Cultural and Historic Losses in the World: 2024 List
This post lists losses covered by cultural media assets. The list may not be complete, as the focus and approach...
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,...
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...
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...