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Samsung had blamed faulty batteries for the original problem but have no inkling about the cause of overheating in the replacements

Samsung flags $5.3 billion hit from Note 7 failure

Samsung Electronics today said it expected to take a hit to its operating profit of about $3 billion over the next two quarters due to the discontinuation of its fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.

Business • 14 Oct 16

About 50 tourists were evacuated from a hotel just north of the coastal town of Portimao

Hotel evacuated due to forest fires in Algarve

Portugal's Algarve tourist region is the latest to be hit by violent forest fires, prompting the evacuation of a luxury hotel and three hamlets, officials said.

World • 08 Sep 16

Smoke from the blaze was seen across the city

Firefighters tackle blaze at NI recycling plant

Around 75 fire personnel and 12 fire appliances have tackled a major blaze at a recycling plant in Belfast.

News • 01 Sep 16

Two of the injured were in a critical condition

Fire at Thai schools kills at least 17 girls

At least 17 schoolgirls have died after a fire swept through a dormitory at a school for girls from poor hill-tribe families in Thailand.

News • 23 May 16

Canada wildfires the main reason for the rise in oil prices today

Oil up as Canada wildfires threaten crude output

A wildfire threatening Canada's oil sands region and escalating tensions in Libya sparked concern among investors over a near-term supply shortage, driving crude oil prices up by 3%.

Business • 05 May 16

The scene has been sealed off and a technical examination of the area will take place later

Investigation under way into Macroom house fire

An investigation is under way into a house in Macroom in Co Cork this morning that claimed the lives of two men.

News • 02 May 16

Several units of the Dublin Fire Brigade are attending the scene

Thousands hit with power cuts after ESB fire

At least 14,000 homes in West Dublin suffered power cuts this evening as a result of a fire in an ESB substation in Inchicore.

News • 17 Apr 16

Smoke continued to rise from the Address Downtown Hotel today

Investigation under way into Dubai hotel fire

An investigation is under way into the cause of a massive fire at a skyscraper in Dubai yesterday.

News • 01 Jan 16

It is understood the man had been staying in the caravan while his house was being renovated

Man dies following caravan fire in Kilkenny

A 64-year-old man has died following a fire in a caravan in Co Kilkenny.

News • 20 Dec 15

A fire at a psychiatric hospital in northwest Russia in September 2013 left 37 people dead

Fire at psychiatric hospital kills 23 people

A fire at a psychiatric hospital in southern Russia killed 23 people, the country's emergencies ministry said today.

News • 13 Dec 15

The scene was preserved for a technical examination

Man dies following house fire in Donegal

A man in his 80s has been found dead after a house fire in Donegal.

Ireland • 11 Dec 15

Dart services delayed after Santa Steam Train stalled

DART services hit with lengthy delays

DART services were delayed by up to an hour-and-a-half because of a mechanical failure on the Santa Steam Train.

News • 30 Nov 15

Forensic experts are examining the scene

Elderly man dies in Wexford house fire

An investigation is under way after an elderly man died in a house fire in Co Wexford.

News • 26 Nov 15

The funeral Mass was held at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer in Bray

Pope's message read out at fire victims' funeral

A message of sympathy from Pope Francis has been read at the funeral Mass in Bray for five victims of the Carrickmines fire.

News • 20 Oct 15

Mourners continued to visit the scene of the fire today to pay their respects to the deceased

Books of condolence for Carrickmines fire victims

Books of condolence have been opened in Dún Laoghaire, Dundrum and the Mansion House in Dublin for the 10 people who lost their lives in a fire in Carrickmines, Co Dublin.

News • 12 Oct 15

Around 900 people live in Longboat Quay apartments

Dublin residents face €4m bill over fire concerns

Residents in a Dublin apartment complex are facing a €4 million bill or possible evacuation over fire safety failings in their building.

News • 30 Sep 15

Four units of Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene

Dublin fire services attend blaze in Carrickmines

Dublin Fire Brigade says it has brought a blaze in the Carrickmines area of Dublin under control.

News • 20 Sep 15

The fire service was alerted to the blaze at the premises on the Donore road at around 10pm last night

Drogheda factory fire being treated as arson

Gardaí in Drogheda, Co Louth are treating a fire that destroyed a family-run factory in the town as suspected arson.

News • 14 Sep 15

British Airways said the plane suffered a technical difficulty before left engine burst into flames

BA plane catches fire on Las Vegas runway

A British Airways plane caught fire in Las Vegas forcing the pilots to abort take off, with two minor injuries being reported.

News • 09 Sep 15

Five units attended the scene on South King St, with initial reports suggesting the fire was in the basement of the building (Pic: Dublin Fire Brigade)

Fire at Gaiety Theatre brought under control

A fire at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin city centre was brought under control by Dublin Fire Brigade yesterday evening.

News • 31 Aug 15

Police said 34 separate fires had broken out on four main fronts

PM calls for calm as Greek fire spreads

Forest fires fanned by strong winds and high temperatures have broken out around Athens and other parts of southern Greece, sending residents fleeing as clouds of smoke billowed over their homes.

News • 17 Jul 15