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Fires

Luxury yacht at Sentosa Cove marina partially sunk after fire; no reported injuries

Thick black smoke could be seen billowing from the vessel berthed at the dock at the club.
Thick black smoke could be seen billowing from the vessel berthed at the dock at the club.

Sri Lanka care home manager arrested after fire kills 12

A policeman inspects a burnt elder care home in Sri Lanka's Batagoda, a day after a fire broke outand killed 12 residents.
A policeman inspects a burnt elder care home in Sri Lanka's Batagoda, a day after a fire broke outand killed 12 residents.

5 die in Indian hospital fire a day after fatal New Delhi hotel blaze

Firefighters and police officers work at the site after a fire at a hotel in New Delhi on June 3.
Firefighters and police officers work at the site after a fire at a hotel in New Delhi on June 3.

Delhi to crack down on fire safety violations after blaze that killed 21

Firefighters at work after a fire at a hotel in New Delhi, India, on June 3.
Firefighters at work after a fire at a hotel in New Delhi, India, on June 3.

12 foreign nationals among 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire

The hotel was located in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi, a predominantly residential area popular with students and young professionals.
The hotel was located in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi, a predominantly residential area popular with students and young professionals.

Central Jakarta fire destroys more than 300 homes

Residents inspect the remains of their homes after a fire broke out in the Kebon Kosong sub-district in Central Jakarta on June 1.
Residents inspect the remains of their homes after a fire broke out in the Kebon Kosong sub-district in Central Jakarta on June 1.

EU to deploy record number of firefighters for summer

Brussels said 777 firefighters from 14 countries would be in position across Europe to help local emergency services.
Brussels said 777 firefighters from 14 countries would be in position across Europe to help local emergency services.

Man taken to hospital after car catches fire on SLE

The car was believed to have skidded along the road.
The car was believed to have skidded along the road.

Five people, including firefighter, taken to hospital following blaze in Choa Chu Kang flat

Black smoke can be seen coming out of a top-floor unit in a Choa Chu Kang HDB.
Black smoke can be seen coming out of a top-floor unit in a Choa Chu Kang HDB.

Kenya arrests eight students suspected of arson over deadly school fire

Parents take photographs of the ruins of the dormitory following an overnight fire at the Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Gilgil, Nakuru county, Kenya May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya
Parents take photographs of the ruins of the dormitory following an overnight fire at the Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Gilgil, Nakuru county, Kenya May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.