Fire Devastates Historic St John Church in Maria Stein, Ohio
A major fire struck on May 29, 2025 the Church of St. John the Baptist in Maria Stein, Ohio, an...
The Art of Fire Management in the Ancient Neolithic
Fire has been, since its origins, a central element in human history, a powerful force capable of sustaining life but...
Devastating Fire at Hollybush House (London)
Devastating Fire at Hollybush House: A Case Study of Significance for Fire Safety Professionals The destructive fire occurred on 25...
War in Sudan Devastates Museums and Cultural Heritage
Established by ICOM (International Council of Museums) in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO, the International Museum Day (IMG) is...
A Book on Megafires Risk to Natural Heritage
The landscapes we consider heritage, both for their natural and cultural value, are under increasing pressure. In particular, the risk...
The Challenge of Choosing Fire-Extinguishing Agents in Cultural Heritage Protection
The protection of cultural heritage from fires is a complex challenge, where the speed of intervention to limit the spread...
Fire Devastates Historic Nottoway Plantation House in Louisiana
A tragic fire has struck the Nottoway Plantation House in Louisiana, one of the most significant historic homes in the...
Protection of Cultural Heritage in Times of War: Legal Assumptions
Situations of damage to heritage, in particular the destruction of monuments and emblematic sites, including those devastated by fires in...
An AI Model to Detect Damages on Historic Heritage Walls
Built heritage and traditional dwellings, is a testimony to the history and culture of an area. However, in areas such...
Funding the Retrofit of Historic Buildings with a Focus on Safety
Built heritage conservation is not only about the aesthetic and historical preservation of buildings, but increasingly includes the need to...
The 2020 Beirut Port Explosion Damages to Historical Buildings
Beirut, a city with millennia of layered history, has historic districts — particularly those of Gemmayzeh, Mar Mikhael, and Karantina...
Glen Rosa: Years of Conservation Destroyed by the Arran Wildfire
In early April 2025, the spectacular valley of Glen Rosa on the Isle of Arran, Scotland, was the scene of...
Historic Chapel in Wales Damaged in Suspected Arson Attack
A major fire has severely damaged the historic Bethany English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel in the centre of Port Talbot, Wales,...
Civil Rights Symbol Clayborn Temple Devastated by Fire
A fire, later deemed unintentional, broke out in the early morning hours of April 28, 2025, causing extensive damage to...
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Saved From Vegetation Fire
On April 18, 2025, a fire that broke east of Edmonton (Canada) has reached the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, causing...
Destruction of Historical Heritage: A Silent Weapon of War
The destruction of cultural and historical heritage is frequently used as a tactic of war and ethnic cleansing. This strategy...
Fire Devastates St. Paul’s Church in Louisville: A Warning for Abandoned Landmarks
On 10 March, 2025 a fire severely damaged St. Paul’s German Evangelical Church on East Broadway in Louisville, a structure...
The New Emergency Plan of St Peter in Vatican
St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican is a building whose construction lasted several centuries and was completed around 1667. Famous...
First quarter of 2025: Already a Critical Year for World Cultural Heritage?
From the beginning of 2025 to the end of March, the world's cultural heritage has been affected by a series...
St. Patrick’s Cathedral set on Fire in Myanmar Conflict
On March 16, 2025, St. Patrick's Cathedral in Banmaw, in the Kachin State of Myanmar, was severely damaged by a...
Evacuation of the Castello Sforzesco in Milan
On March 29, 2025, a small fire broke out around 11 am inside the iconic Castello Sforzesco in Milan, sparking...
How many Bagan Temples destroyed by the Myanmar Earthquake ?
According to Wikipedia, Bagan, the historical city of Myanmar, is located in an active seismic zone. Therefore, the city has...
