A readiness exercise was conducted in the early morning hours at stations on Line 1 of the Athens Metro, involving the Hellenic Police, Fire Service, EKAV, and STASY personnel. The drill aimed to test emergency response.

A fire involving multiple structures at Ashaiman Tulaku in Ghana was brought under control by the Ghana National Fire Service following swift response efforts.

The Cyprus fire service has been equipped with a new advanced firefighting training simulator, delivered by ERB Asfalistiki, enhancing their capabilities and strengthening cooperation on fire safety.

Both lanes of the PATHE highway near Chalastra, Thessaloniki, have been closed following a large fire in dry grass and reeds. Fire services have been heavily mobilized to extinguish the blaze.

The Delhi Fire Service budget has been raised to Rs 674 crore to modernize infrastructure, including the addition of four new fire stations and six more skylifts.

Two people died following a collision between a tipper truck and a gas tanker on the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Sangotedo, Lagos. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fatalities.

Emergency crews are actively fighting a significant house fire on Waiheke Island, with reports of flames rapidly spreading. The incident has prompted a large response from local fire services.

The Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the Federal Fire Service FFS, has placed its personnel on high alert, declaring a "no holiday" policy for firefighters to ensure the safety of lives and…

A fire outbreak at Sakumono Estate Junction on Tuesday afternoon destroyed eight shops, with the Ghana National Fire Service preventing further devastation.

A massive firefighting and rescue operation was launched with 30 fire tenders after the Delhi Fire Service received a call regarding the blaze around 7 a.m. from a house located in a building near Palam Metro Station

Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully averted a potentially disastrous fuel tanker explosion after a road accident at Wassa Kwabeng on Saturday, March 13.

Gombe's Fire Service has urged residents to implement strict safety measures to prevent fires in homes, markets, and offices as a heatwave escalates fire danger in the region.

A fire broke out in a house in Argos shortly after midnight, leading to the dramatic rescue of a mother and her young child by large forces from the Argos and Nafplio Fire Services. The mother described the terrifying experience, stating she thought she was going to die.

The Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Daniella Mawusi Ntow-Sarpong, has urged the youth to stay away from drugs and make responsible choices to secure their future and contribute meaningfully to national development.

A fire broke out in a church supplies store on Agiou Mina street in the center of Heraklion during the early morning hours, causing disruption as fire services responded.

Late Monday evening, a drunk driver in a BMW caused a traffic accident on the outskirts of Vilnius, colliding with a truck. Medical and fire services were required at the scene.

A fire of unknown origin erupted on three boats at a shipyard in the land zone of Syros port, mobilizing fire services.

A late-night fire outbreak has destroyed three containerised shops at Eyenkorin Roundabout in the Apata area of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving shop owners counting their losses. PUNCH Online gathered that the incident occurred at about 11:57 p.m. on Wednesday when the Kwara State Fire Service received a distress call and swiftly Read More: https://punchng.com/late-night-fire-destroys-three-containerised-shops-in-kwara/

The Assembly has approved the Fire Service (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which enables the government to issue Fire Safety Certificates and classify all Fire Services as Emergency Services.

A fire broke out early on Wednesday at a luxury car sales premises in Germasogeia, damaging several vehicles, police said. According to the Cyprus Police, the blaze started at around 4:00 a.m. at the premises, which is owned by two men aged 33 and 22. The fire was extinguished by the Cyprus Fire Service. Two […]

A major fire has razed two container shops at the busy Oduponkpehe Market in Kasoa, sparking unrest that saw personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service come under attack.

A former fire service officer has been sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment by the Principal District and Sessions Court in Kancheepuram for a case dating back to 2011.

Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department is considering proposing a legal amendment to enhance building fire safety, following a deadly fire in Tai Po.

The Cyprus fire service responded to 184 calls for assistance in the past week, including 92 fire incidents, with an additional 33 calls in the 24 hours leading up to Tuesday morning.

A fire erupted at the historic Allatini tile factory in Thessaloniki on Clean Monday (February 23, 2026). Fire services were alerted to the blaze, which reportedly started in an outdoor area of the industrial site.

The small Taunusstein district of Watzhahn, Germany, is facing the prospect of a mandatory fire service due to a severe shortage of volunteers, raising questions about the difficulty of recruiting new members.

A commercial fire in Anansekrom, La, Ghana, resulted in significant property damage, destroying several structures and partially burning a tailoring shop, according to the Ghana National Fire Service.

