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Huge, 7-Alarm Fire In Chinatown

Adrian Chen · 04/12/10 12:09AM

Lots of activity on Twitter and blogs tonight about a huge fire at 285 Grand Street in Chinatown. According to the Times at least ten people were injured in the fire, which spread to three buildings. Video and photos inside.

Kid Discovers The Meaning of "Flammable"

Elaine Moran · 03/24/10 02:28PM

This kid somehow manages to set half of his camp site aflame, but it's the crazed laughter of everyone present that seems to suggest that the lawn chairs aren't the only ones getting blazed at this campout.

What James Bond Does On His Days Off

Aman Ellis · 01/22/10 02:13PM

There's nothing like enjoying a nice day in the outdoors with your friends. Oh, and blowing stuff up with a tank is cool, too.

The Flaming Laptop Prank

Spencer Lund · 01/13/10 11:30AM

Pranks should have a modicum of wit behind them. This retaliation prank is more like wanton destruction, but it fits the original crime, as our videographer informs us in the opening, so we salute it.

A Yule Log Fire For Everyone!

Whitney Jefferson · 12/24/09 07:00PM

Not everyone is lucky enough to be in front of a fireplace tonight. For those who aren't, here's the best online substitute we've found. It's quiet, high definition, and you can actually hear the soothing crackling of the fire.

The Dangers of Deep-Frying Poultry

Sergio Hernandez · 11/26/09 11:30AM

We hope everyone is enjoying their Thanksgiving. As everyone gets ready to roast, fry, or otherwise cook their turkey, Gawker.TV would like to remind everyone about the importance of fire safety... with a round-up of our favorite turkey disasters.

Michael Jackson's Famous Hair Fire: The Video

Richard Lawson · 07/15/09 11:00AM

Oh, holy god. Remember when Michael Jackson's hair caught on fire while filming a Pepsi commercial in 1984? Well Us Weekly got the harrowing footage and claims the injury spurred his terrible painkiller addiction. His head just... catches on fire.