Fire tears through wedding hall in Iraq, leaves almost 100 dead
Emergency services and witnesses of the deadly fire in Iraq's Nineveh province said fireworks used inside the wedding venue sparked the blaze.
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Taiwan factory fire kills at least 5 and injures 100 others
Three firefighters were among the dead, authorities said, after the blaze and explosions that began on Friday at a golf ball factory in Pingtung county in southern Taiwan.
Biden creates a New Deal-style American Climate Corps
Environmental activists are praising President Biden's American Climate Corps, which the White House says will serve as a major green jobs training program.
At least 56 dead as fire engulfs apartment building in Hanoi, Vietnam
"We must take this as a lesson," said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, adding that "regulations must be taken seriously so we can avoid a tragedy like this."
4 found dead in Seattle house after fire; 11-year-old girl escapes
When first responders entered the home, they found 2 dead adults along with a dead child, a dead infant and a dead dog, authorities said.
Harrowing escapes from South Africa fire
Survivors tell of harrowing stories of jumping out of a building to escape a fire in South Africa. More than 70 people died in the blaze at the building where hundreds lived. BBC News correspondent Shingai Nyoka reports from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg fire kills at least 73
At least 73 people were killed and dozens injured when a fire ripped through a five-story building in Johannesburg. South African officials say it was occupied by many homeless people. BBC News correspondent Pumza Fihlani joined CBS News with the latest details.
Dozens killed as fire tears through building in South Africa
Authorities said many homeless people had moved into the building in Johannesburg, the nation's largest city, making it hard to search the structure.
Lahaina death toll remains unclear as Hawaii authorities wrap up search
Three weeks after the fires broke out, the count of the dead stands at 115. But an unknown number of people are still missing.
Greece is battling "largest wildfire ever recorded" in Europe
The EU is deploying almost half its firefighting air wing as an "out of control" blaze tears along a nearly 6-mile line through a Greek national park.
How did the Maui fire start? What we know about the Lahaina blaze
Dry conditions and strong wind fueled wildfires on the Big Island and Maui, where blazes spread in Lahaina as well as inland.
Investors shun Hawaiian Electric amid lawsuit over deadly Maui fires
Maui officials accuse the utility of negligently failing to shut off power despite high winds and dry conditions.
18 burned bodies found in northeastern Greece after major wildfire
Overnight, a massive wall of flames raced through forests toward Alexandroupolis. Flames turned the sky over the city red as choking smoke and swirling flecks of ash filled the air.
Grace Presbyterian Church leadership say they'll rebuild after devastating fire
Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a nearly century-old church in New Jersey.
Evacuation of Yellowknife in far northern Canada ordered as wildfires near
Evacuations to get residents of the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories out of the path of wildfires were beginning as the fires neared the city of 20,000 people.
1.5 million brand-name dehumidifiers recalled after fires and damage
The dehumidifiers have also been linked to more than 600 overheating incidents, according to a consumer agency.
6 dead, several hurt in Pennsylvania house explosion
The explosion destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others, authorities said.
Maui fire survivor: "Fear and panic that I have never experienced before"
As the Maui wildfires were spreading, hotel manager Kawena Kahula desperately searched for her family.
Hawaii wildfire recovery moving slow
More than 100 people are confirmed dead and hundreds more remain missing as recovery crews continue to sift through the ruins of last week's terrible wildfires in Hawaii. CBS News' Jessica Kartalija has the latest from Maui.
Real estate scammers targeting Maui residents, officials warn
The Hawaii governor said people posing as real estate agents "who may have ill intent" have approached residents about selling damaged properties.
Lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise. Are firefighters ready?
Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
Huge explosion at gas station kills at least 35 in Russia
The blast followed a fire at the fuel station, according to Russian officials.
Biggest medical needs in Hawaii right now
Officials in Hawaii expect the death toll to rise significantly on Maui after wildfires consumed large parts of the island last week. Hawaii's governor says the fires have caused more than $6 billion in damage. Justin Prouty, owner of Minit Medical Urgent Care in Hawaii, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Automaker takes fire training on the road
GM's safety engineer Joe McLaine speaks with CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi about training and the automaker's recommendations for electric and hybrid vehicle fire safety.
U.S. Fire Administrator on lithium-ion risks
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, the head of the U.S. Fire Administration, discusses lithium-ion battery safety training and research.
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Thousands still without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves north
DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
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