FIREFIGHTERS
Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say Donald Trump was targeted in an assassination attempt while speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, according to two law enforcement officials. The former president, with blood on his ear from what he described as a gunshot, was quickly pul...
14 Jul, 2024, 07.58 AM ISTFrench airport worker unions call for strike week before Paris Olympics Paris airport unions strike before Paris Olympics over bonuses, criticising Groupe ADP's selective payout. Potential disruptions at Charles de Gaulle and Orly, affecting 350,000 daily visitors and athlete arrivals. Tony Estanguet seeks a "truce". Un...
08 Jul, 2024, 09.48 PM ISTPersistent heat wave in the US expected to shatter new records as it bakes West and swelters in East A prolonged heat wave is currently affecting the U.S., setting new records across the nation. Dangerous temperatures soaring into the 100s are expected in the West, while the East will remain hot and humid throughout the week, according to forecaste...
07 Jul, 2024, 11.02 PM IST
Fires have become the most visible sign of the conflict heating up on the Lebanon-Israel border The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, amid stalled cease-fire talks, is causing devastating fires in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. Damage from Hezbollah drones and white phosphorus, along with firefighting challenges, has displaced thou...
04 Jul, 2024, 11.48 AM ISTDelhi: 5 shops gutted in fire at Vasant Vihar Market A fire broke out in the Vasant Vihar C Block market, gutting five shops in a shopping complex. The blaze, controlled by 10 fire tenders, affected 200 square meters across the ground, mezzanine, and first floors, with no casualties reported. This inc...
15 Jun, 2024, 10.56 AM ISTTwo pilots killed in Turkey military training plane crash A military training plane crashed in central Turkey, killing two pilots aboard. The plane took off from a military base in Kayseri on a training flight and later crashed for unknown reasons.
04 Jun, 2024, 06.08 PM ISTFire breaks out in Noida flats due to AC blast; Here's how to prevent an AC blasts A fire broke out in a Noida high-rise due to an air conditioner blast, contained by the building's firefighting systems. As temperatures rise, AC safety is paramount. Here are tips to prevent AC fires, including regular maintenance and using high-qu...
30 May, 2024, 08.47 PM ISTMCD issues fire advisory to health facilities, asks for report by May 31 Health facilities are directed to regularly inspect fire-fighting equipment such as extinguishers, hydrants, and alarms to ensure all are functional, according to the advisory.
29 May, 2024, 04.37 PM ISTOver 66 fires in 2 years: Why Delhi's hospital safety measures aren't enough to prevent loss of life Delhi hospital Fire: Delhi has reported 66 hospital fire incidents over the past two years, with 30 in 2022 and 36 in 2021. The most recent fire on May 25th, seven newborns lost their lives in a tragic fire that engulfed a private neonatal hospital ...
27 May, 2024, 01.39 PM ISTRussian attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills twelve, injures dozens A Russian strike on a hardware superstore in Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulted in 11 deaths, with President Zelensky condemning the attack as "vile". The strike hit the 'Epitsentr' store, causing casualties and extensive damage. The attack drew internation...
26 May, 2024, 12.30 PM ISTFire at residential building in Delhi's Shahdara, 13 people rescued A fire broke out at a residential building in Azad Nagar West, Shahdara, Delhi, late Saturday night, according to police. Firefighters promptly arrived and rescued 13 people, who were then taken to a hospital. Fire Officer Rajendra Atwal noted that ...
26 May, 2024, 06.35 AM ISTDelhi ITO Fire: One official dead, many others rescued after fire breaks out at Income Tax building On Tuesday, a fire erupted within the Income Tax CR Building in the ITO area, resulting in the tragic death of one official. Fortunately, seven individuals, including five men and two women, were safely rescued from the premises. The building stands...
14 May, 2024, 06.48 PM ISTDevelopers spending more time firefighting issues than delivering innovation: Cisco survey The pressure on developers to rapidly deliver new features is compounded by the constant need to assist SREs and IT operations in ensuring application performance and availability.
08 May, 2024, 02.16 PM ISTNainital forest fires: 8 fresh forest fires in 24 hours, IAF assists in firefighting for 2nd day The forest fires are gradually being controlled with the flames already doused in many areas. The fires in Marora and Khanana civil areas in Maniknath range of the Narendranagar forest division have been completely extinguished, officials said.
28 Apr, 2024, 08.57 PM ISTMassive forest fire rages in Nainital, IAF deploys MI-17 choppers in ongoing dousing ops According to officials, the IAF choppers are lifting water from the nearby Bhimtal Lake in Nainital and spraying it in the area to contain and eventually put out the raging forest fire.
27 Apr, 2024, 02.58 PM ISTFirefighter, forester, trail builder: The first US Climate Corps jobs are here The American Climate Corps by Biden govt offers job opportunities in climate-related fields across various states. It aims to recruit and train thousands of young individuals to combat climate change and transition into clean energy careers.
23 Apr, 2024, 04.37 PM ISTCenturies-old artworks saved from Copenhagen's stock exchange blaze As the blaze ripped through the 400-year-old Copenhagen landmark on Tuesday, passersby jumped off their bicycles to help firefighters, conservators and soldiers retrieve valuable paintings.
19 Apr, 2024, 11.32 PM ISTFirefighters, deep-sea divers & such: It’s a woman thing Tata Steel's initiative to hire women firefighters for diversity echoes a broader trend in heavy engineering firms in India. Companies like Hindustan Zinc are increasing women representation in mining operations, aiming for gender diversity.
19 Apr, 2024, 06.00 AM IST'Suicide Squad' star Cara Delevingne's Los Angeles home destroyed in fire, firefighter hospitalised Model and actor Cara Delevingne's Los Angeles home was devastated in a fire, with one firefighter hospitalized and one person from the house suffering minor injuries. Delevingne, who was not at home during the incident, expressed gratitude to firefi...
16 Mar, 2024, 05.52 PM ISTThousands ordered to flee while they can as bushfire burns in Australia's south Over two thousand individuals have been instructed to evacuate towns in western Victoria, Australia, as an uncontrollable bushfire continues to rage. The state emergency service has urged residents of Raglan and Beaufort, along with those in nearby ...
22 Feb, 2024, 02.26 PM IST