United Kingdom

Grenfell Tower supply firm withdraws cladding from sale

Arconic is reported to have pulled global sales for high-rises of the panels used in the tower block destroyed by fire.

26 June 2017

Pakistan

Pakistan oil tanker blast kills more than 140 people

Most of the victims died while trying to siphon fuel from stricken lorry

25 June 2017

United Kingdom

UK: 34 tower blocks fail fire safety tests

Britain’s housing safety scandal is getting worse by the hour as more tower blocks fail the fire safety checks carried out after the deadly Grenfell tower blaze.

25 June 2017

United Kingdom

UK: More tower blocks fail safety tests after Grenfell fire

It follows chaotic scenes in North London on Friday night as thousands were told to leave their high-rise homes amid fire safety fears

24 June 2017

United Kingdom

London homes evacuated in wake of Grenfell Tower fire

Similar cladding to that which fuelled the tower block blaze was found in buildings in Camden, prompting the evacuation.

23 June 2017

United Kingdom

Fridge freezer sparks Grenfell horror blaze

Hotpoint appliance thought to have caused Grenfell blaze

23 June 2017

United Kingdom

Five London tower blocks evacuated over 'fire safety concerns'

Eleven buildings across England identified as having flammable cladding

23 June 2017

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Portugal's deadly wildfire finally under control

More than 1,000 firefighters have been deployed to battle the blaze across central Portugal

22 June 2017

United Kingdom

Local council chief resigns over Grenfell Tower fire

The Chief executive of Britain's Kensington and Chelsea council has resigned just hours after Prime Minister Theresa May criticised the council's handling of last week's Grenfell Tower fire.

22 June 2017

United Kingdom

Local council chief resigns over Grenfell Tower fire

The Chief executive of Britain's Kensington and Chelsea council has resigned just hours after Prime Minister Theresa May criticised the council's handling of last week's Grenfell Tower fire.

22 June 2017

Portugal

Portugal's deadliest fire extinguished

The deadliest forest fires in the history of Portugal has been extinguished

22 June 2017

United Kingdom

First Grenfell fire funeral

The first funeral of a Grenfell fire victim has taken place. PM Theresa May apologies for "state failures" after blaze

21 June 2017

United Kingdom

Stars rally for Grenfell Tower fire charity single

More than 50 stars unite for Grenfell Tower single

21 June 2017

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Portugal forest fires rage on as death toll rises

19 June 2017

United Kingdom

Grenfell Tower: new images show scale of destruction

19 June 2017

USA

The world's deadliest wildfires

The 1949 Landes fire in France burnt for four days, consuming more than 50,000 hectares.

19 June 2017

United Kingdom

Grenfell Tower fire: 79 presumed missing or dead

Police warn the number of people dead or presumed missing has risen to 79 as criticism is levelled against the government for its response to the tragedy.

19 June 2017

Portugal

Death toll climbs above 60 in Portugal forest fire

The EU, France and Spain all offer help as Portugal battles a raging forest fire that has killed more than 60 people.

18 June 2017

United Kingdom

Grenfell Tower tragedy: mourning, criticism and calls for transparency

As local residents mourn, questions are being raised about safety regulations and the response of local authorities in the immediate aftermath of the fire.

18 June 2017

Portugal

Portuguese wildfires: report from Pedrogao Grande

Filipa Soares from Euronews' Portuguese service reports from the area where the fires have been raging

18 June 2017