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Fire

life after warming Dec. 31, 2019

Global Apathy Toward the Fires in Australia Is a Scary Portent for the FutureA months-long climate disaster in a wealthy, white country is tailor-made to dominate news coverage. It hasn’t.

By David Wallace-Wells
select all Jan. 22, 2018

If You Left Your Jacket on the F Train, It’s on FirePlease come collect the ashes.

By Jake Swearingen
tragedies Dec. 29, 2017

Officials: Horrific NYC Fire Caused by Child Playing With StoveThe apartment-building fire left 12 dead and 6 injured.

By Margaret Hartmann and Benjamin Hart
select all June 29, 2017

Fidget Spinners Are Bursting Into FlamesA very good reason to stick to your average, low-tech, non-Bluetooth-enabled fidget spinners.

By Madison Malone Kircher
select all Mar. 14, 2017

Officials Say Hoverboard Caused Fatal FireHundreds of thousands of the devices were recalled last summer.

By Brian Feldman
Dec. 13, 2016

Oakland Fire Likely Caused by an Overloaded Electrical SystemThe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is expected to announce the findings of their investigation on Tuesday.

By Charley Lanyon
awful things Dec. 6, 2016

36 Confirmed Dead in Oakland Inferno As D.A. Mulls Criminal ChargesThe fire was among the most deadly in California’s modern history.

By Charley Lanyon
select all Oct. 10, 2016

Carriers Stop Offering Samsung Galaxy Note 7 ReplacementsThe devices were catching on fire, frequently.

By Brian Feldman
select all Sept. 1, 2016

Exploding Batteries Delay Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7This is one hot device!

By Brian Feldman
select all Aug. 3, 2016

This Flaming Wind Turbine Is Terrifying and AwesomeBad news for the turbine, good news for us.

By Brian Feldman
scary things May 1, 2016

4-Alarm Fire Breaks Out at Historic Flatiron ChurchThe Cathedral of Saint Sava in Manhattan caught fire around 7 p.m. Sunday.

By Claire Landsbaum
not good Oct. 20, 2015

Massive Fire Swallows Empty Building in ChelseaThe fire was under control by 7 a.m.

By Jaime Fuller
pool party July 25, 2015

Las Vegas Hotel Suffers a Cabana InfernoHotel employees believe it was started by a lit cigarette.

By Chas Danner
stand clear of the closing doors Nov. 7, 2014

Fire Fills Manhattan Subway Station With Smoke, Causing ‘Total Bedlam’ No injuries reported, but commutes have been disrupted.

By Katie Zavadski
fire Sept. 8, 2014

A Huge Roller Coaster Is on Fire at Magic MountainThe wooden Collosus in Valencia caught fire on Monday.

By Jessica Roy
neighborhood news Jan. 6, 2014

New Yorkers React With Varying Degrees of Alarm to Rumbling Midtown FireVideos from the scene, near the Time Life building.

By Joe Coscarelli
sad things Sept. 12, 2013

New Jersey Boardwalk Up in FlamesSeaside Heights suffered a six-alarm blaze.

By Joe Coscarelli
scary things Aug. 16, 2013

Ominous Photos of the Queensboro Bridge FireThe FDNY is on the scene.

By Joe Coscarelli
sad things Mar. 17, 2013

Bronx Apartment Fire Kills 7-Year-Old GirlA gas tank from Hurricane Sandy added fuel to the fire.

By Margaret Hartmann
sad things Feb. 15, 2013

Four-Alarm Fire at Pratt Institute Destroys Student ArtSad.

By Joe Coscarelli
kids today Aug. 19, 2012

N.J. Teen Accused of Setting Fire to Home, Trying to Kill Her Entire FamilyThis definitely goes beyond teen angst.

By Margaret Hartmann
smokin’! Apr. 5, 2012

A Cigarette Set Macy’s on FireAnother strike against smoking.

By Joe Coscarelli
fire island Nov. 17, 2011

Disco Inferno: A Fire Island D.J.–Firefighter Talks About the Pavilion BlazeReminiscing over smoldering ruins.

By Mark Leydorf
presidential pratfalls Aug. 9, 2011

President Obama’s Vacation House Briefly Caught FireHis week just keeps getting better.

By Jessica Dweck
crimes and misdemeanors July 6, 2011

Contractors Not Criminally Responsible for Deutsche Bank Fire, Says JudgeThe company was, however, found guilty of reckless endangerment, a misdemeanor.

By Noreen Malone
puppies!!!!!! Mar. 7, 2011

14 Pit Bulls Rescued From a Bronx Apartment FireAnd now, your redemptive pup story of the day.

By Julie Gerstein
neighborhood news Mar. 2, 2011

FDNY Combats Fire at 14th Street Con Ed PlantDon’t fret.

By Chris Rovzar
things not to do Feb. 25, 2011

This Is Why You Should Not Be Having Voodoo SexTwo words: bad juju.

By Nitasha Tiku