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London politics
fromIndependent
3 hours ago

'One of main agitators': Man with megaphone allegedly urged crowds to charge at garda during Citywest riot

Roberto Iafrate faces trial for allegedly inciting violence during the Citywest riot.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
3 hours ago

Revealed: Children among nearly 200 patients kept in hospital last year because they had no home to go to

Delayed discharges in hospitals increased from 148 to 191 patients due to homelessness and lack of proper step-down care.
#brooklyn
fromHoodline
17 hours ago
New York City

FDNY Activity Snarls Traffic Near Myrtle And Adelphi In Brooklyn

Heavy emergency activity in Brooklyn is causing traffic delays, road closures, and mass transit disruptions; commuters are advised to use alternate routes.
fromFOX 5 New York
5 days ago
Brooklyn

2 killed in Brooklyn apartment fire, FDNY says

Two people died in a Brooklyn apartment fire, and the cause is under investigation.
New York City
fromHoodline
17 hours ago

FDNY Activity Snarls Traffic Near Myrtle And Adelphi In Brooklyn

Heavy emergency activity in Brooklyn is causing traffic delays, road closures, and mass transit disruptions; commuters are advised to use alternate routes.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Fire razes 200 homes in Sabah, leaving hundreds homeless

A fire in Sabah, Malaysia, displaced 445 people, destroying around 200 homes and prompting immediate relief efforts for safety and aid.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Gardai launch crackdown after threats to officers on front line during fuel protests

A garda crackdown is initiated in response to intimidation against officers and personnel during recent fuel blockades.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

300 firefighters combat Vista fire, evacuations ordered in Lake Elsinore

Evacuation orders are in effect in Lake Elsinore due to the Vista fire, which has burned 141 acres with no containment.
#fdny
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn 3-Alarm Fire Update From FDNY

FDNY officials provided updates on a three-alarm fire in Brooklyn, indicating a significant response involving multiple units and extended operations.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

FDNY called to battery fire inside Williamsburg library

FDNY responded to a lithium-ion battery fire at the Williamsburg library, which was extinguished without injuries or structural damage.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn 3-Alarm Fire Update From FDNY

FDNY officials provided updates on a three-alarm fire in Brooklyn, indicating a significant response involving multiple units and extended operations.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

The secret life of Boston's street corner fire alarm boxes

Boston's telegraph-based fire alarm system, operational since 1852, remains functional today, providing reliable emergency communication independent of modern technology.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Temescal residents describe waking up to the 'whooshing' sound of a gas leak

PG&E confirmed that a gas leak had occurred near that location. A spokesperson, Tamar Sarkissian, told us that a PG&E crew was on-site by 11:15 p.m. the night of April 9 and after working for about two hours, stopped the flow of gas as 'safely and as quickly as possible' - by 1:32 a.m. Friday morning.
East Bay (California)
#fire
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Dozens of firefighters battling 3-alarm blaze at Etobicoke waste disposal plant | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Dozens of firefighters battling 3-alarm blaze at Etobicoke waste disposal plant | CBC News

Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Fire prompts patient transfers at Boston Medical Center in Brighton

A fire at Boston Medical Center led to the transfer of 25 patients, including ICU patients, to ensure their safety and continuity of care.
California
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Firefighters battle out-of-control blaze at one of Australia's two remaining oil refineries in Geelong

A major fire at the Viva oil refinery in Geelong has caused significant disruption, with no injuries reported and containment efforts ongoing.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Man (20s) arrested for alleged threats against public representative during fuel protests

A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested under Section 5 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 and has since been released without charge.
France news
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Counter-terror unit probing threat to bomb a garda station if officers 'get heavy handed' with protesters

A bomb threat was sent to Garda Headquarters, warning that a device would be detonated near a garda station if authorities acted heavily against fuel protesters.
Germany news
#fianna-fail
UK politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Ministerial blame game over threat to use Army to police fuel blockades

Fianna Fáil questions Fine Gael leader for not informing about a no-confidence motion vote regarding the government's fuel crisis handling.
UK politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Ministerial blame game over 'send in the Army' threat

Fianna Fáil questions Fine Gael leader for not informing about a no-confidence motion vote regarding the government's fuel crisis handling.
UK politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Ministerial blame game over threat to use Army to police fuel blockades

