A massive fire broke out in a flat on the 12th floor of a residential building in IVY County Society in Noida's sector 74 on Friday morning.

Fire department teams rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident. The society falls under the Sector 113 police station area.

BREAKING | India: Massive FIRE Breaks Out at IVY County Society, Sector-75

Six workers were killed and several sustained burns in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Sattur in Tamil Nadu's Virudhnagar district on Saturday.
According to the Sattur Police, the number of fatalities is likely to rise, as the condition of several individuals admitted to the hospital remains critical.
The cause of the accident is yet to be determined. However, preliminary investigations suggest that a power leakage or friction between explosives during the preparation of firecrackers may have triggered the explosion.
The Fire Department responded promptly upon receiving information, extinguished the blaze, and is currently engaged in rescue operations.
Police officials stated that investigations are underway, and the accident site is being closely examined.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin recently visited Virudhunagar district, where he urged fireworks factory owners to take safety measures to prevent such accidents.
He had also interacted with workers and assured them that he had instructed factory owners to adopt all necessary precautions.
Despite the Chief Minister's inspection and assurances, such incidents in the district continue. Virudhunagar, especially Sivakasi, is known as the fireworks capital of Tamil Nadu, with the majority of the state's firecracker factories located there.
Over 300 factories in Virudhunagar district and neighbouring villages produce these types of crackers. The fireworks industry employs nearly four lakh workers across 1,150 factories in Virudhunagar, with Sivakasi alone accounting for 70 per cent of India's firecracker production.
In 2024, the Virudhunagar district witnessed 17 accidents in firecracker factories, resulting in 54 fatalities.
The fireworks industry in Tamil Nadu has an annual turnover of approximately Rs 6,000 crore.
However, association leaders noted a significant decline in firecracker production due to restrictions imposed by the Supreme Court.
The court reiterated its ban on barium nitrate, a crucial ingredient in firecracker manufacturing, and imposed additional restrictions on joined crackers.
Business owners in Sivakasi reported a 30 per cent reduction in production due to these limitations.
Joined crackers, it may be noted, are a series of individual firecrackers connected by a fuse, allowing them to ignite in succession when one is lit.
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India News| Six workers were killed and several sustained burns in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Sattur in Tamil Nadu's Virudhnagar district on Saturday.

Six workers were killed and several sustained burns in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Sattur in Tamil Nadu's Virudhnagar district on Saturday. According to the Sattur Police, the number of fatalities is likely to rise, as the condition of several individuals admitted to the hospital remains critical. The cause of the accident is yet to be determined. However, preliminary investigations suggest that a power leakage or friction between explosives during the preparation of firecrackers may have triggered the explosion. The Fire Department responded promptly upon receiving information, extinguished the blaze, and is currently engaged in rescue operations. Police officials stated that investigations are underway, and the accident site is being closely examined. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin recently visited Virudhunagar district, where he urged fireworks factory owners to take safety measures to prevent such accidents. He had also interacted with workers and assured them that he had instructed factory owners to adopt all necessary precautions. Despite the Chief Minister's inspection and assurances, such incidents in the district continue. Virudhunagar, especially Sivakasi, is known as the fireworks capital of Tamil Nadu, with the majority of the state's firecracker factories located there. Over 300 factories in Virudhunagar district and neighbouring villages produce these types of crackers. The fireworks industry employs nearly four lakh workers across 1,150 factories in Virudhunagar, with Sivakasi alone accounting for 70 per cent of India's firecracker production. In 2024, the Virudhunagar district witnessed 17 accidents in firecracker factories, resulting in 54 fatalities. The fireworks industry in Tamil Nadu has an annual turnover of approximately Rs 6,000 crore. However, association leaders noted a significant decline in firecracker production due to restrictions imposed by the Supreme Court. The court reiterated its ban on barium nitrate, a crucial ingredient in firecracker manufacturing, and imposed additional restrictions on joined crackers. Business owners in Sivakasi reported a 30 per cent reduction in production due to these limitations. Joined crackers, it may be noted, are a series of individual firecrackers connected by a fuse, allowing them to ignite in succession when one is lit. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India: Six dead in blast at fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu's Sattur

An investigation has been launched into the causes of a huge fire that engulfed a block of flats in east London&nbsp;on Monday morning.&nbsp;The London Fire Brigade, with more than 200 firefighters, responded to the&nbsp;major fire incident. Two people have already been taken to the hospital, and more than 100 were evacuated from the block of flats in East London.

The search operation is still continuing at the mixed-use building located on Freshwater Road, Dagenham.

Thick black smoke was released from the building&nbsp;amid leaping flames. People living nearby were advised to keep their doors and windows closed.

The cause of the fire is still unknown, said LFB.

London Fire Assistant Commissioner Patrick Goulbourne said, “The building has several fire safety issues known to London Fire Brigade.”

A “simultaneous” evacuation of the building was carried out “immediately,” and a “significant” search and rescue operation is still underway, he further added.

The London Fire Brigade received the call for rescue at 02:44 local time (01:44 GMT).

The whole building was damaged by the fire, including the scaffolding surrounding the property and even the roof. The first fire crew arrived at the location within five minutes, and the second crew arrived in six minutes.

The aerial appliance was brought to the location in six minutes, involving almost 225 firefighters.

Station Commander Alan Bendell, who was at the scene, said, “Two of the brigade’s 32-metre turntable ladders are being used at the scene as aerial water towers to assist with tackling the fire from height.”

Ambulances were present to assist, and the LAS also mentioned that an air ambulance was dispatched.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper gave her regards to the firefighters and other emergency workers for their bravery and swift response to the fire.

Crews from Dagenham, Ilford, Romford, Barking, and local fire stations were at the location.

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An investigation has been launched into the causes of a huge fire that engulfed a block of flats in east London on Monday morning. The London Fire Brigade, with more than 200 firefighters, responded to the major fire incident.

An investigation has been launched into the causes of a huge fire that engulfed a block of flats in east London on Monday morning. The London Fire Brigade, with more than 200 firefighters, responded to the major fire incident. Two people have already been taken to the hospital, and more than 100 were evacuated from the block of flats in East London. The search operation is still continuing at the mixed-use building located on Freshwater Road, Dagenham. Thick black smoke was released from the building amid leaping flames. People living nearby were advised to keep their doors and windows closed. The cause of the fire is still unknown, said LFB. London Fire Assistant Commissioner Patrick Goulbourne said, “The building has several fire safety issues known to London Fire Brigade.” A “simultaneous” evacuation of the building was carried out “immediately,” and a “significant” search and rescue operation is still underway, he further added. The London Fire Brigade received the call for rescue at 02:44 local time (01:44 GMT). The whole building was damaged by the fire, including the scaffolding surrounding the property and even the roof. The first fire crew arrived at the location within five minutes, and the second crew arrived in six minutes. The aerial appliance was brought to the location in six minutes, involving almost 225 firefighters. Station Commander Alan Bendell, who was at the scene, said, “Two of the brigade’s 32-metre turntable ladders are being used at the scene as aerial water towers to assist with tackling the fire from height.” Ambulances were present to assist, and the LAS also mentioned that an air ambulance was dispatched. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper gave her regards to the firefighters and other emergency workers for their bravery and swift response to the fire. Crews from Dagenham, Ilford, Romford, Barking, and local fire stations were at the location. (With inputs from agencies)

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A Ferris wheel at the Highfield Music Festival near Leipzig in Germany caught fire on Saturday at 9 pm. As per the police, thirty people got injured due to the incident, but these injuries were mostly mild cases of smoke inhalation.&nbsp;

