A massive sinkhole opened on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch, swallowing narrowboats as people slept. Emergency services declared a major incident. Read the full story of the miraculous escape.
A major incident was declared in Whitchurch after a large sinkhole breached the Llangollen Canal, swallowing narrowboats. 12 people were rescued. Read the eyewitness accounts.
A large sinkhole on the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire caused a major incident, with over 10 people rescued. Emergency services are managing the environmental impact. Read the latest updates.
Emergency services declared a major incident after a 50-metre sinkhole opened on a Shropshire canal, swallowing boats. Ten people were helped to safety. No casualties reported.
A large sinkhole on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch led to a major incident, with over 10 people rescued. The breached section has been dammed off as investigations begin.
A massive sinkhole, 50 metres wide, opened on the Shropshire Union Canal, draining the water and dragging two narrowboats down. Fourteen people were rescued in a major emergency response. Read the dramatic eyewitness accounts.
A significant fire involving multiple heavy goods vehicles sent thick black smoke over Methil Harbour in Fife. Emergency services attended, with no injuries reported. Read the full story.
A truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries caught fire near Yass, closing the Hume Highway for hours. Toxic vapour risk prompted a 700m exclusion zone. Read the latest on the disruption.
A major fire has erupted at Calder Court in Coatbridge, leading to a full evacuation. Emergency services with 11 fire engines are on the scene. Follow live updates.
A four-year-old boy and a 60-year-old woman have died in a 'callous and murderous' house fire in County Offaly, Ireland. Police are treating the blaze as deliberate and have launched a murder investigation. Anyone with information is urged to come forward
A massive fire has destroyed the 182-year-old Pollokshaws Parish Church in Glasgow. Emergency services remain on the scene after part of the building collapsed. Read the full story.
A major fire has broken out at the iconic former Ritz ballroom and nightclub in Brighouse, Yorkshire. Dramatic images show flames and smoke billowing into the sky. Read the latest updates.
Two window cleaners were left dangling from a 22-storey building for an hour after their basket broke. Read how emergency services performed the dramatic rescue.
The death toll from the devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire has reached 159, with 30 missing. Six arrested for allegedly deactivating fire alarms. Read the latest updates.
A mother's world is shattered as her three children perish in a devastating flat fire in Kenosha, Wisconsin, hours after sharing Thanksgiving joy. Support the family via GoFundMe.
A fire at BBC Scotland's Glasgow HQ forced a full evacuation and took services off air. All staff are safe and broadcasting has resumed. Read the full story.
Fire safety experts issue a critical alert as festive decorations are plugged in. Learn the red flags for overloaded sockets and how to prevent a devastating house fire this December.
Urgent search for George Smyth, 18, from Shropshire, missing in Bucegi Mountains near Bran Castle. Rescue teams battle heavy snow as family pleads for help.
At least 146 people have died in a devastating Hong Kong apartment fire at Wang Fuk Court, with 200 missing. Authorities have arrested 13 for manslaughter. Share your story with us.
A major fire has ripped through the historic Penarth Rugby Club near Cardiff. Emergency crews tackled the inferno for hours. Read the latest on this developing story.
BBC Scotland's Glasgow headquarters was evacuated after a morning fire. Services are now back on air. Read the full story on the emergency response and disruption.
A massive fireball erupted at a Sydney waste facility, sending flames 150m high and injuring two firefighters. The cause of the dramatic blaze is under investigation.
Massive factory fire in Sydney's west sends debris raining down as 200 firefighters battle inferno expected to burn through Sunday. Authorities establish 200m exclusion zone.
Tragic death of popular landlady Ann Michelle Male after cordless vacuum battery explosion at Fighting Cocks Inn. Coroner warns of lithium-ion battery dangers.
A devastating fire in Hong Kong residential towers claims at least 55 lives, with hundreds missing. Police blame construction firm's gross negligence. Support rallies for survivors.
A devastating fire in a Hong Kong residential tower has claimed 44 lives, with hundreds missing. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter as the investigation begins.
Major incident in Holborn as 70 firefighters tackle underground electrical cable fire. Road closures and bus diversions in place. Avoid the area.
Around 150 firefighters tackled a major blaze at a Southall warehouse containing fireworks. The fire is now under control as investigations into the cause begin. Read the latest updates.
A major fire at a Southall business park forces school closures and home evacuations. 150 firefighters are on the scene. Follow for live updates.
Around 150 firefighters are tackling a major blaze at a Southall warehouse suspected to contain fireworks. Residents urged to close windows and avoid the area.