Fianna Fáil questions Fine Gael leader for not informing about a no-confidence motion vote regarding the government's fuel crisis handling.
UK politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Ministerial blame game over 'send in the Army' threat

Fianna Fáil questions Fine Gael leader for not informing about a no-confidence motion vote regarding the government's fuel crisis handling.
#arson
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

British police probe another arson attack in London

British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack on a shop in Hendon, London, targeting a Jewish community.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Counter-terrorism police investigate an arson attack in Hendon, London, with no injuries reported and no current links to other incidents.
Boston
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

Smoke reported at Macombs Dam Park near Yankee Stadium

A fire at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx produced heavy smoke but did not impact Yankee Stadium.
California
fromReuters
1 year ago

How California fights fires from the skies

Firefighters in Los Angeles are combating severe wildfires with a large fleet of aerial firefighting aircraft.
London
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Body removed from Wexford town house may have lain undiscovered for some time

A male in his 60s was found dead in a Wexford home after being undiscovered for some time.
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Ambulance workers to strike next month over pay

"It defies belief that they have spent six years waiting for their skills and expertise to be recognised. Our members have Unite's total support in this fight for fair pay."
Healthcare
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

East Flatbush Blaze Kills 2, Firefighter Injured

A late-night fire in East Flatbush resulted in two fatalities and one firefighter hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Garda Commissioner declares national fuel protests an 'exceptional event'; Ambulance and fire services to curtail operations due to fuel shortages

Three national fuel depots at Whitegate refinery, Shannon Foynes port and the Port of Galway remain restricted due to the blockades, and movement at the three sites is extremely limited.
Europe news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Woman jumps off third floor balcony to escape fire

This incident highlights why you should always ensure your escape route is clear and why we recommend to never charge your e-bike or e-scooter on your means of escape, such as a hallway or by your front door.
London
London politics
fromIndependent
21 hours ago

'The pain is unbearable' - victim of boiling water courthouse attack speaks from hospital bed

A courthouse boiling water attack in Strabane has left Richard McCrossan facing potential permanent disfigurement and experiencing unbearable pain.
#house-fire
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Person seriously injured in fall at Firefighting Academy facility

Emergency crews responded around 9:05 a.m. to the Department of Fire Services Firefighting Academy facility, where a person had been reportedly injured in a fall.
Boston
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

Protests in Dublin have escalated unexpectedly, reflecting public anger and loss of confidence in the Government.
NYC LGBT
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

3 dead in Queens fire as building collapse traps firefighters

A four-alarm fire in Queens killed three people, injured nine others, and temporarily trapped two firefighters when an interior staircase collapsed.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Ministers 'won't dictate' who attends crunch fuel protest meeting; petrol stations run dry as ambulances in west 'dangerously low' on fuel

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Experience: I suffered terrible burns as a child then became a firefighter

A severe burn accident at age six caused third- and fourth-degree burns on 73% of the body, requiring a year of hospitalization and long-term recovery, fundamentally shaping life trajectory and resilience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Glasgow's only high-ladder fire engine unavailable during office block inferno

The Scottish fire and rescue service confirmed that, while standard city-based fire engines were on the scene within minutes of the first 999 call, the nearest available high-reach appliance which adds vital additional capacity to tackle a large blaze came from Coatbridge, an 11-mile (18km), 26-minute drive away in light traffic.
Public health
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

State Police searching for Berkshire County man after suspicious early-morning fire

Police are searching for John Rohane after a suspicious fire was intentionally set at his home in Monterey.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Teenager dies in flat blaze next to fire station

A teenager died in a fire at a first-floor flat on Cooper's Road in Bermondsey, London, with a second teenager hospitalized and the cause under investigation.
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Citizen video shows FDNY responding to fire on York Street

The FDNY says that the fire was reported on the 12th floor of an apartment building on 190 York St. just after 1:30 a.m. Over 100 fire and EMS personnel responded.
New York City
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Massive Midwood Fire Sends Smoke Over Brooklyn

A massive fire in Midwood, Brooklyn, prompted a significant emergency response with thick smoke and ongoing firefighting efforts.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Firefighter suffers cardiac arrest during Hyde Park blaze

A firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while battling a warehouse roof fire in Hyde Park that caused approximately $750,000 in damage.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Emergency services at scene of second collision in Navan

