Firefighter

Firefighter dies battling California wildfire in second blaze-related fatality since fire started on 4 December

A firefighter died while working a colossal wildfire burning in coastal mountains northwest of Los Angeles that has become the fourth largest in California history.

California wildfires: Death toll climbs to 35, over 25,000 people evacuated

Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through Northern California in US, killing at least 35 people and forcing 25,000 people to evacuate

Thousands flee as deadly wildfire rages in California; 15 killed; 1,500 homes destroyed

Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through Northern California in US, killing at least 15 people, destroying more than 1,500 homes and businesses

LPG cylinder explosion at Chennai bakery leaves one fireman dead, 48 others injured

A fire and rescue services personnel was killed and 48 were injured when an LPG cylinder exploded during a fire that broke out in a bakery in Chennai.

Most extensive face transplant ever: Burned firefighter gets new face, scalp

A volunteer firefighter badly burned in a 2001 blaze has received the most extensive face transplant ever, covering his skull and much of his neck.