Published time: 28 Dec, 2018 04:07 Edited time: 28 Dec, 2018 04:18 A large fire has broken out at Consolidated Edison energy company in New York after a generator at the power plant blew out, surreally lighting up the entire city’s skyline and triggering fears of an ongoing alien invasion. Video footage from the scene […]
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Huge blaze trapping 9 miners in Russia’s Urals caught on dramatic VIDEO
A large blaze has erupted at a mine near the city of Solikamsk in Russia’s Urals, with giant plumes of smoke filmed rising from the facility. At least nine people have been trapped underground as fire continues to rage. Footage from the scene shows thick plumes of grey smoke erupting from the mine shaft. Eight […]
Huge fire engulfs migrant camp in Morocco, residents claim blaze was started intentionally (VIDEO)
A massive fire ripped through a migrant camp near Casablanca, Morocco, ravaging tents and destroying what few belongings the residents had. The fire broke out near the town of Ouled Ziana Tuesday and was reportedly caused by a gas explosion just six months after a similar fire at the site. There were no reported injuries […]
Camp Fire: The Terrifying Science Behind California’s Massive Blaze
Lots of wind along with very dry vegetation turned the Northern California wildfire into a high-speed menace that tore through Paradise and Butte County. https://media.wired.com/photos/5be5baad89450468242a14ba/master/pass/CampFire-1059476842.jpg
Youngbloods Blaze Trail to NFL Quarterback Success
The first game of the 2018 NFL season, at least initially, looked like a nightmare for the New York Jets. Huddled in front of televisions across the metropolitan area, Jets fans tuned in with anticipation to see 21-year-old rookie Sam Darnold become the youngest quarterback to ever start an NFL game. But 12 seconds into […]
Draconids ‘dragon meteor shower’ blaze across Russia & US skies (PHOTOS)
Lucky stargazers in Russia and North America have been treated to a spectacular cosmic display, courtesy of an age-old star constellation shaped like a space dragon. The annual Draconids meteor shower occurs every year in October, providing astronomers and amateur stargazers with an opportunity to see fiery space rock shoot across Earth’s sky. The celestial […]
Brazil National Museum housing 20mn+ exhibits devoured by massive blaze (PHOTOS)
The National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro has been hit by a massive fire on Sunday night, with images from the scene showing the entire building engulfed in flames. The cause of the blaze is unknown so far. No-one was injured in the fire, which started after the museum was closed for the […]
California fire death toll rises to 5 as battle against blaze continues
An elderly woman and her two great-grandchildren have become the latest victims of devastating fires in Northern California that have destroyed an area nearly three times the size of San Francisco. A firefighter and a bulldozer operator died earlier this week while battling the blaze. Up to 20 people are still missing, according to police. […]
Major blaze ravages Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Firefighters are battling a massive blaze that has engulfed the famous Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh building, which had been undergoing a multi-million restoration project following a devastating fire in 2014. “There is a fire at the Mackintosh Building. The fire brigade are currently on scene,” posted the Glasgow School of Art’s Twitter account. Authorities […]
Four injured as 120+ firefighters battle 4-alarm blaze at Trump Tower in Manhattan (VIDEOS)
The New York fire department has dispatched dozens of units and over 120 firefighters to tackle a four-alarm blaze that erupted on the 50th floor of Trump Tower in Manhattan. One person suffered serious injuries in the blaze while three firefighters received non-life-threatening injuries, the New York City fire department said. FDNY crews were called […]