Two Navan incidents: a 7pm R147 collision with emergency response and diversions, and an earlier river search that proved a false alarm.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Replacement ambulances delivered after London arson attack

Four replacement ambulances have been provided to Hatzola after an arson attack destroyed their vehicles in north London.
#gender-equality
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Philosophy

Mary Kenny: Kudos to female firefighters, but it's often in the public interest to discriminate based on age and physical ability

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Women

Mary Kenny: Kudos to female firefighters, but often it is in the public interest to discriminate based on age and gender

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Philosophy

Mary Kenny: Kudos to female firefighters, but it's often in the public interest to discriminate based on age and physical ability

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Women

Mary Kenny: Kudos to female firefighters, but often it is in the public interest to discriminate based on age and gender

US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Fire at Oakham home kills 1

A fatal house fire at 67 Skyline Drive in Oakham killed the home's sole resident amid extreme winter conditions that impeded firefighting efforts.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Two officers rescue woman found asleep amid house fire in Merrimac

Two police officers rescued a sleeping woman from a burning house in Merrimac after a resident's 911 call alerted them to the fire.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Rescue services at scene of major incident at bridge in Navan town

Major incident at Loreto Bridge, Navan — suspected road traffic collision; Coast Guard helicopter, rescue boats, gardaí and other emergency services deployed; roads closed.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Gardai and security arrive as council takes control of Meath family home built without permission

Meath County Council executed a High Court order to seize and demolish a home built without planning permission by Rose and Chris Murray after a 20-year legal battle.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Major rescue operation in Navan ends after incorrect reports of 'child in river'

Emergency response was activated after reports of a child in the river at Newbridge, but those reports were incorrect and the search was stood down.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Data centre blaze tackled by 60 firefighters

LFB Dozens of firefighters have extinguished a fire in the basement of a data centre in east London. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said around 60 firefighters and eight fire engines were called to Nutmeg Lane, Blackwall at 04:50 GMT on Saturday. The fire broke out in a battery room containing lead-acid batteries and was brought under control before 07:00. The cause of the blaze has not been determined.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Mahmood to call for more police patrols and faster responses to 999 calls

Reforms will cut administrative duties, set national 999 response targets (15 minutes urban, 20 minutes rural), and change staffing funding to increase officers on patrol.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Child treated for injuries after fire breaks out at Waterford hotel

On arrival, a small fire which had been extinguished, was found in a bedroom. Residents had already evacuated. One casualty was handed over into the care of the National Ambulance Service and the building made safe.
Miscellaneous
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Large police presence seen as firefighters respond to house fire in San Bruno

A large house on Keefe Court in San Bruno caught fire; firefighters and police responded, and an ABC7 photographer reported hearing sounds like ammunition inside.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Southall fire: 70 firefighters tackle huge blaze at west London church

A large fire severely damaged King's Hall Methodist Church in Southall, requiring ten fire engines and 70 firefighters; cause under investigation and nearby roads remain closed.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

FDNY responds to fifthfloor fire at Bushwick Houses

FDNY responded to a fifth-floor fire at Bushwick Houses on Friday afternoon with 120 personnel; no injuries reported and Red Cross assisted two people.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Two people killed in separate incidents on Ireland's roads on Wednesday evening

Pedestrian (70s) killed after being struck by a car in Abbeyleix; man (30s) killed in single-vehicle crash in Co Monaghan.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Children raced to hospital after fire rips through south London flats

Two flats in an 11-storey Lambeth block were destroyed by fire; around 60 firefighters responded and four children were taken to hospital as a precaution.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Frantic race to install river and coastal defences as 11 counties at risk of floods with weather warnings issued

Met Éireann has issued rainfall alerts for 11 counties as further downpours on top of already swollen rivers and saturated land threaten potentially damaging flooding across Munster, Leinster and Ulster. The worst of the flooding is expected tonight and early tomorrow morning across Wicklow and Waterford, though flooding is also possible in nine other counties, particularly Wexford, Kilkenny and Dublin.
Miscellaneous
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Manhole fires on Newbury Street cause building and street evacuations

Six manhole explosions on Newbury Street prompted sidewalk and building evacuations, multiple street closures, and no reported injuries; fires likely caused by an electrical issue.
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