About 120 people evacuated from 17-storey building in Bromley, south-east London. Part of roof and half of a flat on 15th floor caught fire just before midday. London Fire Brigade said the fire was under control at about 16:00 BST. A tower block in south-east London has been evacuated after a fire started. About 120 … Read more
Costco has recalled 400,000 of Solar LED Market Umbrellas made by SunVilla Corporation. The lithium-ion batteries in the solar panels on the umbrella may overheat Leading to a fire or potentially dangerous burns. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that Costco has recalled around 400,000 of the Solar LED Market Umbrellas manufactured by … Read more
ferry carrying 165 passengers caught fire in the middle of the Philippines. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, one person’s death has been verified. Mama Mary-Chloe was out at sea somewhere in the vicinity of the islands of Bohol and Leyte. A ferry carrying 165 passengers caught fire in the middle of the Philippines, but … Read more
The blaze is being blamed on arson by the authorities. 29 people have been impacted by the flames, with two receiving medical attention in a hospital. Forestry and Agriculture Minister warned media that “high temperatures and wind” will continue. In the same region as last year’s worst flames in the nation’s history, Turkish firemen were … Read more
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) said a fire that ripped through a power station will not affect the electricity supply. AEMO said on Friday there was enough electricity supply to meet forecast demand over the weekend, easing the immediate concern of potential east-coast blackouts. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) said a fire that … Read more
A man’s remains were discovered on fire in a London park. Police are seeking to identify him. The incident is being investigated as ‘unexplained,’ according to the Met. A man’s remains were discovered on fire in a London park, and police are seeking to identify him. The body of a man was discovered in Belvue … Read more
Fire broke out on Tuesday night in the northern Dinniyeh region. Rescuers battled to put out a big fire in Lebanon’s largest pine forest. Environment minister says it is possible the fire was started deliberately. Lebanon: On Wednesday, rescuers battled to put out a big fire in Lebanon’s largest pine forest, which authorities believe was … Read more
A fire and a massive explosion killed at least 49 people and injured hundreds more. Hospitals in the area are overburdened, with long lines of people waiting for treatment. The depot held millions of dollars worth of clothing that were ready to be sent to Western stores. At a storage warehouse outside Chittagong, Bangladesh, a … Read more
Residents of a southern Athens suburb came home on Sunday after firemen were able to put out a blaze that had forced them to flee the day before, according to emergency services. “At this point, the fire has been demarcated, the residents are back in their houses,” deputy civil protection minister, Evangelos Tournas, told a … Read more
Death toll from a coal mine explosion in northern Colombia has risen to seven. A buildup of gases apparently led to a fire. Nearly 90 percent of the mine collapsed. The death toll from a coal mine explosion in northern Colombia has grown to seven, with eight people still missing, according to the National Mining … Read more
A fuel tanker fire was put out in Essex, sending a big cloud of black smoke high into the air and cracking the windows of neighbouring automobiles. Just after 17:00 BST, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to the blaze along the A130 Canvey Way and Saddlers Farm roundabout in South Benfleet. The … Read more
Light rain and mountain snowfall halted the biggest fire in the United States on Tuesday. On Wednesday, several evacuation orders were lowered, including those for the villages of Golondrinas, Watrous, and Fort Union. NOAA predicts an above-average hurricane season. Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fires have been estimated to be 42 percent contained. Nearly 3,000 … Read more
A cold front is expected to bring temperatures down this weekend in the South after record-breaking heat. Temperatures on the East Coast, meanwhile, are anticipated to be 20-30 degrees above average. According to the Weather forecast, the Ohio Valley and the mid-Atlantic will see the most intense temperatures. Nealy 100 more record highs are expected … Read more
A shocking video shows a large gas station fire that Florida state investigators claim was started by a deputy’s Taser being used to apprehend a motorbike driver. Orlando got surveillance video of the February incident at an Osceola County Wawa gas station. A massive fireball is seen erupting from a petrol pump on video, and … Read more
