Bangladesh Jul 28 2013 “Factories”
Shoe factory blast kills 1
Updated: 2013-07-30
One worker died while at least seven others were critically injured in a fire caused by a chemical drum explosion at a shoe sole factory in West Islamabagh of the old Dhaka yesterday.
The fire broke out around 4:30pm killing Sabbir Hossain, 22, employe… More >
Singapore Jul 28 2013 “Automobile & Railway”
Car caught fire on PIE, no one injured, flames put out in 15 minutes
Updated: 2013-07-28-16:16
A car caught fire on Sunday along the Pan-Island Expressway, just after the Stevens Road exit.
No one was injured. A spokesman for the Singapore Civil Defence Force said that they received a call at 2.5… More >
Malaysia Jul 28 2013 “Apartment houses” “Houses”
Morning Fire Pushes Three Families Into Destitution
Updated: 2013-07-28-09:30
KOTA BAHARU, July 28 (Bernama) -- A morning fire pushed three families into destitution as their houses and belongings in Kampung Mentuan, Kubang Kerian, turned to ashes today.
In the 9.30 am incident, the three families … More >
China Jul 28 2013 “Factories”
E China chemical plant fire extinguished
Updated: 2013-07-28-14:28
JINAN - The fire that raged at a chemical plant in East China's Shandong province for about 11 hours was put out on Sunday morning. No casualties or toxic gas leaks have been reported, local authorities said.
The fire started at 4:4… More >
Myanmar Jul 27 2013 “Building” “Houses”
Stove fire in Amarapura Township
Updated: 2013-07-27
Websource:Myanmar.com
http://www.mrtv3.net.mm/newpaper/277newsn.pdf
Date:2013-07-27
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India Jul 26 2013 “Houses”
Woman, grandson killed in hut fire
Updated: 2013-07-28-04:50
CHENNAI: A 70-year-old woman and her one-and-a-half year old grandson, who she had tied to her waist to prevent him from wandering, were charred to death when fire engulfed their hut at New Colony in Adambakkam on Saturday morning.
Laksh… More >
China Jul 26 2013 “Building” “Houses”
Retiree entertainment center arson kills 2 in E China
Updated: 2013-07-28-09:05
WENZHOU - Two senior citizens have died and 12 others have been injured in an arson targeting an entertainment center for retirees in East China's Zhejiang province on Friday night, local police said on Saturday.
A 55-y… More >
Malaysia Jul 26 2013 “Houses”
Three Burnt To Death In Sandakan Fire
Updated: 2013-07-27-5:40
SANDAKAN, July 27 (Bernama) -- A woman and two girls were burnt to death in a dawn fire in Kampung Muhibbah here.
Firemen found the bodies of physically challenged Juliana Sikin, 24, her younger sister Kamisah, 17, and their niece Nurni… More >
Vietnam Jul 25 2013 “Building” “Stores”
Five die in gold shop fire
Updated: 2013-07-26-06:00
Five people died and five others were seriously injured in a fire in a goldsmith's shop at 2 am today in Hon Gai Ward in the northern province of Quang Ninh's Ha Long City.—Photo baoquangninh
QUANG NINH (VNS)— Five people died and five others we… More >
China Jul 25 2013 “Apartment houses” “Houses”
Nursing home blaze kills 11 residents
Updated: 2013-07-27-02:20
Experts call for tougher safety measures to protect elderly, disabled
Experts are calling for an overhaul and stricter execution of safety management measures after 11 elderly residents were killed when a resident set fire on Friday mor… More >