Why the Harlan House Fire in San Ramon Drew Widespread Media Attention
In the early hours of July 16, 2025, a devastating fire engulfed the historic Harlan House—also known as El Nido—located at 19251 San Ramon Valley...
Wildfire Risk to Cultural Heritage: Insights from Dragon Bravo Fire
The Dragon Bravo fire, which commenced on July 4th 2025 due to lightning within Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona, USA),...
The Library of Pannonhalma and the Bread Beetle: Conservation and Safety Challenges
The recent infestation of Stegobium paniceum, known as the "bread beetle," at the historic library of the Benedictine Abbey of...
Training Resilience Programmes for Cultural Heritage Staff in Emergencies
Cultural heritage institutions face a variety of emergencies, from localised incidents within a single structure to large-scale civil protection scenarios...
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage: A Project for Protection and Restoration
The conflict in Ukraine has led to the widespread destruction not only of human lives and infrastructure, but also of...
Leveraging AI and Social Media for Proactive Safety Assessment in Historic Urban Landscapes
In the dynamic field of cultural heritage management, comprehending the public’s interactions and perceptions of historic urban spaces has become...
£1.4M Fire‑Protection Upgrades at Buckingham Palace
According the Annual Report 2024-2025, the Buckingham Palace ongoing £369 million Reservicing Programme (2017–2027) is prioritising critical fire‑safety enhancements, marking significant...
Towards Comprehensive Fire Risk Indexes for Cultural Heritage
Fire remains one of the most devastating threats to cultural heritage worldwide, with the potential to destroy not only historic...
Damage and Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Israel-Iran Conflict of June 2025: a Quick Review
Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear sites, which prompted a response from Iran in June 2025, had an asymmetrical impact on...
Fire at the Château de la Bacquelaine: A Heritage and Human Tragedy
On the night of June 17, 2025, the Château de la Bacquelaine, an iconic historic monument in Walloon Brabant, was...
Protecting Marble Artworks: What a 1762 Fire Can Teach Us
On August 12, 1762, a fire broke out in the third corridor of the Uffizi Gallery, causing the collapse of...
The Sino-French Heritage Alliance after Notre-Dame Fire
In the aftermath of the devastating Notre-Dame Cathedral fire in April 2019, China was the first country outside France to...
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,...
Cultural and Historic Heritage Losses in the World: 2025 List
This article compiles online reports of fires and other losses of historic or cultural heritage buildings. While it doesn’t capture...
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...
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...