Residents in the drought-stricken West are being warned of increasing fire hazards owing to high winds, according to officials. Firefighters in New Mexico issued a warning on Tuesday about possibly unpredictable winds from thunderstorms. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham warned at a press conference with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and other senior state officials that many … Read more
Several fires in Colorado Springs have caused evacuations and closed roads. A shelter-in-place order was issued at the Colorado Springs Airport on Thursday while a grass fire blazed nearby. All inbound operations have been halted, and all departure flights have been canceled. “We’d like to thank everyone for their continuing patience throughout this challenging time,” … Read more
A major fire in New Delhi, India’s capital, killed at least 27 people and injured scores more, according to rescue services. “The fire has been put out now. The total number of dead is 27. Search operation is on,” a fire department official told AFP. Broadcaster NDTV reported that more than 40 people had sustained … Read more
An AFP correspondent reported shots were fired from inside the Sri Lankan prime minister’s official mansion on Monday as thousands of protestors broke through the main gate and set fire to a parked truck. Police also fired tear gas to push back protesters retaliating against an attack on them earlier in the day by those … Read more
According to the Raleigh police chief, a man who reportedly used incendiary devices to set fire to police cars at a North Carolina police station was murdered after threatening an officer with one of the devices. “We think the suspect was employing incendiary devices, which we believe were Molotov cocktails,” Raleigh Police Chief Estella D. … Read more
In Tver, northwest of Moscow, a deadly fire broke out at an aeronautical research institute. A munitions plant in Perm, more than 1,100 kilometers (680 miles) to the east, has caught fire again. There were also fires in two different oil facilities in Bryansk, Belarus. Coincidences, or a sign that Ukrainians or their supporters are … Read more
Authorities said Friday that a Colombian drug cartel set fire to dozens of automobiles in retaliation for the extradition of the group’s leader to the United States on drug trafficking charges. Dairo Antonio Usuga, known as “Otoniel,” led Colombia’s largest narco-trafficking cartel, known as the Gulf Clan. The 50-year-old was the most wanted person in … Read more
BARCELONA: Three people were discovered dead and one critically injured in an apartment fire in Barcelona on Wednesday morning, according to emergency authorities. In the town of Santa Coloma de Gramanet, a three-story structure caught fire. The fire department claimed that the fire was discovered at 4:29 a.m. local time (0229 GMT) and that the … Read more
Authorities said two individuals were rescued by firefighters in Oregon on Saturday after a rollover incident in a rural region-locked them inside their vehicle for hours. Just before 5 a.m., first responders received a report of a car collision in the rural region southwest of Timber, a hamlet about 40 miles northwest of Portland, according … Read more
A pet pig becomes a hero after it saves owner from fire Meet the bulky legend who saved his owner from a fire! A 500-pound pet pig named Hamilton assisted his proprietor 30-year-old, Gilbert Anaya, escape the New Jersey loft fire on April 11. The power source added that Hamilton helped Anaya by giving the … Read more
A sausage factory in Harlow, Essex catches fire; WATCH VIDEO A sausage factory in Harlow was caught on fire. Video is revealed where thick smoke and plumes can be seen. The fire blew up at Riverway Foods on River Way in Harlow, Essex. Both Essex and Hertfordshire sent firefighters to handle and extinguish the fire … Read more
After explosions rocked the city of Bryansk, a massive fire erupted at an oil store in Russia. Near the Sumy and Chernihiv areas, the Druzhba oil storage tanks are about 95 miles from the Ukrainian border. A second fire was reported near a military base, but it was not confirmed. Bryansk is a crucial transit … Read more
A man is in hospital after a fire aboard a double-decker bus in Glasgow. The flames caused the closure of several streets of the city’s Renfield Street just after lunchtime. The First Bus driver and passengers were evacuated. A 54-year-old guy was harmed, but not seriously. First Bus stated it will assist the emergency services … Read more
Canford Heath on fire; firefighters struggled due to strong winds Firemen are struggling with a “critical” fire at a heathland in Dorset. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said it went to the episode at Canford Heath in Poole on Saturday evening after the fire was being “driven” by solid breezes. Scenes via web-based … Read more
