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A fuel-carrying airplane crashed and burned outside of Fairbanks, Alaska, killing both pilots on board. Shortly before the crash, one of the pilots reported a fire on the aircraft. The plane was attempting to return to Fairbanks International Airport before losing contact. The wreckage was found on a steep hill near the Tanana River, where recovery efforts are hampered by thin ice and open water. The names of the pilots have not yet been released, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Horn Barbecue, which closed due to a fire and legal troubles, will reopen in downtown Oakland at 464 8th Street. The acclaimed eatery will share a space with Matty’s Old Fashioned, offering a hybrid menu. Horn has resolved a lawsuit with his former business partner and is making payments to settle outstanding debts. Despite financial struggles, Horn received support from a GoFundMe and COVID-19 relief funds.

The Quebec government has allocated up to $40 million to the organization managing Montreal’s Olympic Stadium for necessary repairs and decontamination following a significant fire that occurred on March 21st. Extensive decontamination efforts are required, primarily in the stadium’s tower, where smoke permeated throughout the building. Approximately nine kilometers of ventilation ducts and offices within the tower need to be thoroughly cleaned. The stadium’s tower and an adjacent sports complex, which were closed due to the fire, are projected to resume operations in late summer or early fall. The investigation into the fire, which originated at the base of the stadium’s tower, remains ongoing by Montreal police. In February, the Quebec government had committed around $870 million for replacing the stadium’s roof.

Firefighters are engaged in a fierce battle to contain a multi-alarm blaze that has enveloped a large Victorian-style home in Newton, Massachusetts. The inferno erupted late Wednesday morning at the residence located at 8 Central Avenue.

A fire broke out at Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Dedham late Tuesday night, prompting a swift response from firefighters who managed to extinguish the flames within half an hour. The fire, which originated outside the building, spread up the structure’s exterior before it was contained and extinguished by crews. No injuries were reported during the incident.

A devastating fire in the Uriya Colony shanties near Bathinda’s defunct thermal plant has claimed the lives of two young children, aged six and four. The blaze, which erupted around 5:30 am on Tuesday, engulfed seven shanties, leaving several residents injured. Tragically, the delayed arrival of fire tenders due to a narrow bridge hindering access led to the heartbreaking loss of the children.

A devastating fire has engulfed and destroyed Edmonton’s historic Hangar 11, a remnant of the city’s Second World War-era aviation heritage. The hangar, a crucial supply hub during the war, was set to become the centerpiece of a multimillion-dollar mixed-use residential development project, but its future now hangs in the balance. Tim Antoniuk, the founder of the Hangar 11 project, expressed heartbreak over the loss of the building and uncertainty about the site’s future. The hangar’s significance extends beyond its architectural value; it represents Edmonton’s wartime contributions and is considered one of the last remaining buildings of its kind in western Canada. While the city was prepared to invest $5 million in its rehabilitation, extensive and costly restoration work was needed. The fire has ignited discussions about the preservation of heritage buildings and the challenges of balancing development with historical conservation.

A fire has broken out at a derelict pub in Croydon, just six months after a previous suspicious blaze. The fire occurred at the former Windmill pub on Croydon’s St James’s Road and caused damage to part of the ground floor. The London Fire Brigade is investigating the cause of the fire, and five construction workers left the pub before firefighters arrived. The incident comes just six months after police launched an investigation into a suspicious fire at the premises on August 31, alongside a fire at the nearby former Drum and Monkey pub. No injuries were reported in either incident.

A vacant home on Syracuse’s North Side caught fire early Tuesday morning, injuring one person who was taken to the hospital. Firefighters responded to the scene at 744 E. Laurel St. at 1:54 a.m. and found heavy smoke coming from the roof. A person who had been inside the home was found outside on the sidewalk with non-life-threatening burns.

Two popular takeaways at Stockport Retail Park, Kaspa’s dessert parlour and KFC, have been forced to temporarily close following an ‘incident’ involving a fire. The fire is believed to have started in a fridge within the Kaspa’s unit, causing smoke damage to the restaurant. KFC, located next door, has been closed for ‘safety reasons’ while the extent of any damage is assessed.

The incident occurred within the last week and fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Both restaurants will remain closed while repairs are undertaken, with Kaspa’s estimating a few weeks before reopening. KFC has assured customers that they will be ‘back soon’.

A spokesperson for Kaspa’s confirmed that the fire was caught in time and that work is already underway to get the restaurant reopened as soon as possible.