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Up in the air, the two gondolas on the Ferris wheel caught fire, but the cause of the fire is still unknown. The festival organisers reported that the injured people were getting medical help and the situation was under control. They also mentioned that they were in contact with the police, medical services, and fire brigade.&nbsp;

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As per festival organisers, only four people got injured and one sustained injuries from a fall from the Ferris Wheel. Some media reports said that among the four injured people were four police officers. The fire brigade spokesperson reported that the situation was under control.&nbsp;

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When the fire broke out, German rapper Ski Aggu was performing at the music festival. He took to his Instagram and posted that he was "dismayed and shocked" after the incident. He said, he was asked not to cancel the show under any circumstances, but should also engage with the audience to avoid mass panic. He said that his priority was to control the incident and it should not escalate further. The rapper thanked people for staying calm. He also mentioned that the rescue workers were very quick in their work and managed to control the situation before it could get out of control.&nbsp;

Around 10 pm on Saturday, when everything was under control, the organisers reported that the Ferris wheel had closed and they resumed the performances on stage to continue further. They asked people to look after each other at the music festival and enjoy the shows.&nbsp; 
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A Ferris wheel at the Highfield Music Festival near Leipzig in Germany caught fire on Saturday at 9 pm. As per the police, thirty people got injured due to the incident, but these injuries were mostly mild cases of smoke inhalation.

A Ferris wheel at the Highfield Music Festival near Leipzig in Germany caught fire on Saturday at 9 pm. As per the police, thirty people got injured due to the incident, but these injuries were mostly mild cases of smoke inhalation. New fear unlocked! A fire has broken out on a ferris wheel at the Highfield rock festival in eastern Germany 👀pic.twitter.com/ZYAatmy0w7 — Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) August 17, 2024 × Up in the air, the two gondolas on the Ferris wheel caught fire, but the cause of the fire is still unknown. The festival organisers reported that the injured people were getting medical help and the situation was under control. They also mentioned that they were in contact with the police, medical services, and fire brigade. Also Read|IDF chiefs knew about Oct 7 attacks but never informed top officials: Report| As per festival organisers, only four people got injured and one sustained injuries from a fall from the Ferris Wheel. Some media reports said that among the four injured people were four police officers. The fire brigade spokesperson reported that the situation was under control. Also Read|US prez election: Harris-Walz campaign to spend $370 mn on digital, TV ads| When the fire broke out, German rapper Ski Aggu was performing at the music festival. He took to his Instagram and posted that he was "dismayed and shocked" after the incident. He said, he was asked not to cancel the show under any circumstances, but should also engage with the audience to avoid mass panic. He said that his priority was to control the incident and it should not escalate further. The rapper thanked people for staying calm. He also mentioned that the rescue workers were very quick in their work and managed to control the situation before it could get out of control. Around 10 pm on Saturday, when everything was under control, the organisers reported that the Ferris wheel had closed and they resumed the performances on stage to continue further. They asked people to look after each other at the music festival and enjoy the shows. With inputs from agencies

Ferris Wheel caught fire at a music festival in Germany - Video

A major fire incident was reported on a container cargo merchant vessel 102 nautical miles off the coast of the Western Indian state of Goa on Friday (Jul 19). Two&nbsp;ships of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) were responding to the distressing calls of the vessel, which was on its way to the Sri Lankan capital Colombo from Gujarat's Mundra port. A Dornier aircraft was also rushed to take an aerial assessment of the situation.

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The ICG said the vessel was carrying Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG), as a result of which explosions were occurring on the front side of the vessel.

The ICG ship was carrying out fire-fighting and rescue operations, despite rough sea and weather conditions, the statement by the coast guard&nbsp;added.

According to the ICG, two ships were rushed from Goa to augment firefighting efforts.

Earlier on Wednesday (Jul 17), the ICG rescued an Indian fishing boat with 11 crew on board off the coast of Kerala, the country's southernmost state.

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The boat was first spotted by a&nbsp;Dornier aircraft on the night of July&nbsp;16, as per a statement from the Defence Ministry.

"The vessel was in a critical condition due to flooding from a hull rupture near the keel and loss of propulsion, which posed a threat to the safety of the crew," the ministry said.

Watch:&nbsp;8 Indians, 1 Sri Lankan rescued by Indian navy ship INS Teg

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“To bolster the efforts, another ICG ship 'Abhinav' was deployed, along with an advanced light helicopter to rescue the crew. A technical ICG team embarked onto the distressed boat, carried out de-flooding operations, and provided necessary assistance. The operation culminated with the rescue of all crew members, and the vessel,” the ministry added.

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A major fire incident was reported on a container cargo merchant vessel 102 nautical miles off the coast of the Western Indian state of Goa on Friday (Jul 19). Two ships of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) were responding to the distressing calls of the vessel, which was on its way to the Sri Lankan capital Colombo from Gujarat's Mundra port.

A major fire incident was reported on a container cargo merchant vessel 102 nautical miles off the coast of the Western Indian state of Goa on Friday (Jul 19). Two ships of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) were responding to the distressing calls of the vessel, which was on its way to the Sri Lankan capital Colombo from Gujarat's Mundra port. A Dornier aircraft was also rushed to take an aerial assessment of the situation. #WATCH | A major fire broke out on a container cargo merchant vessel about 102 nautical miles southwest of Goa. ICG is doing the fire fighting operation on the ship which carries international maritime dangerous goods amid bad weather and heavy rains. (Source: Indian coast… pic.twitter.com/viDy564oze — ANI (@ANI) July 19, 2024 × The ICG said the vessel was carrying Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG), as a result of which explosions were occurring on the front side of the vessel. The ICG ship was carrying out fire-fighting and rescue operations, despite rough sea and weather conditions, the statement by the coast guard added. According to the ICG, two ships were rushed from Goa to augment firefighting efforts. Earlier on Wednesday (Jul 17), the ICG rescued an Indian fishing boat with 11 crew on board off the coast of Kerala, the country's southernmost state. Also read: Saudi Naval cadets complete training in India for second year in a row The boat was first spotted by a Dornier aircraft on the night of July 16, as per a statement from the Defence Ministry. "The vessel was in a critical condition due to flooding from a hull rupture near the keel and loss of propulsion, which posed a threat to the safety of the crew," the ministry said. Watch: 8 Indians, 1 Sri Lankan rescued by Indian navy ship INS Teg × “To bolster the efforts, another ICG ship 'Abhinav' was deployed, along with an advanced light helicopter to rescue the crew. A technical ICG team embarked onto the distressed boat, carried out de-flooding operations, and provided necessary assistance. The operation culminated with the rescue of all crew members, and the vessel,” the ministry added. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: Vessel carrying 'dangerous' goods catches fire off Goa coast, Indian Coast Guard responds

A fire&nbsp;at a battery plant in South Korea killed at least 22&nbsp;people on Monday (Jun 24), Yonhap news agency reported. Most of those killed were Chinese nationals. The fire broke out at 10:30 am local time in Hwaseong, south of the capital Seoul. The plant is owned by Aricell, a South Korean primary battery manufacturer.

Firefighters earlier said they were unable to go inside and carry out rescue operations due to the massive fire.

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"We are still unable to go inside and carry out rescue operation. We will carry it out once we get the fire under control," firefighter Kim Jin-young was quoted as saying by news agency CNA.

Some workers were unaccounted for. "We are planning to track their whereabouts with their contacts provided from the company," he added.

Watch:&nbsp;US, Japan &amp; South Korea to start military exercise in June

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The fire erupted after several&nbsp;battery cells exploded inside a warehouse with some 35,000 units, the firefighter added.

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has issued emergency instructions to authorities to “mobilise all available personnel and equipment to focus on searching for and rescuing people”, according to the agency.

