Arson Threatens Historic Buildings across the UK: the Link to Dereliction
In recent times, there has been substantial media attention on the fate of derelict or abandoned historic buildings. A particularly...
Protecting Historic Buildings from Wildfires – Interventions on facades and roofs
Historic buildings can be exposed to risk by wildfires like any other building. In their case, though, vulnerability assessment should...
Mosul Grand Mosque reopened after IS devastation
On September 1, 2025, Iraq’s Prime Minister officially reopened the historic al-Nuri Grand Mosque and its iconic leaning minaret, located...
Review and Critique of UNESCO’s Fire Risk Management Guide
In a previous post (Fire Risk Management Guide (2024) Protecting Cultural and Natural Heritage from Fire) , this platform has briefly...
Vineyards: The last Barrier against Fire
The preservation of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage is a well-known concern, as everything is directly recognised as Culture....
Devastating fire destroyed the “Old London House” in Nainital (India)
A massive fire destroyed the Old London House in Nainital, Uttarakhand, a colonial wooden residence dating back to 1863 and...
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Nantes to reopen after 2020 Arson
After a five-year restoration period, the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Nantes is set to reopen its doors to the public on...
The Neglected Fire Vulnerability of Historic Artefacts
The preservation of immovable cultural heritage in the face of fire hazards presents a unique and critical challenge due to...
Protecting World Heritage Sites: Safety Challenges Under Climate Stress
Climate change poses an escalating threat to UNESCO World Heritage sites worldwide, with 80% of cultural heritage sites already experiencing...
Portugal’s Historic Villages Under Siege by Wildfires
Wildfires are becoming an escalating threat to historic towns and villages in Portugal. Currently, several of these cherished settlements are...
Preserving Heritage and the World War II Strategic Bombing
On this platform, we are highlighting the growing targeting of cultural heritage and historical memory by armed conflicts and crisis...
Wildfires Threat to Cultural Heritage: The Case of Spain’s Camino de Santiago
Recent wildfires in Spain have highlighted the escalating threat posed by climate change not only to natural ecosystems but also...
Why Care Fire Risk to Non Structural Historic Elements
Globally, historic buildings are often defined not only by their structural components but also by the non-structural elements that adorn...
Chapel Badly Damaged in the Cathedral of Cordoba (Spain)
On the evening of August 8, shortly after 9:00 PM, a fire broke out in the Chapel of the Annunciation,...
HBIM in Cultural Heritage Buildings Management: Advantages, and Limitations
The conservation of cultural heritage buildings is a cornerstone of su stainable development and cultural continuity. In recent years, Heritage...
When Heritage Becomes a Battlefield: The Preah Vihear Temple Case
Recent clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border have exposed the Preah Vihear Temple, an 11th-century Hindu sanctuary and UNESCO site, to...
Probable Arson Severely Damaged Germany’s Largest Wooden Church.
In the early hours of Sunday, July 20, 2025, fire broke out in the historic Marktkirche zum Heiligen Geist in Clausthal‑Zellerfeld—the...
Historic Heritage Under Assault: The Erasure of Armenian Churches
The systematic destruction of historical and cultural heritage sites, particularly Armenian churches and monasteries, in Western Armenia (now predominantly located...
Safety for All: The Urgent Need to Involve Tourists in Heritage Fire Drills
The significance of comprehensively addressing all safety considerations for individuals with special needs within historic sites has already been elucidated...
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...
