Fire

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Last updated Friday, October 30, 2026 — 3:45 AM EDT

Friday, October 30, 2026 1 story

Hong Kong's Leader Apologises for Fire That Killed 168 as Housing Chief Resigns

October 30, 2026 · 2 min read · Global News

Chief executive John Lee bowed in apology and announced reforms after a judge-led report blamed ‘decades of failure’ for the fire at the Wang Fuk Court estate that killed 168 people. Housing secretary Winnie Ho resigned.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 1 story

Fire Engulfs Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' Mountain Retreat in Bavaria; Arson Suspect Detained

October 24, 2026 · 2 min read · Global News

A major fire broke out Friday evening at the Kehlsteinhaus, the historic Nazi-era mountain retreat known as Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ in Bavaria, and police detained a suspect on suspicion of arson while about 200 firefighters battled the blaze.