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A fire at a battery plant in South Korea killed at least 22 people on Monday (Jun 24), Yonhap news agency reported. Most of those killed were Chinese nationals. The fire broke out at 10:30 am local time in Hwaseong, south of the capital Seoul.

A fire at a battery plant in South Korea killed at least 22 people on Monday (Jun 24), Yonhap news agency reported. Most of those killed were Chinese nationals. The fire broke out at 10:30 am local time in Hwaseong, south of the capital Seoul. The plant is owned by Aricell, a South Korean primary battery manufacturer. Firefighters earlier said they were unable to go inside and carry out rescue operations due to the massive fire. Also read: South Korea`s SK Innovation and SK E&S to go ahead with merger "We are still unable to go inside and carry out rescue operation. We will carry it out once we get the fire under control," firefighter Kim Jin-young was quoted as saying by news agency CNA. Some workers were unaccounted for. "We are planning to track their whereabouts with their contacts provided from the company," he added. Watch: US, Japan & South Korea to start military exercise in June × The fire erupted after several battery cells exploded inside a warehouse with some 35,000 units, the firefighter added. South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has issued emergency instructions to authorities to “mobilise all available personnel and equipment to focus on searching for and rescuing people”, according to the agency. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 22 dead after major fire breaks out at South Korean battery plant

An&nbsp;Indian national has died in a fire that broke out at a&nbsp;New York City apartment building in Harlem on Friday (Feb 23).&nbsp;The Indian Embassy in New York identified the man as 27-year-old&nbsp;Fazil Khan, adding that officials were in touch with his friends and family.&nbsp;

"Saddened to learn about death of 27-year-old Indian national Mr. Fazil Khan in an unfortunate fire incident in Harlem, NY. India in New York is in touch with the late Mr. Fazil Khan's family &amp; friends," the Indian Embassy in New York posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).

"We continue to extend all possible assistance in reparation of his mortal remains to India," it added.&nbsp;

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According to the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), a lithium-ion battery caused the deadly fire at the Harlem building, located at 2 St. Nicholas Place. The fire first broke out&nbsp;on the third floor of the six-story building and rapidly spread to other floors, trapping residents in flames and heavy smoke.&nbsp;

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Apart from&nbsp;Fazil, who unfortunately lost his life, 17 others were reported injured while dozens were rendered homeless.&nbsp;Chief of Department John Hodgens said upon arrival, his firefighters found&nbsp;numerous residents on the building’s fire escapes while a few were hanging off windows on the fifth floor.

"The fire was at the top and people were jumping out of the windows," a local&nbsp;Angie Ratchford said, narrating the tragedy.&nbsp;

Hodgens said it was rare to have fires of such intensity but his workers put in a 'heroic' shift to rescue the people.&nbsp;

“We usually have one of these a year or two. This was three at one fire.&nbsp;A very heroic action, and all of those people unfortunately are in critical condition, but they’re at the hospital," said&nbsp;Hodgens.&nbsp;

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After the incident, a 'full vacate' order was issued by the Department of Buildings. Meanwhile, the Red Cross is assisting dozens of people with temporary housing at a school nearby.

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An Indian national has died in a fire that broke out at a New York City apartment building in Harlem on Friday (Feb 23). The Indian Embassy in New York identified the man as 27-year-old Fazil Khan, adding that officials were in touch with his friends and family.

An Indian national has died in a fire that broke out at a New York City apartment building in Harlem on Friday (Feb 23). The Indian Embassy in New York identified the man as 27-year-old Fazil Khan, adding that officials were in touch with his friends and family. "Saddened to learn about death of 27-year-old Indian national Mr. Fazil Khan in an unfortunate fire incident in Harlem, NY. India in New York is in touch with the late Mr. Fazil Khan's family & friends," the Indian Embassy in New York posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). "We continue to extend all possible assistance in reparation of his mortal remains to India," it added. Saddened to learn about death of 27 years old Indian national Mr. Fazil Khan in an unfortunate fire incident in an apartment building in Harlem, NY. @IndiainNewYork is in touch with late Mr. Fazil Khan’s family & friends. We continue to extend all possible assistance in… — India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) February 25, 2024 × According to the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), a lithium-ion battery caused the deadly fire at the Harlem building, located at 2 St. Nicholas Place. The fire first broke out on the third floor of the six-story building and rapidly spread to other floors, trapping residents in flames and heavy smoke. Watch | Gravitas | Why are Indian students dying, being attacked in the US? × People cling to windows for escape Apart from Fazil, who unfortunately lost his life, 17 others were reported injured while dozens were rendered homeless. Chief of Department John Hodgens said upon arrival, his firefighters found numerous residents on the building’s fire escapes while a few were hanging off windows on the fifth floor. "The fire was at the top and people were jumping out of the windows," a local Angie Ratchford said, narrating the tragedy. Hodgens said it was rare to have fires of such intensity but his workers put in a 'heroic' shift to rescue the people. “We usually have one of these a year or two. This was three at one fire. A very heroic action, and all of those people unfortunately are in critical condition, but they’re at the hospital," said Hodgens. Also read | Indian-origin student froze to death after being denied entry into US nightclub After the incident, a 'full vacate' order was issued by the Department of Buildings. Meanwhile, the Red Cross is assisting dozens of people with temporary housing at a school nearby. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian man dead in apartment building fire in New York, confirms consulate

An 83-year-old woman died and her granddaughter sustained injuries after they jumped from the fourth floor of an apartment building in the Indian capital Delhi’s Dwarka locality following a massive blaze that erupted in their house, said police, on Wednesday (Feb 21).&nbsp;

The victims were identified as Jasuri Devi, 83, and 30-year-old Pooja Pant who sustained injuries. The incident took place in the Pacific Apartment in southwest Delhi’s Dwarka around Wednesday afternoon.&nbsp;

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<h2>What we know about the incident</h2>

The police said that they rushed to the site after a call about the fire. “The matter was informed to the fire officials for the rescue work,” a senior Delhi police officer told PTI.&nbsp;

An official from the Delhi Fire Services said that they received the call about the fire&nbsp;in two different flats&nbsp;at around 12:30 pm (local time). According to reports, the fire erupted on the third floor of the residential building.&nbsp;

The blaze was eventually doused with the help of six fire tenders around 1:05 pm (local time), reported PTI citing officials. According to the reports, the two women were on the balcony and jumped and one of them was rescued by firefighters.&nbsp;

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Atul Garg, Chief of Delhi Fire Services said that the two women had taken shelter on the balcony of the flat where the fire had broken out. The cause of the fire is said to be a gas leak.&nbsp;

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Ankit Singh said the officers first cordoned off the area and contacted Devi’s son, Mahesh Pant, who immediately reached the site.

“We collected details about his house to know that if any other person was still inside the house. We have started further investigation into the matter,” said Singh, as quoted by PTI.&nbsp;

He added, “Pooja and Jasuri Devi jumped from fourth floor which is around 40 feet above from the ground.”

<h2>About the victims</h2>

Both victims were rushed to the hospital. The 83-year-old was declared brought dead, after suffering serious head injuries. Meanwhile, Pant is said to have sustained multiple injuries and is in critical condition. She is reportedly undergoing treatment.&nbsp;

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“Around 12 pm, I heard the sound of ambulance and fire brigade engines. I rushed to the location,” a neighbour told PTI. “There was a massive fire in a building and teams from the police and fire brigade were trying to rescue two people.”

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An 83-year-old woman died and her granddaughter sustained injuries after they jumped from the fourth floor of an apartment building in the Indian capital Delhi’s Dwarka locality following a massive blaze that erupted in their house, said police, on Wednesday (Feb 21).

