Fire in Historic Town of Villingen (Germany)
In the picturesque town of Villingen-Schwenningen, situated in Baden-Württemberg, on 15th June, 2025, a devastating fire engulfed the historic district,...
Month: June 2025
Damages and Destruction to Historical and Cultural Heritage in 2025
In this post, we compile a comprehensive list of significant instances of fires that have transpired within historical or cultural...
Laerdal Historic Town Severely Damaged by Fire
A major fire has severely impacted Lærdal, a historic mountain village in Western Norway, renowned for its exceptionally preserved wooden...
Overtourism and Safety of World Heritage Sites
The management of World Heritage Sites (WHS) and significant urban and cultural areas is an increasingly complex challenge. The integration...
Breda Landhuis Burgst Fire: Lessons for Fire Professionals
In the early hours of June 1, 2025, a devastating fire destroyed the Landhuis Burgst, a historic 18th-century villa in...
The Pho Quang Pagoda Fire and Reconstruction
On October 23, 2024, a fire hit Pho Quang Pagoda, an 800-year-old national cultural heritage site in Phu Tho Province...