Tag: Fire
A forest fire is extinguished near the tourist destination of Trogir in Croatia | News in brief
According to the local fire chief, there is no danger for tourists in the resort, which is also known to Finnish tourists. In Croatia, around 70 firefighters and three aircraft…
At least 39 dead in Bangladesh protests, state TV on fire
In Bangladesh, student protests continued on Thursday, July 18. The official death toll has risen to 39. At least a thousand people have been injured. The headquarters of the public…
Explosive fire in a brand new Volvo hybrid – with a one-year-old in the car
Dave Butler from Wigan in North West England recently took delivery of his brand new Volvo XC40 mild hybrid after a six month wait. During a car trip with wife…
Prison sentence demanded for three who extorted former employer and set fire to his car
A 33-year-old woman from Veenendaal and a 27-year-old man from Amerongen were sentenced yesterday to two years in prison, three months of which were conditional, for extorting the woman’s former…
Fire damage at Grand Bend legion estimated at $500,000
GRAND BEND – Damage at the Grand Bend legion has been estimated at $500,000 after a fire during the morning of July 16. Article content Lambton Shores fire Chief James…
Dennis’ restaurant also robbed of terrace after major fire: ‘Open again in a year’
The fire started in the basement of the corner building, probably because of an overheated computer. “It must have been so hot here,” says Bellwinkel as he points out how…
16 people died in a shopping mall fire in southwestern China | News in brief
A fire broke out in a 14-story building on Wednesday evening local time. About 30 people were rescued from the burning building. At least 16 people have died in a…
Fire tragedy in shopping mall in China: 6 dead
A shopping mall in China has gone up in flames. Six people lost their lives in the fire that started at around 18:00 local time in the 14-story shopping mall…
Fire chief to beachgoers: Beware this summer’s ‘aggressive’ Port Stanley currents
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Lake Erie currents along Port Stanley’s main beach are stronger and more dangerous than usual this summer, posing an increased risk to swimmers Published…
Ikea’s warning to customers: The product may catch fire
The furniture giant Ikea is issuing a strong appeal to consumers. It is aimed at anyone who has purchased one of the company’s portable battery chargers that may pose a…