The independent inquiry into Hong Kong's deadly Tai Po blaze continues, with a property management employee testifying that a consultant knew about government inspections a week prior, while the inquiry also focuses on deactivated fire alarms and water supply issues.

The Fire Service in Lamia, Greece, was fully mobilized due to multiple scattered fires breaking out almost simultaneously in plots with reeds and dry grass in the areas of Agios Serafim and near the city.

Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service successfully contained an early-morning fire involving a container at the Suhum Market.

The Ghana National Fire Service has confirmed a fire outbreak at a rubber recycling facility located in Afienya, off the Akosombo Road.

The Kwara State Fire Service recovered the bodies of two men who drowned in a quarry lake in Asa LGA, leading to warnings about the dangers of unsafe water bodies.

Cyprus continues to experience periods of showers and isolated thunderstorms, following recent heavy rainfall that led to significant inflows into reservoirs, put the Fire Service on high alert for incidents, and caused landslides.

Fire service warns ubiquity of batteries in everyday products is outpacing public understanding and safety regulations Lithium-ion batteries represent a new technological hazard that one fire science…

Gombe’s Federal Fire Service issues a public fire safety advisory for Eid-el-Fitr, urging residents to handle appliances with care and prevent outbreaks. Read More:…

Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, announced that the Fire Service will deploy approximately 18,800 firefighters and 85 aerial assets for the upcoming fire season.

A large heather fire continues to rage in Ålesund, Norway, threatening residential areas and leading to the evacuation of approximately 100 homes as fire services work to control the blaze.

The Cyprus Fire Service handled 43 incidents across the island by late Sunday afternoon, primarily due to severe weather conditions, particularly strong winds. Most incidents involved fallen or displaced trees.

Fire Service crews were mobilised after strong winds caused a series of incidents in parts of Limassol district. In Pentakomo, strong winds tore solar panels from the roof of a house, causing damage. In Limassol, five incidents were recorded in which trees fell onto vehicles. Fire Service members went to the scenes to deal with […]

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Western Region has initiated a sensitisation campaign in basic schools to educate pupils on essential fire safety practices.

Concerns have been raised about the capacity of Scotland’s fire service after Glasgow’s only high-reach ladder engine was unavailable during a large office block fire.

The Federal Fire Service successfully contained a midnight fire at De Bently Hotel in Abuja, preventing casualties and saving significant property.

The foundation stone has been laid for a new fire services station in Manipal.

Firefighters from the Amasaman Fire Station swiftly responded to a fire outbreak at Jabez Home Ministries on ACP Kwabenya Road, according to a statement posted on the official Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Facebook page. The distress call was received at 1:50 pm, prompting immediate action.

Twenty-five fire tenders were rushed to the spot after receiving the call, the Delhi Fire Service officer said

The Greek Fire Service has taken delivery of five new 20,000-liter water tanker vehicles, enhancing its fleet for firefighting operations.

The Kwara Fire Service and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) are enhancing their collaboration to improve safety standards and regulatory compliance for petroleum and gas facilities.

Ghana's Ministry of the Interior has released funds to settle outstanding rent allowance arrears for personnel of the Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and Ghana Immigration Service for the 2025 financial year.

A new law dedicated to firefighters is currently taking shape in China, indicating legislative efforts to support and regulate the fire service.

Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has launched an internal review to improve its strategies for tackling large-scale blazes following the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno, with officers set to examine operational effectiveness and equipment use. Director of Fire Services Andy Yeung Yan-kin said on Tuesday that his deputy for operations, Derek Armstrong Chan, would lead a new steering committee within the department to evaluate strategies. “[The steering committee will] evaluate the operationa...

Rescue personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Headquarters responded to a fatal road traffic accident on the N1 highway near the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra on Monday, February 23, 2026.

A fire erupted at the historic Allatini pottery factory on the eastern side of Thessaloniki, Greece, prompting the mobilization of the Fire Service. Initial reports indicate the fire started shortly before 8 PM.

A fuel tanker carrying petrol overturned in Adidome Dorfor, Ghana, in the early hours of Friday, prompting a swift response from the fire service to prevent a potential catastrophe.

Four individuals have died following a severe road crash on the Buipe–Tamale highway in Ghana, where a Sprinter Benz bus collided with a hit-and-run trailer truck, prompting rescue efforts by the Fire Service.