An 83-year-old woman died and her granddaughter sustained injuries after they jumped from the fourth floor of an apartment building in the Indian capital Delhi’s Dwarka locality following a massive blaze that erupted in their house, said police, on Wednesday (Feb 21). The victims were identified as Jasuri Devi, 83, and 30-year-old Pooja Pant who sustained injuries. The incident took place in the Pacific Apartment in southwest Delhi’s Dwarka around Wednesday afternoon. #WATCH | Delhi | Fire broke out on a floor of a residential apartment in Sector 10 Dwarka earlier today. The fire has now been doused with the help of four fire tenders. pic.twitter.com/hUpeRajOcy — ANI (@ANI) February 21, 2024 × What we know about the incident The police said that they rushed to the site after a call about the fire. “The matter was informed to the fire officials for the rescue work,” a senior Delhi police officer told PTI. An official from the Delhi Fire Services said that they received the call about the fire in two different flats at around 12:30 pm (local time). According to reports, the fire erupted on the third floor of the residential building. The blaze was eventually doused with the help of six fire tenders around 1:05 pm (local time), reported PTI citing officials. According to the reports, the two women were on the balcony and jumped and one of them was rescued by firefighters. Also Read | Indian Army's Trishakti Corps rescue 500 tourists stuck in heavy snowfall at Gangtok Atul Garg, Chief of Delhi Fire Services said that the two women had taken shelter on the balcony of the flat where the fire had broken out. The cause of the fire is said to be a gas leak. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Ankit Singh said the officers first cordoned off the area and contacted Devi’s son, Mahesh Pant, who immediately reached the site. “We collected details about his house to know that if any other person was still inside the house. We have started further investigation into the matter,” said Singh, as quoted by PTI. He added, “Pooja and Jasuri Devi jumped from fourth floor which is around 40 feet above from the ground.” About the victims Both victims were rushed to the hospital. The 83-year-old was declared brought dead, after suffering serious head injuries. Meanwhile, Pant is said to have sustained multiple injuries and is in critical condition. She is reportedly undergoing treatment. Also Read | Karnataka bans hookah bars, cigarette sales to individuals under 21 in state “Around 12 pm, I heard the sound of ambulance and fire brigade engines. I rushed to the location,” a neighbour told PTI. “There was a massive fire in a building and teams from the police and fire brigade were trying to rescue two people.” (With inputs from agencies)

India: 83-year-old woman killed, another injured after massive fire erupts in Delhi building

As many as 39 people have died after a fire broke out in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in China on Wednesday (Jan 24), according to the local government,&nbsp;

The fire broke out in the&nbsp;basement of a shopping area in the afternoon, as per officials of the&nbsp;Yushui district of Jiangxi province.&nbsp;

"At 3:24 pm (0724 GMT) on January 24, a fire broke out on the below-ground level at a store&nbsp;in Xinyu, Jiangxi,"&nbsp;the country's state broadcaster CCTV reported.

"As of 6:40 pm (1040 GMT), 25 people had been killed in the accident, and other injured people were being treated in the hospital," it added earlier.&nbsp;

Chinese President Xi Jinping released a statement, calling for "resolute containment" of deadly accidents in the country.&nbsp;

The video clips of the incident have gone viral on Chinese social media websites. One of the footage shows several fire trucks and other emergency response teams and their vehicles, lined up across the street from the place of the accident.&nbsp;

According to authorities, search and rescue operations are underway and the cause of the fire is being probed. While later reports said 39 have been confirmed dead, the local government is yet to provide an estimate on the number of people injured in the accident.&nbsp;

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<h2>Previous incident&nbsp;</h2>

The incident comes days after a similar fire at a school in central China's Henan province killed 13 students.&nbsp;The Yingcai School where the accident took place, provides kindergarten and primary grade education.&nbsp;

According to residents, the school&nbsp;took a break once every two weeks but the students were present at school on the weekend of the deadly blaze.

According to one of the teachers at the school, all the victims were from the same third-grade class of nine and 10-year-olds.

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The incident took place on January 20 but so far, no official explanation of the precise cause of the blaze has been provided by the authorities. Although some domestic media reports have suggested it was related to an electric heating device.&nbsp;

The Henan province has set up an incident management team to carry out an investigation and the afterwards handling of the incident.&nbsp;

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As many as 39 people have died after a fire broke out in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in China on Wednesday (Jan 24), according to the local government, The fire broke out in the basement of a shopping area in the afternoon, as per officials of the Yushui district of Jiangxi province.

As many as 39 people have died after a fire broke out in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in China on Wednesday (Jan 24), according to the local government, The fire broke out in the basement of a shopping area in the afternoon, as per officials of the Yushui district of Jiangxi province. "At 3:24 pm (0724 GMT) on January 24, a fire broke out on the below-ground level at a store in Xinyu, Jiangxi," the country's state broadcaster CCTV reported. "As of 6:40 pm (1040 GMT), 25 people had been killed in the accident, and other injured people were being treated in the hospital," it added earlier. Chinese President Xi Jinping released a statement, calling for "resolute containment" of deadly accidents in the country. The video clips of the incident have gone viral on Chinese social media websites. One of the footage shows several fire trucks and other emergency response teams and their vehicles, lined up across the street from the place of the accident. According to authorities, search and rescue operations are underway and the cause of the fire is being probed. While later reports said 39 have been confirmed dead, the local government is yet to provide an estimate on the number of people injured in the accident. Watch | China: PLA Generals, Rocket Fire force Chiefs sacked × Previous incident The incident comes days after a similar fire at a school in central China's Henan province killed 13 students. The Yingcai School where the accident took place, provides kindergarten and primary grade education. According to residents, the school took a break once every two weeks but the students were present at school on the weekend of the deadly blaze. According to one of the teachers at the school, all the victims were from the same third-grade class of nine and 10-year-olds. Also read | China: 13 killed in fire at school dorm in Henan province The incident took place on January 20 but so far, no official explanation of the precise cause of the blaze has been provided by the authorities. Although some domestic media reports have suggested it was related to an electric heating device. The Henan province has set up an incident management team to carry out an investigation and the afterwards handling of the incident. (With inputs from agencies)

Fire in China’s Jiangxi province kills at least 39, rescue operation underway

At least nine people&nbsp;have been killed and several&nbsp;others were injured after a fire&nbsp;broke out in the Indian city of&nbsp;Hyderabad at a&nbsp;chemical warehouse&nbsp;on Monday (Nov 13). The incident, which took place in the city's&nbsp;Nampally area, is said to have been caused by&nbsp;a spark during a car repair.&nbsp;

<h2>About the incident&nbsp;</h2>

A report by news agency ANI citing&nbsp;Hyderabad's Central Zone DCP Venkateshwar Rao said that the blaze was caused by a spark during a car repair and spread&nbsp;to the chemicals&nbsp;kept in the warehouse.&nbsp;

"The repair work of a car was going on in the godown on the ground floor. The sparks spread to the chemical barrel kept in the godown and caused the fire. Within no time, the fire engulfed other floors of the building and caused six deaths," said Rao.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the blaze was brought under control, said the DCP.&nbsp;

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So far 21 people have been evacuated from the building, out of which&nbsp;10 people were shifted to a hospital while six of them died, a senior fire department official told reporters, as per news agency PTI.

