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An out of control bushfire in Perth's southern suburbs is threatening lives and homes, with residents warned to leave now.

AAP

Fire halts Venezuela's Petromonagas coking plant -sources

A fire halted operations on Wednesday at a coking plant of Petromonagas, a joint venture of the state oil companies of Venezuela and Russia, four sources told Reuters, adding that no one was injured.

Reuters

Homicide suspected in deaths of father and 10yo in Biggenden shed fire, police believe 'third party involved'

The deaths of Todd Mooney and his 10-year-old daughter Kirra were initially thought be a "tragic accident". But SES volunteers have been called in to search the area for evidence, including possible weapons.

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Huge fire in Poipet hotel-casino

At least 19 people have been reported killed and up to 30 were still missing on Thursday night after a fire broke out at a Cambodian casino-hotel complex in the border town of Poipet.

Bangkok Post

Emergency warning downgraded for bushfire burning in Port Kennedy, south of Perth

Authorities lower the alert level for a bushfire that burned dangerously close to homes south of Perth on Thursday.

ABC News

Cambodia hotel fire kills 10 with 'at least 50' trapped as people seen jumping from windows

At least 10 people have died and 30 more are thought to be injured as firefighters attempt to bring a huge blaze at the Grand Diamond City hotel in Poipet, Cambodia under control

Daily Mirror

Fires in Colorado get more unpredictable

A year after the deadly Marshall Fire, the state’s densest communities aren't ready for the next one

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Dublin Fire Brigade issue advice on chimney maintenance after household blaze

Emergency workers at Blanchardstown Fire Station were called out to deal with an overnight chimney fire yesterday evening, resulting in the expert advice

Dublin Live

Aerial images illustrate immense devastation caused by blast that left four in hospital

Emergency services attending the incident rushed one person to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham while two other adults were taken to Hereford County Hospital

Daily Mirror

Walthamstow fire: Woman dies in early morning blaze after being pulled from building by firefighters

Forty firefighters in six fire engines rushed to the scene but the 80-year-old could not be saved

Evening Standard

Evesham explosion: Four injured as ‘gas blast’ rocks home

Horrific pictures from the scene show the remnants of a home in Worcestershire

Evening Standard

Firefighters on the scene of Nobbys grass fire in Newcastle

Newcastle firefighters were controlling a grass fire that broke out near Nobbys Head Wednesday afternoon, sending smoke billowing into the sky over the city around 2pm.

Newcastle Herald

Firefighters tackle blaze in flat above shops in Moortown

Five appliances plus aerial support raced to the scene following reports that the property may have been occupied

Leeds Live

Hospital, mine saved from large bushfire

Tasmanian firefighters have contained a large bushfire that burnt through three hectares in the state's west.

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Detectives launch investigation after body found in burning car in south London

Police are treating the death as ‘unexplained’ as forensics officers hunt for clues

Los Angeles Times

Family used Find My iPhone to locate relative who crashed 200 feet below highway

LOS ANGELES — A woman who went missing after leaving a Christmas gathering with family was located 200 feet below Highway 18 in a mountainous area north of San Bernardino only after relatives used the Find My iPhone feature to spot her, fire officials said.

Los Angeles Times

More than half of rural California now ranks ‘very high’ for wildfire hazard

LOS ANGELES — For the first time, more than half of California’s rural and unincorporated communities could soon be classified as “very high” fire hazard severity zones, according to a proposed map from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Daily Record

Investigation launched after 'concerning' Stirling bus blaze

The bus - which reportedly had elderly and disabled passengers on board - went on fire on its route in Stirling on Friday morning.

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Evening Standard

Woman dies in Christmas Day house fire caused by artificial tree

Destiny Abdrazack, 22, had been celebrating with her family at their California home

Daily Mirror

Clapham fire: Body found in burning car on London street after vehicle burst into flames

A body was discovered in a burning vehicle on a quiet street in South London in the early hours of this morning, just days after Christmas, triggering an investigation

Manchester Evening News

Terrifying wake up call for people living in tower block as fire tears through flat

Some 88 flats were evacuated

Manchester Evening News

Hero firefighters praised as 88 flats evacuated and nobody hurt when fire broke out in high-rise

"I'm proud of our firefighters and their swift and safe response to protect people"

Manchester Evening News

Dramatic moment fire tears through high-rise flat as all residents safely rescued

No one was hurt in the blaze, the fire service confirmed

The Independent UK

Entire block of flats evacuated as ‘intense’ fire breaks out in Salford tower block

Smoke and flames seen billowing from 10th floor of high-rise

Daily Mirror

Fire breaks out in tower block - residents evacuated as 'silent alarm' raised

Emergency services have scrambled to the scene with a number of fire engines and police cars surrounding the tower block in Salford, Manchester

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