A fire that broke out in dry grass and reeds in Chalastra, Thessaloniki, is now subsiding according to the Fire Service. The PATHE highway remains closed in both directions.

Severe understaffing is compromising the effectiveness of fire services in Achaia, Greece, a deficiency highlighted by extensive fires that reached the urban area of Patras in the summer of 2025.

Ghana's education sector, including the University of Ghana, the Ministry of Education, and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, has been identified as one of the weakest performers in public financial management compliance rankings.

Cyprus has welcomed significant inflows into reservoirs due to recent heavy rainfall, but authorities urge continued water caution. The heavy rain also put the Fire Service on high alert, triggering 25 incidents island-wide, including fires, and caused landslides that closed a forest road.

A No. 3 alarm fire at Lo Wai village in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, led to the evacuation of 100 residents, according to the Fire Services Department.

A fire broke out at an uninhabited house in Larnaca, Cyprus, just before midnight. Fire services found people inside the property where the fire started in waste materials.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has revealed that its personnel responded to Monday’s fatal microlight aircraft crash in Tema within three minutes of receiving a distress call, a rapid intervention officials say helped contain the situation and prevent further casualties.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully rescued a grader from complete destruction after it caught fire on the Ajumako–Swedru road expansion project.

The Cyprus Fire Service handled 38 incidents across the island in the past 24 hours, primarily due to strong winds, with most occurrences reported in the Larnaca district.

The High Court has ordered Sunil Naik to appear before the Investigating Officer on March 23 in a custodial torture case involving a former MP, while also addressing an anticipatory bail plea for an Inspector General of Fire Services.

Cyprus is approaching the 2026 fire season without a fully secured aerial firefighting fleet, a concern highlighted by last year's deadly wildfires that resulted in two fatalities. This comes as the Cyprus Fire Service reported 10 fatalities from fires last year and is preparing 13 aircraft to combat summer wildfires, warning of significant coverage gaps in rural areas.

A fire broke out in a second-floor apartment in Argos, Greece, shortly after midnight, leading to the hospitalization of a mother and child with burns. Fire services were heavily mobilized to the scene.

A fuel tanker travelling from Tema to Kumasi has overturned on the Accra-Kumasi highway, spilling petrol onto the road and forcing a complete closure of the major transport corridor, leaving commuters and freight vehicles stranded. The Greater Accra Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service confirmed the accident and urged motorists to stay away from the scene due to the risk of explosion. “The road from Accra to Kumasi has been completely blocked. The only way you can access Ku...

Firefighters rescued a person trapped in an overturned vehicle after a road crash on the Limassol–Alassa road in the Limassol district early yesterday morning. The Fire Service received a call about the collision at 05:58. A rescue team from the Agios Ioannis Fire Station, led by Sergeant Vasilis Krokos, responded with a rescue vehicle. Firefighters […]

Angry residents in Konongo, Ghana, attacked officers of the Ghana National Fire Service after they allegedly arrived late to a fire outbreak in the area.

Six people sustained injuries following a head-on collision at Akyem Enyiresi on the Kumasi–Accra Highway, prompting a rapid emergency response from the Ghana National Fire Service.

Police and the Fire Service were conducting investigations into a suspected criminal act targeting two brothers who own a luxury car dealership in the Amathounta area of Limassol. Initial examinations indicate that the perpetrators poured a flammable substance over one of two vehicles parked in the yard of the premises, after which the fire spread […]

The Ministry of the Interior has released funds to clear outstanding rent allowance arrears for 2025 owed to personnel of the Ghana Prisons Service, the Ghana National Fire Service, and the Ghana…

Thaw in Poland. Due to the thaws, firefighters intervened 40 times in the last 24 hours, the provincial headquarters of the State Fire Service in Olsztyn announced on Sunday.

President John Mahama has sworn in Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong as the substantive Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service.

Ghana National Fire Service warns first-time drivers to exercise extreme care on the Asukawkaw road, describing it as challenging and dangerous, following a fatal accident.

A man was injured when his tractor overturned in the Tremithousa community of Paphos, Cyprus, prompting a rescue operation by the Fire Service.

Firefighters were mobilised in Limassol on Green Monday after a fire broke out in an abandoned building near Leontiou Street. Plumes of thick smoke were visible from across the city, prompting nearby residents to alert authorities at midday. Fire Service spokesperson Andreas Kettis said the blaze has been contained within the building, though crews are […]