The fire department official, based on&nbsp;preliminary information, said that the victims are suspected to have died of asphyxiation.&nbsp;

Director General of Fire Services, Nagi Reddy said that the storage of chemicals in the building might have been done illegally. "Chemicals were stored in the stilt area of the building and the fire was caused due to these chemicals," he added.&nbsp;

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Telangana Chief Minister&nbsp;KC Rao has expressed grief over the incident and&nbsp;offered condolences, while instructing the officials concerned&nbsp;to provide all&nbsp;relief measures immediately.&nbsp;

<h2>Watch&nbsp;| A 'daring rescue'</h2>

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<h2>Fire breaks out at electronics shop</h2>

Earlier on Monday, another fire was reported&nbsp;at an electronics store located in the Indian city's Shalibanda area. However,&nbsp;there were no reported casualties.

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Six fire tenders along with 30 fire fighting personnel despatched to the spot and successfully extinguished the flames, a local fire official told ANI.&nbsp;

"A fire broke out at an electronics showroom at Shalibanda. The fire spread to the second and third floors of the showroom," said&nbsp;Srinivas Reddy, district fire officer, speaking about the incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He added, "After three hours of work, we controlled the fire. The incident happened around 1 am&nbsp;today."

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At least nine people have been killed and several others were injured after a fire broke out in the Indian city of Hyderabad at a chemical warehouse on Monday (Nov 13).

At least nine people have been killed and several others were injured after a fire broke out in the Indian city of Hyderabad at a chemical warehouse on Monday (Nov 13). The incident, which took place in the city's Nampally area, is said to have been caused by a spark during a car repair. About the incident A report by news agency ANI citing Hyderabad's Central Zone DCP Venkateshwar Rao said that the blaze was caused by a spark during a car repair and spread to the chemicals kept in the warehouse. "The repair work of a car was going on in the godown on the ground floor. The sparks spread to the chemical barrel kept in the godown and caused the fire. Within no time, the fire engulfed other floors of the building and caused six deaths," said Rao. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the blaze was brought under control, said the DCP. ALSO READ | ‘All are safe’: Communication established with around 40 workers trapped in tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand So far 21 people have been evacuated from the building, out of which 10 people were shifted to a hospital while six of them died, a senior fire department official told reporters, as per news agency PTI. The fire department official, based on preliminary information, said that the victims are suspected to have died of asphyxiation. Director General of Fire Services, Nagi Reddy said that the storage of chemicals in the building might have been done illegally. "Chemicals were stored in the stilt area of the building and the fire was caused due to these chemicals," he added. Meanwhile, Telangana Chief Minister KC Rao has expressed grief over the incident and offered condolences, while instructing the officials concerned to provide all relief measures immediately. Watch | A 'daring rescue' #WATCH | Daring rescue of a child and woman amid massive fire in a storage godown located in an apartment complex in Bazarghat, Nampally of Hyderabad pic.twitter.com/Z2F1JAL8wa — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2023 × Fire breaks out at electronics shop Earlier on Monday, another fire was reported at an electronics store located in the Indian city's Shalibanda area. However, there were no reported casualties. ALSO READ | Major fire breaks out at firecrackers market in India’s Uttar Pradesh, nine injured Six fire tenders along with 30 fire fighting personnel despatched to the spot and successfully extinguished the flames, a local fire official told ANI. "A fire broke out at an electronics showroom at Shalibanda. The fire spread to the second and third floors of the showroom," said Srinivas Reddy, district fire officer, speaking about the incident. He added, "After three hours of work, we controlled the fire. The incident happened around 1 am today." (With inputs from agencies)

India: Death toll after Hyderabad building blaze rises to nine

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A massive fire has erupted in Tower Hamlets, London, with plumes of black smoke visible from the M25 highway, which is a considerable distance from the site of the blaze.&nbsp;

Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were fighting the fire on Friday (August 25), reports&nbsp;Reuters.

<h2>Cause of fire?</h2>

Photos and videos shared on social media show flames engulfing the top of Bow House business centre on Fairfield Road, located in the eastern part of the capital.

While there are no reported injuries at this point, emergency services report that approximately 120 calls were placed to the emergency hotline number 999.

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Initial reports from social media indicated that the fire originated in residential flats situated atop the business centre.&nbsp;

However, as per the London Fire Brigade, "The cause of the fire is not known at this stage."

Videos shot by shocked commuters on the Elizabeth Line passing through Stratford captured show thick clouds of smoke enveloping the city's skyline, reports Daily Mail.

<h2>Steer clear of the area, say authorities</h2>

The majority of the six-floor building's roof is reported to be ablaze. Authorities are advising people to avoid the area.

In spite of the warnings by authorities, as per videos shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, the huge fire has attracted large crowds that gathered at the site to witness the emergency response efforts.

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As per footage posted on TikTok, police have cordoned off the burning buildings, and several blue light ambulances are on site.

Fire crews, including those from Bethnal Green, Whitechapel, and Homerton, are engaged in firefighting efforts and were seen using two cranes to pour water onto the roof.

Tower Hamlets police issued a statement via X and have urged people to steer clear of the area.

"All emergency services are working hard to put out a fire on Bow Road, junction with Fairfield Road, E3. Please avoid the area and divert your routes," they said.

Public transportation services have also been disrupted, with TfL buses 25, 108, 205, and 425 being rerouted. The incident has also led to a significant traffic congestion in the vicinity.&nbsp; 
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A massive fire has erupted in Tower Hamlets, London, with plumes of black smoke visible from the M25 highway, which is a considerable distance from the site of the blaze.

A massive fire has erupted in Tower Hamlets, London, with plumes of black smoke visible from the M25 highway, which is a considerable distance from the site of the blaze. Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were fighting the fire on Friday (August 25), reports Reuters. Cause of fire? Photos and videos shared on social media show flames engulfing the top of Bow House business centre on Fairfield Road, located in the eastern part of the capital. While there are no reported injuries at this point, emergency services report that approximately 120 calls were placed to the emergency hotline number 999. Also read | British Museum director Hartwig Fischer resigns over mismanagement of ‘widespread’ theft Initial reports from social media indicated that the fire originated in residential flats situated atop the business centre. However, as per the London Fire Brigade, "The cause of the fire is not known at this stage." Videos shot by shocked commuters on the Elizabeth Line passing through Stratford captured show thick clouds of smoke enveloping the city's skyline, reports Daily Mail. Steer clear of the area, say authorities The majority of the six-floor building's roof is reported to be ablaze. Authorities are advising people to avoid the area. In spite of the warnings by authorities, as per videos shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, the huge fire has attracted large crowds that gathered at the site to witness the emergency response efforts. Also read | Italy: Milan records its hottest day in more than 250 years As per footage posted on TikTok, police have cordoned off the burning buildings, and several blue light ambulances are on site. Fire crews, including those from Bethnal Green, Whitechapel, and Homerton, are engaged in firefighting efforts and were seen using two cranes to pour water onto the roof. Tower Hamlets police issued a statement via X and have urged people to steer clear of the area. "All emergency services are working hard to put out a fire on Bow Road, junction with Fairfield Road, E3. Please avoid the area and divert your routes," they said. Public transportation services have also been disrupted, with TfL buses 25, 108, 205, and 425 being rerouted. The incident has also led to a significant traffic congestion in the vicinity.

Major fire breaks out in London's Tower Hamlets; Plumes of smoke seen from far away

The Dutch authorities are set to tow away a blazing cargo ship with hundreds of electric vehicles on board sitting off the country’s coast, as per AFP.

An electric car is said to have sparked a deadly fire on the Fremantle Highway late Tuesday, killing one member of the all-India crew.

Japan-based K Line, the ship's charter company, informed that there were more than 3,700 cars on board, far more than an initial estimate of 3,000. Of them, at least 500 cars were electric.

