toll is expected to rise as rescue teams reach previously inaccessible areas.

Just one hour of heavy rain was enough to destroy 70 homes and shops, sweep away cars, and cut off major roads in and around Safi, authorities communicated in a statement according to several media reports.

A new Los Angeles Police Department after‑action report has revealed that breakdowns in communication and coordination among agencies contributed to evacuation delays and confusion during January’s Palisades fire, which scorched hillside neighbourhoods an

The 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles began as a small brushfire on New Year’s Eve, but investigators say it smouldered unseen in root systems for nearly a week before strong winds reignited it into one of the most destructive wildfires in city history.

A rescue operation turned tragic off the coast of Lofoten, Norway, when a Norwegian rescue worker died while searching for a missing 12-year-old Swedish girl after a boat carrying seven people capsized in Nappstraumen.

Lagos firefighters battled the fire for hours, hampered by limited access to water and outdated equipment. Rescue teams used cranes and ladders to reach those stranded on higher floors.

Residents within a one-mile radius were advised to stay indoors, close windows, and set HVAC systems to recirculate air due to potential exposure to pollutants. Fortunately, air quality monitors did not detect levels above federal safety standards.

Local officials and eyewitnesses cited poor construction, lack of emergency exits, and insufficient fire suppression systems as key factors that worsened the death toll.