Fire in a 17th-Century Chapel in Trégastel: Roof Loss and Saved Heritage
The blaze destroyed about 75 percent of the slate roof and caused part of the timber framework to collapse, but...
Month: June 2026
Forensic Engineering in Ancient Rome: Analyzing the 64 AD Fire through Archaeology
By Stefano Marsella Fire Safety Engineer | Adjunct Professor of Territorial Emergency Management, Università Campus Biomedico di Roma Introduction Synthesizing...
Vulnerabilities in Heritage Buildings
The Compounded Risk of Renovation Crucially, the hotel was undergoing extensive months-long remodelling to celebrate an upcoming anniversary at the...
Attack on Historic Monastery in Kyiv: Damage and Cultural Significance
Reports emerging at the moment indicate that a historic monastery complex in Kyiv has been affected by a new attack,...
Fire at Odeon Building – George Town, Penang, Malaysia
The rapid response of emergency services, the incident resulted in the death of a construction worker from Myanmar, trapped within...
The Pattern of Vulnerability: Recent Fires in Abandoned Historic Buildings
Key Recent Incidents LocationBuildingDateStatusKey DetailsPoughkeepsie, NY, USAHudson River Psychiatric Center (Avery/Admin Building)June 3, 2026DestroyedNational Historic Landmark designed by Thomas S....
Nine Japanese Shrines and Temples Lost to Fire in First Five Months of 2026: Context and Ongoing Protection Efforts
Complete Timeline: 9 Fires (January–May 2026) Note: Most of the 2026 fires remain under investigation by local authorities. Confirmed causes should...
