A historic church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, built in 1894, was consumed by flames Wednesday night, leaving the local community mourning its loss.
A historic church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, built in 1894, was consumed by flames on Wednesday night, leaving the local community mourning its loss. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A historic church building in Grand Rapids, Michigan , constructed in 1894, was destroyed by a major fire on Wednesday night as authorities continue investigating the cause. The blaze broke out around 11 PM at the former Seventh-day Adventist church, with multiple firefighters reported injured while tackling the blaze. DETAIL: Crews from across Grand Rapids responded, while additional off-duty firefighters were called in to provide relief during the hours-long operation. Three firefighters were injured during the response, including two who were struck by…Open
The 173-year-old South Bushwick Reformed Church in Brooklyn is rallying for restoration after a devastating fire, now under investigation as a potential arson case.
The 173-year-old South Bushwick Reformed Church in Brooklyn is rallying for restoration after a devastating fire, now under investigation as a potential arson case . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A fire on June 19 that severely damaged the South Bushwick Reformed Church in Brooklyn , New York, is being investigated as a possible act of arson after video footage revealed a person fleeing the scene shortly before the blaze began. DETAIL: The fire required nearly 200 firefighters to battle the flames for more than two hours before bringing it under control. No injuries were reported, but the church’s worship space and ministry center suffered significant damage. Church leaders have launched a GoFundMe campaign to support recovery…Open
A historic former convent near St. Patrick's burial site in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, was intentionally set ablaze, according to Northern Ireland's fire service.
A historic former convent near St. Patrick’s burial site in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, was intentionally set ablaze, according to Northern Ireland’s fire service. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The former Convent of Mercy in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, was engulfed in flames on Sunday, with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service confirming the fire was started “deliberately.” The destroyed convent is just a short distance from the grave of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, at Down Cathedral. DETAIL: The fire began on Sunday evening and required the efforts of around 70 firefighters, who battled the blaze until Monday morning. The convent, although derelict, was a well-known landmark in the town. KEY QUOTE:…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Thirteen unregistered vape stores have been found within a mile of Union Corner in Glasgow, Scotland, where another vape store caused a fire that burned down a 175-year-old city landmark.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Vape store operators, historian Norry Wilson, Trading Standards, and Glasgow City Council.WHEN & WHERE: March 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland.KEY QUOTE: […] The post An Illegal Vape Store Burned Down a 175-Year-Old Landmark. Over a Dozen More Have Been Found Within a Mile of the Disaster. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Thirteen unregistered vape stores have been found within a mile of Union Corner in Glasgow, Scotland, where another vape store caused a fire that burned down a 175-year-old city landmark. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Vape store operators, historian Norry Wilson, Trading Standards, and Glasgow City Council. WHEN & WHERE: March 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. KEY QUOTE: “Licensing and regulation of shops only works if it is enforced. And at the moment it feels a bit like the Wild West.” – Norry Wilson IMPACT: Vape stores, many of which are linked to organized crime and illegal immigration , pose a threat to many more historic buildings across Britain. IN FULL More illegal vape stores like the one that caused the fire…Open