Two Tibetans self-immolate in China: groups Two Tibetan men have died after setting fire to themselves in China, a US broadcaster and two overseas pressure groups said Tuesday, taking the number of such protests to more than 50 since 2009.
Almaty needs 13 more fire stationsThirteen more fire stations should be built in Almaty: Deputy Head of Almaty Emergency Situations Department Nurlan Madyarov.
California declares state of emergency amid fires Authorities declared a state of emergency in northern California, ravaged by fires at a time when several other western US states are also fighting flames.
Mokhnatka Mount near Almaty caught fireThe area of the fire that hit the Mokhnatka Mount in the Ile-Alatau National Park in the vicinities of Almaty, Kazakhstan’s biggest city, totaled 18 hectares as of 09.05. a.m. Astana time August 23.
23 August 2012
'Four dead' in fire at Thai tourist nightclub A fire ripped through a nightclub popular with foreign tourists in Thailand early Friday, leaving at least four people dead and more than 20 others injured, officials said.
17 August 2012
Many dead in India train fire: official At least five people were killed when a train caught fire in southern India on Monday, the railways ministry said, adding the toll was likely to rise with some reports already putting it at 25.
Three dead as wildfire sweeps northeast Spain A wildfire whipped up by strong winds in northeast Spain has left three people dead and more than 20 injured, closing roads and trapping thousands of residents indoors.
Obama tours Colorado wildfire 'disaster' US President Barack Obama declared rampaging wildfires in Colorado a "major disaster" before flying out to the Rocky Mountains state on Friday to tour damage and meet firefighters.