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Lagos records 1,324 fire, building-collapse, other emergency incidents in nine months
Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service responded to 1,324 emergency incidents, including 1,135 fire calls and nine building collapses, between January and September, saving N79.44 billion in property.
FG upgrades Plateau hospital to National Trauma Centre, deploys 15 ambulances
The Nigerian federal government has upgraded Riyom General Hospital in Plateau State to a National Trauma Centre and deployed 15 ambulances to enhance emergency medical services.
57-year-old man dies after being found unconscious in Rochor Canal. Police and SCDF confirmed the incident and ongoing investigations.
Wildfires in Europe have exposed buried bombs and mines from World War I and II, threatening crews responding to the flames. Some of the weapons have exploded in the intense heat.
Three Dead and New Devastation from Floods Caused by Intense Rains in Venezuela
Three people have died and new destruction has been caused by intense rains in Caracas, Venezuela. The floods have also affected several neighborhoods, including Santa Rosalía, where over a hundred families lost their temporary shelters. The city's authorities have deploy…
Huesca wildfire evacuates 16 municipalities and threatens San Juan de la Peña: 'If it burns, the symbol of Aragon's origin would be lost'
A wildfire in Huesca has forced the evacuation of 16 municipalities and over 830 people. The blaze critically threatened the historic San Juan de la Peña monastery, a symbol of Aragon's origins, prompting the emergency removal of historical artifacts.
Wildfire rages in southern France, forcing evacuations
A wildfire in southern France forced the evacuation of two hamlets on Sunday as more than 200 firefighters battled flames that had scorched around 90 hectares in the Lozere region.
Wildfires in southern Spain have forced the evacuation of 470 people, with authorities expressing optimism about containing the blaze, which has burned around 8,000 hectares so far.
Fuego volcano spews more ash and lava as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages
Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted on Monday morning, spewing lava and ash. Hundreds of people living on the slopes of the volcano evacuated their homes throughout Tuesday.
Guatemala's Volcán de Fuego has erupted, spewing a massive ash cloud that has affected over 29,000 people in the region. The eruption has prompted the highest level of alert in three districts, with evacuations underway and schools closed.
‘Hey Siri, call 119’: How three kids proved a smartphone can be a lifeline
Three fifth-graders in Kobe used a smartphone to call emergency services after finding an elderly woman who had collapsed on the sidewalk.
Wildfires continue to rage across Europe, with hundreds of homes destroyed in Greece. The situation remains critical, with strong winds and dry conditions fueling the fires. Emergency services are working to contain the blazes, but the risk of further spread remains high.
Wildfires latest: Fire in Madrid remains active and uncontrolled after intense night of work
Large wildfires continue to rage across Madrid and Ávila, with over 6,000 hectares burned in Madrid and more than 60,000 people evacuated or confined. Firefighters worked intensely overnight, but the situation remains active and complex due to expected wind increases.
Europe is experiencing unprecedented wildfires, with thousands of hectares burning across France, Spain, and Portugal, mirroring the scale typically seen in North America.
Rescue 1122 KP responds to over 23,500 emergencies in June, assists over 28,000 citizens
Rescue 1122 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa responded to 23,507 emergencies in June, providing timely assistance to 28,229 people across the province, including medical cases, road accidents, and fire incidents.
Two patients died and over 30 people were injured after a fire broke out in a patient room at the Helene-von-Bülow-Klinikum in Ludwigslust, Germany. The roof structure of the five-story hospital caught fire, leading to the evacuation of patients and staff.
Injuries reported after two trains collide near Bedford. Emergency services are at the scene.
Van driver arrested after killing two passengers including a firefighter and his wife on Tsing Sha Highway.