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  1. Nothing suspicious found in Melbourne chemical factory fire: Officials

    Nothing suspicious found in Melbourne chemical factory fire: Officials

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) confirmed in a statement that 20 firefighters and five crews are still working at the scene after a major chemical explosion sparked a large fire in Derrimut on Wednesday."The incident remains under control, but there are still hotspots in inaccessible areas due to...
  2. Fire breaks out in waste factory in Kolkata, 30 fire tenders deployed

    Fire breaks out in waste factory in Kolkata, 30 fire tenders deployed

    Kolkata: A massive fire broke out in a vest manufacturing unit and warehouse in the city's Dumdum area in the early hours of Friday, police said.Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the fire, which broke out around 3 am in Nagerbazar on Jessore Road, near Sarojini Naidu College...
  3. Fire in waste factory in Kolkata, no casualties

    Fire in waste factory in Kolkata, no casualties

    Kolkata: A massive fire broke out in a vest manufacturing unit and warehouse in the city's Dumdum area in the early hours of Friday. Police gave this information.Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the fire, which broke out around 3 am in Nagerbazar on Jessore Road.According to a...
  4. More than 28,000 people have been ordered to evacuate due to rapidly growing wildfires in California

    More than 28,000 people have been ordered to evacuate due to rapidly growing wildfires in California

    The Thompson Fire, which broke out Tuesday near the city of Oroville in Butte County, has engulfed more than 3,700 acres (about 15 square km) by Thursday evening, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). With only 7 percent prevention, Xinhua news agency...
  5. 4 firefighters injured while extinguishing fire in a factory in Ghaziabad

    4 firefighters injured while extinguishing fire in a factory in Ghaziabad

    Ghaziabad (UP): Four firefighters were injured while trying to douse a massive fire that broke out at a factory in the industrial area of ​​the Trans-Hindon region on Thursday, officials said.Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Manu Sharma said, "More than two dozen chemical drums kept in the factory...
  6. Wildfire breaks out on Mount Parnitha near Athens

    Wildfire breaks out on Mount Parnitha near Athens

    A press release from the fire brigade said about 90 firefighters were deployed in the area, assisted by at least eight water-dropping planes and helicopters, as the fire raged near a settlement on Saturday.Authorities issued an emergency warning for nearby residents to "remain vigilant and...
  7. South Korean President Yoon visits the site of battery plant fire that killed 22 people

    South Korean President Yoon visits the site of battery plant fire that killed 22 people

    After being briefed about the fire by Interior Minister Lee Sang-min, Yoon decided to visit a plant operated by lithium battery maker Aricell in Hwaseong, 45 kilometers south of Seoul, to conduct an emergency inspection, according to his office. .Yoon had earlier instructed the minister and...
  8. 20 bodies found at site of fire at South Korea's battery plant (Lead-1)

    20 bodies found at site of fire at South Korea's battery plant (Lead-1)

    The dead are believed to be among 23 people missing in the fire, they said, amid fears the death toll could rise further, Yonhap news agency reports.Of the 23 people missing in the fire, 20 are believed to be foreigners, including Chinese nationals, they said, adding that the number is subject...
  9. Fire breaks out in multi-storey building in Noida

    Fire breaks out in multi-storey building in Noida

    A fire broke out in a multi-storey building in Noida on Saturday. The officers provided this information.There were no immediate reports of any casualties."Fire engines along with teams of firefighters have been rushed to the spot," a police spokesperson said.Police said that the incident...
  10. Fire breaks out in Kolkata's Acropolis Mall

    Fire breaks out in Kolkata's Acropolis Mall

    Kolkata (West Bengal) [India] A massive fire has broken out at Acropolis Mall in Kolkata, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Several fire tenders have been sent to the spot and firefighters are working tirelessly to control the fire.Visuals from the site showed...
  11. Delhi: More than 50 shops gutted in fire in Chandni Chowk, cooling operation underway

    Delhi: More than 50 shops gutted in fire in Chandni Chowk, cooling operation underway

    New Delhi: Firefighters worked hard through the night in scorching heat to bring under control a massive fire that broke out in more than 50 shops in a densely packed building in North Delhi's Chandni Chowk area.Officials said Friday that flames were still burning beneath some collapsed parts...
  12. Forest fire in Almora, Uttarakhand: 4 firefighters killed, 4 injured while extinguishing fire in Binsar

    Forest fire in Almora, Uttarakhand: 4 firefighters killed, 4 injured while extinguishing fire in Binsar

    Almora (Uttarakhand) [India], Four firefighters lost their lives and four others were seriously injured while battling a massive fire in Binsar forest in Almora district of Uttarakhand, forest officials said.The injured were taken to the base hospital for immediate treatment.Forest...
  13. Jammu and Kashmir: Fire breaks out in restaurant in Udhampur, extinguishing work underway

    Jammu and Kashmir: Fire breaks out in restaurant in Udhampur, extinguishing work underway

    Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], A fire broke out in a restaurant in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.At present, firefighters are engaged in extinguishing the fire.The cause of the fire has not been known yet.Further details are awaited.
  14. Massive fire at Jammu bus stand, no casualties

    Massive fire at Jammu bus stand, no casualties

    Jammu: Three buses were gutted in a fire that broke out at the Jammu bus stand on Monday night. The officers provided this information.He said that there was no report of any casualty in the incident.Although most of the buses were taken out, he said three buses caught fire.He said that...
  15. West Bengal: Fire broke out in the trade license department of Siliguri Municipal Corporation

    West Bengal: Fire broke out in the trade license department of Siliguri Municipal Corporation

    Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], A fire broke out in the trade license department of Siliguri Municipal Corporation on Wednesday, an official said. No casualties have been reported yet Fire engines and firefighters are on the spot and efforts are on to extinguish the fire. More information is...
  16. Agniveer is not just a soldier but a leader, innovator and protector: CDS Anil Chauhan

    Agniveer is not just a soldier but a leader, innovator and protector: CDS Anil Chauhan

    BENGALURU: Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday visited the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Center in Belagavi to address the firefighters as they embark on their military journey, an official said.In his address he emphasized the noble objective of military service and its...
  17. Two hostile drones crash near Moshav Beit Hillel, causing fire

    Two hostile drones crash near Moshav Beit Hillel, causing fire

    Tel Aviv [Israel], two hostile aerial drones entered Israeli territory from Lebanon, and exploded in the area of ​​Moshav Beit Hillel. Firefighters have extinguished the fire caused by the explosion. N injuries were reported. The Israel Defense Forces said the incident was not being reviewed.
  18. Brazil: At least 10 people killed in fire at homeless shelter in Porto Alegre

    Brazil: At least 10 people killed in fire at homeless shelter in Porto Alegre

    BRASILIA [Brazil]: At least 10 people have died in a fire at a defunct hotel being used as a temporary homeless shelter in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, Al Jazeera reported, citing officials. Emergency workers confirmed 10 victims on Friday at the Garroa Floresta, which was operating...
  19. Fire breaks out in pharma company near Hyderabad

    Fire breaks out in pharma company near Hyderabad

    To extinguish the flames, two fire engines from nearby fire stations first reached the spot.Some employees reportedly jumped from windows to save themselves. Firefighters deployed their equipment to rescue the trapped workers, while the operation was made difficult due to dense smoke and...
  20. Firefighters are facing mental health risks due to the severity of the bushfires

    Firefighters are facing mental health risks due to the severity of the bushfires

    Melbourne, bushfire seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer – which is having an impact on the health of firefighters.Bushfires are becoming more intense – and putting firefighters at increased risk.From longer droughts to longer-lasting heat, extreme dryness and storm surges...
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