Ola E-scooter catches fire in Pune after the video goes viral it raised concerns about the vehicle’s safety regulations among social media users. Ola Electric has initiated an investigation into the fire that broke out on one of its electric scooters in Pune and has stated that it will take appropriate action. After a video … Read more
Most people would leave if they witnessed a fire, but a group of people in Uttar Pradesh decided to do the exact opposite. Passengers assisted in pulling the rest of the train away from the flames when a fire broke out in one of the railway coaches. The encounter, which was caught on camera, is … Read more
A fire broke out at foreign cargo ship at the Port of Karachi on Wednesday. Bol News channel reported that the ship has come from Russia and is reportedly loaded with wheat. Karachi Port Trust said that the KPT fire brigade has brought the blaze under the control and dowsed it soon. No loss of … Read more
DALIAN – A fire that broke out Wednesday at a residential building in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian has left four people dead, local authorities said. The incident happened at 2:45 p.m. at a family residence in the coastal city’s Ganjingzi District, and the fire was put out at 3:28 p.m., according to the … Read more
In Abu Dhabi, three individuals were killed and six others were injured in a suspected drone attack, according to authorities, as Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed to have begun an operation deep within the UAE. The attack on Monday resulted in explosions in gasoline trucks, resulted in a fire near the airport in Abu Dhabi, the … Read more
CAPE TOWN – The interior of South Africa’s National Assembly, the lower house of the parliament, was “extensively destroyed” by a fire that broke out early Sunday, a local official said Monday morning. As of 6:50 a.m. (0450 GMT) Monday, firefighters have been working at the fourth floor of the National Assembly building, which is … Read more
VENEZUELA: With a single kick, Victor Medina collapses a burning pyre, then crosses the smouldering embers in his bare feet. He walks purposefully with a distant gaze while embodying an indigenous spirit during a ritual on Mount Sorte in northwestern Venezuela dedicated to ending the Covid-19 pandemic. Medina grabs a burning branch and slaps it … Read more
TANGERANG: A fire killed 41 inmates, injured dozens in an overcrowded prison block in Indonesia’s Banten province when most inmates were asleep, a government minister said on Wednesday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze — which was mostly contained within one block that housed prisoners jailed on drug charges — at around 3:00 am (2000 GMT Tuesday) … Read more
KARACHI: Unisame (Union of Small and Medium Enterprises) has expressed heartfelt sympathies with the families of the victims of the Mehran Town fire in Korangi and urged all the SMEs to take preventive measures and avoid such dangerous and injurious situations, causing damage to life and property, a statement said on Sunday. Unisame president Zulfikar … Read more
At least 16 workers died and more were missing after a factory fire in Karachi on Friday, police said. More than 25 labourers were inside the small factory in a residential area when the blaze broke out, causing it to fill with thick smoke. “We have recovered 16 bodies so far,” senior police officer Shahjehan … Read more
ATHENS: Hundreds of firefighters were battling to control two massive wildfires in Greece on Wednesday, one raging for nine straight days, that have left hundreds homeless and caused incalculable damage. With the assistance of a huge multinational force, Greek fire crews were fighting to beat back blazes on the island of Evia and in the … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh High Court made it clear on Monday that it might take notice, if it considers that the appeal against acquittal of the co-accused in the Baldia factory fire case ought to have been filed and “so-called influential accused are being deliberately and intentionally shielded by the state.” The observations came from a two-judge … Read more
ISTANBUL: Turkey is under the shock of unprecedented forest fires that killed four people and injured scores of others in its coastal touristic southern provinces, while authorities are investigating claims of sabotage. Over 70 wildfires have been reported since Wednesday across the country. Scorching heat and strong winds have fanned the fires in different regions … Read more
A fire broke out in the Rawalpindi Urdu Bazar on Thursday, inflicting heavy losses on traders. According to the initial reports, multiple shops and houses burnt in the fire that sent thick clouds of smoke in the area and made breathing difficult. Officials said that the fire broke out due to a short circuit. However, … Read more