<h2>Ship in stable condition</h2>

The Dutch water management agency Rijkswaterstaat said in a statement that the cargo ship was in stable condition, amid rising concerns that the vessel might cause an ecological disaster.

"The cargo ship is stable at this time. The ship is also still intact below the waterline and does not tilt," the agency said.

"The temperature on board the ship has dropped sharply and the intensity of the fire and smoke development have decreased," it added.

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It said that the salvage operations will begin as preparations were underway to tow the ship to an area further east.&nbsp;

It added that&nbsp;the operation could take 12 hours to get complete, under which the ship will be parked north of Schiermonnikoog island, before being taken to a port for further process.

<h2>No consequences for environment</h2>

Rijkswaterstaat said that the ship posed no threat to the environment. It also expected the towing operations to start as early as “this weekend”.

The fire had sparked fears of an ecological catastrophe on a neighbouring group of islands, Terschelling and Ameland, where the blaze originated. These islands, along with the ship, are situated in the ecologically delicate Wadden Sea archipelago.

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This region, encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark, holds the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site designation and is home to a diverse array of over 10,000 aquatic and terrestrial species.

<h2>What caused the accident?’</h2>

Ship owner Shoei Kisen Kaisha said it was highly likely that electric cars triggered the deadly blaze but added that only investigations will reveal the actual cause.

Earlier, efforts to extinguish the fire at the Fremantle Highway were halted Thursday amid fears of the ship getting tilted due to the accumulation of water on board.

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The Dutch authorities are set to tow away a blazing cargo ship with hundreds of electric vehicles on board sitting off the country’s coast, as per AFP. An electric car is said to have sparked a deadly fire on the Fremantle Highway late Tuesday, killing one member of the all-India crew.

The Dutch authorities are set to tow away a blazing cargo ship with hundreds of electric vehicles on board sitting off the country’s coast, as per AFP. An electric car is said to have sparked a deadly fire on the Fremantle Highway late Tuesday, killing one member of the all-India crew. Japan-based K Line, the ship's charter company, informed that there were more than 3,700 cars on board, far more than an initial estimate of 3,000. Of them, at least 500 cars were electric. Ship in stable condition The Dutch water management agency Rijkswaterstaat said in a statement that the cargo ship was in stable condition, amid rising concerns that the vessel might cause an ecological disaster. "The cargo ship is stable at this time. The ship is also still intact below the waterline and does not tilt," the agency said. "The temperature on board the ship has dropped sharply and the intensity of the fire and smoke development have decreased," it added. Also read: Netherlands to ban mobile devices in classrooms from next year It said that the salvage operations will begin as preparations were underway to tow the ship to an area further east. It added that the operation could take 12 hours to get complete, under which the ship will be parked north of Schiermonnikoog island, before being taken to a port for further process. No consequences for environment Rijkswaterstaat said that the ship posed no threat to the environment. It also expected the towing operations to start as early as “this weekend”. The fire had sparked fears of an ecological catastrophe on a neighbouring group of islands, Terschelling and Ameland, where the blaze originated. These islands, along with the ship, are situated in the ecologically delicate Wadden Sea archipelago. Watch: Netherlands: 8-year-old child buys AK-47 on dark web × This region, encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark, holds the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site designation and is home to a diverse array of over 10,000 aquatic and terrestrial species. What caused the accident?’ Ship owner Shoei Kisen Kaisha said it was highly likely that electric cars triggered the deadly blaze but added that only investigations will reveal the actual cause. Earlier, efforts to extinguish the fire at the Fremantle Highway were halted Thursday amid fears of the ship getting tilted due to the accumulation of water on board. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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At least 21 people&nbsp;have been killed,&nbsp;as of 6:00 pm (local time), after a fire broke out in a hospital in China's&nbsp;capital city of Beijing, said a report by the CGTN, on Tuesday (April 18). According to reports, the open fire at Beijing's Changfeng Hospital&nbsp;has since been extinguished and the on-site rescue work was over.&nbsp;

The fire broke out in the hospital's east wing&nbsp;in the inpatient department at 12:57 pm (local time) and was extinguished&nbsp;at around 1:33 (local time), reported the&nbsp;Beijing Daily. As of 6:00 pm (local time), a total of&nbsp;71 people were evacuated and transferred after the rescue work. The investigation for the cause of the fire is underway. 
 
"It's tragic. I can see the accident from the window of my house. A lot of people were standing on the air conditioning unit at noon, and some even jumped off," said a Weibo netizen, as per Reuters. 
 
Furthermore, the Associated Press, citing videos of the fire&nbsp;circulating on Chinese social media said&nbsp;black smoke billowing from the building and some people were seen climbing out of the&nbsp;windows using what appeared to be&nbsp;makeshift ropes made out of bedsheets while some took&nbsp;refuge on air conditioning units outside.&nbsp;

The death toll was released after the&nbsp;victims were taken to another unidentified hospital for emergency treatment, as per media reports. However, there was no immediate clarity on those injured or their condition.&nbsp;

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At least 21 people have been killed, as of 6:00 pm (local time), after a fire broke out in a hospital in China's capital city of Beijing, said a report by the CGTN, on Tuesday (April 18).

At least 21 people have been killed, as of 6:00 pm (local time), after a fire broke out in a hospital in China's capital city of Beijing, said a report by the CGTN, on Tuesday (April 18). According to reports, the open fire at Beijing's Changfeng Hospital has since been extinguished and the on-site rescue work was over. The fire broke out in the hospital's east wing in the inpatient department at 12:57 pm (local time) and was extinguished at around 1:33 (local time), reported the Beijing Daily. As of 6:00 pm (local time), a total of 71 people were evacuated and transferred after the rescue work. The investigation for the cause of the fire is underway. "It's tragic. I can see the accident from the window of my house. A lot of people were standing on the air conditioning unit at noon, and some even jumped off," said a Weibo netizen, as per Reuters. Furthermore, the Associated Press, citing videos of the fire circulating on Chinese social media said black smoke billowing from the building and some people were seen climbing out of the windows using what appeared to be makeshift ropes made out of bedsheets while some took refuge on air conditioning units outside. The death toll was released after the victims were taken to another unidentified hospital for emergency treatment, as per media reports. However, there was no immediate clarity on those injured or their condition. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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On Friday, at least 17 persons&nbsp;were killed and dozens injured after a massive blaze broke out at a state-run oil storage depot in Indonesia's capital, officials said.&nbsp; According to north Jakarta's fire department, 17 were killed, including two kids, and at least 50 were reported injured.&nbsp;Department's chief Satriadi Gunawan told AFP that many of those killed and injured suffered severe burns.

Local media showed footage of&nbsp;a raging inferno that caused workers to flee in panic and several others evacuated residential areas nearby&nbsp;the depot run by state energy firm Pertamina.

Later, the company&nbsp;in its statement said, that they are focused on handling the fire and evacuating workers and residents nearby to a safer location.

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The cause of the fire which started around 8 pm local time&nbsp;is not clear yet.&nbsp;

Erick Thohir, Indonesia's minister of state-owned enterprises, urged the oil company to fully investigate the incident.&nbsp;

Army chief of staff Dudung Abdurachman told reporters that the blaze was put out after several hours.&nbsp;

As per AFP, the government would contribute to the treatment of the injured.&nbsp;

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Jakarta's fire department deployed 51 units and over 250 firefighters to the Plumpang depot in north Jakarta.

In 2021, a massive blaze had broken out at the Balongan refinery in West Java, which was also owned by the oil company Pertamina. The fire raged for two days and caused thousands to evacuate after the huge explosion.&nbsp;

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On Friday, at least 17 persons were killed and dozens injured after a massive blaze broke out at a state-run oil storage depot in Indonesia's capital, officials said.

