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Family of five killed after massive fire in a building in Kanpur

Officials said that efforts were still underway to completely douse the blaze that broke out at the five-storey building in Kanpur.
Updated on May 05, 2025 11:00 AM IST

Unattended bag found at New Delhi railway station, bomb squad rushed to site

Delhi Fire Services received a call regarding an unattended bag lying at gate number 8 of the station.
Published on May 03, 2025 10:32 AM IST

West Bengal: 14 killed in central Kolkata hotel fire

Fire fighters used hydraulic ladders to rescue those who assembled in the balconies.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 11:43 AM IST

Firefighters pelted with stones during Rohini slum dousing operation: Source

Firefighters pelted with stones during Rohini slum dousing operation: Source
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 05:35 PM IST

‘Level-III’ fire breaks out at ED office building in South Mumbai

A civic official said that the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 09:10 AM IST

Fire destroys over five acre of standing wheat crop in Ludhiana

The crop belonged to farmer Mandeep Singh, who had taken the land on lease to grow wheat. (Representational image)
Published on Apr 23, 2025 05:58 AM IST

25 two-wheelers gutted after fire engulfs Panchkula workshop

The morning blaze was brought under control within half an hour. It caused an estimated loss of around 40 to 45 lakh. (Sant Arora/HT)
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:12 AM IST

Major fire averted at scrap warehouse

The fire, which broke out at the warehouse containing scrap materials, triggered panic in the area due to the presence of highly flammable substances. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Apr 15, 2025 08:50 AM IST

Fire incident reported at Parekh Wada in Nana Peth; no casulties

Fire chief Devendra Potphode was at the site, supervising the operation led by five officers and a team of 60 to 70 firefighters. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Apr 07, 2025 05:28 AM IST

Elderly woman with burn injuries found dead in flat

According to fire brigade officials, residents alerted them after noticing smoke coming from her flat at around 8.30am. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 11:44 PM IST

Ludhiana: Moving truck catches fire, driver escapes

Truck caught flames at elevated road in Jagraon in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 06, 2025 05:30 AM IST

Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Khadakpada market, no casualties reported

On Saturday morning, a furniture market in Mumbai's Goregaon neighbourhood caught fire.
Published on Jan 25, 2025 01:37 PM IST

Short-circuit in Andheri duplex kills senior citizen

Mumbai, India - Jan. 7, 2025: A fire broken out at Sky Pan Building, Andheri (W) in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 09:15 AM IST

Two fire incidents reported; firefighter injured while extinguishing blaze 

The injured fireman has been identified as Akshay Gaikwad from Warje-Malwadi fire station. He has been admitted to Hardikar Hospital for treatment. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 05:16 AM IST

Ludhiana: Fire breaks out at refinery, locals express concern

A major fire erupted at the AP Refinery on Sidhwan Bet Road in Jagraon’s Tapar Harniya village. (HT File)
Published on Dec 14, 2024 10:08 PM IST

Speeding car carrying crashes into house in Pune Cantonment, none injured

Cantonment police station officials when contacted said that the family was returning home after a function when the incident took place. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 05:58 AM IST

Seven people rescued following massive fire in Bavdhan 

Additionally, three nearby apartments were also affected by the fire, sustaining damages.  (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 06:50 AM IST

Fire brigade faces major challenges due to black spots in Pimpri-Chinchwad

To address these accessibility issues, PCMC has purchased six fire brigade motorcycles equipped with 40-litre water tanks. However, these bikes have hardly been used for firefighting in the last three years and serve only to clear paths for fire engines. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 06:58 AM IST

1 killed, another injured after two cars collide, catch fire on Dwarka expressway

Representational image.
Published on Dec 04, 2024 10:11 AM IST

Firemen rescue toddler trapped in balcony

Pune fire brigade chief Devendra Potphode said that the child was rescued and handed over to the parents. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 06:24 AM IST

Fire in Andheri high-rise kills 3

Fire in Andheri high-rise kills 3
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 07:58 AM IST

Mentally disturbed man locks self, rescued by firefighters 

Simultaneously, using a spreader and other tools, firefighters forced open the door to enter the house. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 05:32 AM IST

Bandra restaurant gutted in fire

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and early reports indicate it may have been caused by a short circuit or malfunctioning kitchen equipment. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 07:42 AM IST

ACB arrests senior fire brigade officer for bribery over gas connection

The complainant, who works as a liaison officer for a private firm, was tasked with obtaining a PNG connection and NOC for a hotel in Borivali. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Sep 02, 2024 09:20 AM IST

Duo playing PUBG stranded on overflowing Mutha riverbed in Pune, rescued

Fire brigade officials said that the officials manning Khadakwasla Dam water release were alerted to reduce flow to help the rescue operation. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 07:22 AM IST

Explosion at Andhra Pradesh pharma plant kills 16, injures 30 others

Police said that while the cause for the explosion was not yet known, the blast resulted in a fire that gutted the entire factory and trapped the workers inside. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 07:49 AM IST

Chandigarh: AC sparks fire in empty classroom at Vivek High School

Upon detecting the fire, the staff of Vivek High School, Sector 38, Chandigarh, told students to wait outside the school gate until the situation was brought under control. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 09:08 AM IST

Watchman dead, over 40 girl students rescued after fire in Pune hostel

The incident occurred around 1.30 am, said Pune Municipal Corporation's chief fire officer Devendra Potphode.
Published on Jun 07, 2024 09:40 AM IST

Heat in the city: Fire calls have doubled in Delhi. Here’s how you can keep safe

As per data from Delhi Fire Services, fire calls have doubled up in May as compared to last year.
Published on May 25, 2024 09:02 PM IST