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser has announced that Bus Rapid Transit (Peshawar BRT) will be operational from October 25. Confirming the resumption of BRT service, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Kamran Bangshan said that BRT station staff has also been called on duty. It may be recalled that the BRT bus service was temporarily suspended after four … Read more
A massive fire has engulfed a large portion of Hafeez Center Plaza, situated on Main Boulevard, in the Gulberg area of Lahore today. According to the details, the fire brigades called soon after the blaze broke out around 6:00 am. Reportedly, more than 15 vehicles and 40 fire fighters are putting efforts to control the … Read more
The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Peshawar services would be resumed from October 25 on the recommendation of the bus service company. According to the details, the spokesperson of the BRT-Peshawar said the bus manufacturing company’s inspection team has submitted its report to the government on the recent fire incidents in the BRT Peshawar project. According … Read more
Famous Chinese TikTok star Lamu was killed by her ex-husband, as he set her on fire during a live-streaming session. According to the details, the 30-year-old TikTok star was doing a live-streaming session on her social media account when her ex-husband broke into her house doused her in petrol, and set her on fire. Her … Read more
On Wednesday, the Kyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government temporarily suspended the Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, as a technical review of the BRT buses has to be conducted for safety purposes. Muhammad Omair, Spokesperson TransPeshawar, said, “A fresh review of BRT’s buses will be held. The safety of the passengers is the institute’s topmost priority.” … Read more
A house caught fire in Thandkoi area of Swabi in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday (Aug 9). According to the rescue officials, the fire has killed at least 2 people including one child and injured four people. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”swabi-eight-people-killed-in-two-separate-incidents-of-firing”] The sources of rescue 1122 said, the shoe factory in the basement of the house caught … Read more
Massive broke out at a factory at the Export Processing Zone in Landhi area of Karachi city on Sunday evening. According to the details, fire brigade spokesperson said the blaze initially broke out at a plastic manufacturing factory which later engulfed the surrounding three factories of cardboard, plastic and textile as well. At least 9 … Read more
An explosion broke out Sunday on a U.S. Navy warship on yesterday (Jul 13). According to the details, At least 21 people were injured when a fire and an explosion broke out Sunday. The officials said that it caused heavy damage and posing unique hazards for firefighters. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”fire-breaks-out-in-neyveli-lignite-plant-in-india-killed-6-people”] The US Navy said that … Read more
An oil tanker explosion in Beijing has killed at least 19 people. According to the details, the second explosion shortly after noon in front of a factory on the highway, damaging nearby buildings. The foreign news agency said, about 170 people were injured in the blast in Xijiang province of China. In this regard, the … Read more
The number of shops in Quetta has risen to 50 due to the overturning of an oil tanker, while five people have been injured in the accident. According to details, an oil tanker overturned in New Sariab area of Quetta after which a severe fire engulfed the area. Eight people were burnt while trying to … Read more
A fire has broken out in an oil refinery in Faisalabad. According to details, a fire broke out in an oil refinery factory on Mullanpur Road in Faisalabad, as a result of which five workers were burnt and injured. The rescue officials said, eight fire tenders are engaged in extinguishing the fire. Rescue officials also … Read more
Massive fire that broke out in residential building in Sharjah brought under control, government media office said. As per details, Seven people were treated for minor injuries from the fire in the tower in Sharjah’s Al Nahda area and taken to hospital for treatment. Authorities offered no immediate explanation for the blaze. However The reason, … Read more
A garment factory in Gulberg Block 12 Karachi caught fire on Saturday morning. Residents said that fire brigade was called soon after they witnessed black smoke coming from the factory. They also said that three trucks have reached the site and are struggling to control the fire. The rescue team confirms that no casualties or … Read more
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Sunday (March 29). According to the details, It is the fourth such launch this month. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the North fired the two projectiles from the port city of Wonsan into the Sea of Japan. Tokyo’s defence ministry said … Read more