On Friday, at least 17 persons were killed and dozens injured after a massive blaze broke out at a state-run oil storage depot in Indonesia's capital, officials said. According to north Jakarta's fire department, 17 were killed, including two kids, and at least 50 were reported injured. Department's chief Satriadi Gunawan told AFP that many of those killed and injured suffered severe burns. Local media showed footage of a raging inferno that caused workers to flee in panic and several others evacuated residential areas nearby the depot run by state energy firm Pertamina. Later, the company in its statement said, that they are focused on handling the fire and evacuating workers and residents nearby to a safer location. Also read | Sneakers meant for recycling found in Indonesian flea markets, reveals Reuters investigation The cause of the fire which started around 8 pm local time is not clear yet. Erick Thohir, Indonesia's minister of state-owned enterprises, urged the oil company to fully investigate the incident. Army chief of staff Dudung Abdurachman told reporters that the blaze was put out after several hours. As per AFP, the government would contribute to the treatment of the injured. Also read | Indonesia: 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Papua, four killed as building collapses Jakarta's fire department deployed 51 units and over 250 firefighters to the Plumpang depot in north Jakarta. In 2021, a massive blaze had broken out at the Balongan refinery in West Java, which was also owned by the oil company Pertamina. The fire raged for two days and caused thousands to evacuate after the huge explosion. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Indonesia: 17 killed, including children, dozens injured in deadly fire at fuel storage depot

Some 400 firefighters and 150 forest rangers are at the site of a major fire at the resort in Chile. Officials on Friday (Dec 23)&nbsp; said the blaze will be controlled by the end of the day. The incident claimed the lives of two and damaged some 400 houses.

The president's office on Thursday declared a state of emergency in the area after the fire broke out in a seaside resort of Vina del Mar.

The National Emergency Office (Onemi) said that the fire burned around 110 hectares (270 acres) which spread rapidly with high heat intensity and dispersion.&nbsp;

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Manuel Monsalve, assistant secretary to the minister of interior said, "The president of the republic has instructed the declaration of a state of constitutional exception of catastrophe due to public calamity."

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"There was a very quick response to the beginning of the fire but despite this, as a result of the location where the fire developed, the weather conditions, the wind and the presence of combustible material, it spread very aggressively and quickly," he added.&nbsp;

Assuring safety, city's commander Patricio Brito on Twitter said, "We will not leave you."

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Some 400 firefighters and 150 forest rangers are at the site of a major fire at the resort in Chile. Officials on Friday (Dec 23) said the blaze will be controlled by the end of the day.

Some 400 firefighters and 150 forest rangers are at the site of a major fire at the resort in Chile. Officials on Friday (Dec 23) said the blaze will be controlled by the end of the day. The incident claimed the lives of two and damaged some 400 houses. The president's office on Thursday declared a state of emergency in the area after the fire broke out in a seaside resort of Vina del Mar. The National Emergency Office (Onemi) said that the fire burned around 110 hectares (270 acres) which spread rapidly with high heat intensity and dispersion. Watch | Heatwave hit Chile with record-high temperatures; heatwave exacerbates forest fire Manuel Monsalve, assistant secretary to the minister of interior said, "The president of the republic has instructed the declaration of a state of constitutional exception of catastrophe due to public calamity." Also read | In pics | Thousands of Chileans protest to mark third anniversary of 2019 revolt "There was a very quick response to the beginning of the fire but despite this, as a result of the location where the fire developed, the weather conditions, the wind and the presence of combustible material, it spread very aggressively and quickly," he added. Assuring safety, city's commander Patricio Brito on Twitter said, "We will not leave you." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Will not leave you': Chile officials say will control massive fire in which two dead, 400 houses damaged

A fire at a suburban data centre south of Seoul damaged servers of South Korea's major tech companies, Kakao Corp. and Naver Corp. on Saturday, causing extensive disruption to the country's dominant messenger service and internet portal.

The fire at SK C&amp;C on Saturday afternoon affected the operations of companies including Kakao and Naver housed at the data centre in Pangyo, on Seoul's southern periphery, an SK official said.

Kakao messenger and some affiliated services remained down for more than eight hours after the fire broke out. Various services offered by Naver also went down partially for several hours.

There were no reports of injuries but the companies involved apologised to customers for the service disruptions. Safety precautions were preventing Kakao from resuming power supplies to its data centre, the Yonhap news agency reported.

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A fire at a suburban data centre south of Seoul damaged servers of South Korea's major tech companies, Kakao Corp. and Naver Corp. on Saturday, causing extensive disruption to the country's dominant messenger service and internet portal.

A fire at a suburban data centre south of Seoul damaged servers of South Korea's major tech companies, Kakao Corp. and Naver Corp. on Saturday, causing extensive disruption to the country's dominant messenger service and internet portal. The fire at SK C&C on Saturday afternoon affected the operations of companies including Kakao and Naver housed at the data centre in Pangyo, on Seoul's southern periphery, an SK official said. Kakao messenger and some affiliated services remained down for more than eight hours after the fire broke out. Various services offered by Naver also went down partially for several hours. There were no reports of injuries but the companies involved apologised to customers for the service disruptions. Safety precautions were preventing Kakao from resuming power supplies to its data centre, the Yonhap news agency reported. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A man in Pakistan has been arrested for setting his minor son on fire for not doing homework. The shocking incident took place in Karachi's Amrohvi Colony last week and only came to light recently.

A man in Pakistan has been arrested for setting his minor son on fire for not doing homework. The shocking incident took place in Karachi's Amrohvi Colony last week and only came to light recently. According to Pakistani news channels, the father named Nazeer poured kerosene on his 12-year-old son named Shaheer and set him ablaze. Shaheer suffered critical wounds and was taken to the nearby Sindh Government Qatar Hospital. However, seeing the severity of his condition, he was transferred to the Burns Centre of Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK). Read more: Pakistan: Mob charges at Hindu man's house over fake blasphemy case But the injuries turned out to be fatal and Shaheer died during the treatment. Upon the mother's complaint, Nazeer was arrested by the police and presented before the judicial magistrate where he was remanded in police custody till September 24. During interrogation, Nazeer stated that he had not intended to kill his son. He said he only poured the kerosene oil on Shaheer to frighten him because he was not doing the homework. Nazeer further said he lit the matchstick to keep up with the ruse. However, the kerosene oil quickly caught the matchstick's spark, which started combusting quickly. And within no time, little Shaheer was caught in the blaze where he got burnt badly. Read more: Crime against women in Pakistan: Horrific violence against 257 women in Sindh The police, however, have remarked that they are further investigating the case. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Six residents of a retirement home died, and scores injured after a fire broke out in eastern Spain, officials said.

Six fire engines were called in after a massive fire broke out around midnight Tuesday at the facility in Moncada in Valencia, the region's firefighters tweeted.

As many as 17 residents were said to be hospitalised, with three in serious condition.&nbsp;Firefighters said that they rescued 25 residents out of a total of 70 that were evacuated from the nursing home.

According to local media reports the fire was said to have started in a bedroom on the second floor. Though an investigation is underway, preliminary reports indicated that a short-circuit in an oxygen unit. may have caused the fire.

Firefighter chief José Basset told Spanish news agency EFE that when the firefighters arrived “there was a large number of people asking for help who were trapped by the smoke.”

Sánchez tweeted in Spanish that he was following “the tragic news from Moncada. My condolences to the families of the victims. We are watching with concern the evolution of the injured. All our support for the families and the town.”

Municipal authorities in Moncada have called for three days of mourning, with flags flying at half-staff on the town hall building. Officials called for a minute of silence at noon local time.

Spain’s nursing homes, like in many other countries, were particularly hard-hit during the worst months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Six residents of a retirement home died, and scores injured after a fire broke out in eastern Spain, officials said. Six fire engines were called in after a massive fire broke out around midnight Tuesday at the facility in Moncada in Valencia, the region's firefighters tweeted.

Six residents of a retirement home died, and scores injured after a fire broke out in eastern Spain, officials said. Six fire engines were called in after a massive fire broke out around midnight Tuesday at the facility in Moncada in Valencia, the region's firefighters tweeted. As many as 17 residents were said to be hospitalised, with three in serious condition. Firefighters said that they rescued 25 residents out of a total of 70 that were evacuated from the nursing home. According to local media reports the fire was said to have started in a bedroom on the second floor. Though an investigation is underway, preliminary reports indicated that a short-circuit in an oxygen unit. may have caused the fire. Firefighter chief José Basset told Spanish news agency EFE that when the firefighters arrived “there was a large number of people asking for help who were trapped by the smoke.” Sánchez tweeted in Spanish that he was following “the tragic news from Moncada. My condolences to the families of the victims. We are watching with concern the evolution of the injured. All our support for the families and the town.” Municipal authorities in Moncada have called for three days of mourning, with flags flying at half-staff on the town hall building. Officials called for a minute of silence at noon local time. Spain’s nursing homes, like in many other countries, were particularly hard-hit during the worst months of the COVID-19 pandemic. (With inputs from agencies)

6 killed, scores injured after massive fire in Spain’s nursing home

Your home has just one life, despite the fact that cats are wonderful creatures with nine lives.&nbsp;

Cat owners all over the world are being reminded that their rambunctious felines may also be extremely good firestarters, according to a new safety analysis, which found that cats were responsible for over 100 house fires in South Korea over the last three years.

According to the American Humane Association, pets are responsible for approximately 1,000 house fires in the United States each year.

According to a CNN article, the Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Department announced on Thursday that they have identified 107 occurrences of household cat arson between January 2019 and November 2021.&nbsp;

According to experts, cats are thought to have started the fires by tripping over touch-sensitive buttons on the surface of hotplates.

According to the fire service, the appliances can overheat and catch fire if left on for too long.

According to the survey, slightly more than half of the fires in South Korea started when the homeowners were away, although four people were harmed in incidents of cat arson.&nbsp;

"Cat-related fires are continuing to occur recently," said department official Chung Gyo-chul in a statement. "We advise households with pets to pay extra attention as fire could spread widely when no one is at home."

Meanwhile, the AHA advised kitchen cat owners to "put covers on or remove stove knobs and discourage climbing in the kitchen," despite the fact that some of the 1,000 fires in the United States were caused by kitties chewing through wires or curiously batting candles.&nbsp;

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Your home has just one life, despite the fact that cats are wonderful creatures with nine lives. Cat owners all over the world are being reminded that their rambunctious felines may also be extremely good firestarters, according to a new safety analysis, which found that cats were responsible for over 100 house fires in South Korea over the last three years.

Your home has just one life, despite the fact that cats are wonderful creatures with nine lives. Cat owners all over the world are being reminded that their rambunctious felines may also be extremely good firestarters, according to a new safety analysis, which found that cats were responsible for over 100 house fires in South Korea over the last three years. According to the American Humane Association, pets are responsible for approximately 1,000 house fires in the United States each year. According to a CNN article, the Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Department announced on Thursday that they have identified 107 occurrences of household cat arson between January 2019 and November 2021. According to experts, cats are thought to have started the fires by tripping over touch-sensitive buttons on the surface of hotplates. According to the fire service, the appliances can overheat and catch fire if left on for too long. According to the survey, slightly more than half of the fires in South Korea started when the homeowners were away, although four people were harmed in incidents of cat arson. "Cat-related fires are continuing to occur recently," said department official Chung Gyo-chul in a statement. "We advise households with pets to pay extra attention as fire could spread widely when no one is at home." Meanwhile, the AHA advised kitchen cat owners to "put covers on or remove stove knobs and discourage climbing in the kitchen," despite the fact that some of the 1,000 fires in the United States were caused by kitties chewing through wires or curiously batting candles. (With inputs from agencies)

Cats burnt 100 houses in this country in 3 years, government issues warning

At least 46 people have been killed after fire engulfed a residential building in southern Taiwan. More than 60 others have been hospitalized, some in critical condition.

Taiwan: Fire engulfs apartment building in Kaohsiung city

Syrian authorities are working on extinguishing a fire that erupted in its main Homs refinery in the west of the nation, state media said on Sunday.

The fire erupted in a distillation unit due to a leak in a pumping station, it said without elaborating.

State television showed live footage of fire engulfing parts of the refinery with black smoke plumes in the distance as firefighters tackled the flames.

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There was a large fire and blast at Homs in January this year involving a nearby crude oil loading station and dozens of trucks that transport petroleum products across the country.

Both Homs refinery and Banias on the Mediterranean coast have faced supply shortages in recent months due to erratic supplies of Iranian crude oil to the sanctions-hit country that relies mainly on Tehran for its energy needs.

Syria has over the past year two years faced months of gasoline and fuel shortages, forcing it to ration supplies distributed across government-held areas and to apply several rounds of steep price hikes.

Syrian authorities are working on extinguishing a fire that erupted in its main Homs refinery in the west of the nation, state media said on Sunday. The fire erupted in a distillation unit due to a leak in a pumping station, it said without elaborating.

Syrian authorities are working on extinguishing a fire that erupted in its main Homs refinery in the west of the nation, state media said on Sunday. The fire erupted in a distillation unit due to a leak in a pumping station, it said without elaborating. State television showed live footage of fire engulfing parts of the refinery with black smoke plumes in the distance as firefighters tackled the flames. Also read | London firefighters tackle flames at 19-storey tower block There was a large fire and blast at Homs in January this year involving a nearby crude oil loading station and dozens of trucks that transport petroleum products across the country. Both Homs refinery and Banias on the Mediterranean coast have faced supply shortages in recent months due to erratic supplies of Iranian crude oil to the sanctions-hit country that relies mainly on Tehran for its energy needs. Syria has over the past year two years faced months of gasoline and fuel shortages, forcing it to ration supplies distributed across government-held areas and to apply several rounds of steep price hikes.

Syria says fire erupts in main Homs refinery: State media

A fire broke out at Tesla's plant in Fermont, California on Thursday afternoon around 4:30 pm.

The fire out in an area of the plant which is under construction but remained contained to a vehicle manufacturing stamping machine.

As soon as the news broke out, two fire engines were rushed to the spot who worked in coordination with the Tesla Fire Response team.

"Fremont firefighters coordinated the firefighting effort with the Tesla Fire Response Team," the Fremont fire department said in a Facebook post. "The fire is under control. Two Fremont Fire engines and one truck remain at the scene monitoring the fire."

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For now, the cause of the fire has been identified as molten aluminium and hydraulic fluid, with the fluid being the main source of the fire.

The firefighters were able to contain the fire to a large extent, and one fire truck was still present at the scene "monitoring the fire".

Fremont plant is one of the main US assembly plants for the company, which is owned by SpaceX owner, Elon Musk. Tesla is also constructing another similar plant in Austin, Texas.

This plant had shut down for a bit a few days ago, too, with the reason stated as parts shortage by the owner, Elon Musk.

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A fire broke out at Tesla's plant in Fermont, California on Thursday afternoon around 4:30 pm. The fire out in an area of the plant which is under construction but remained contained to a vehicle manufacturing stamping machine.

A fire broke out at Tesla's plant in Fermont, California on Thursday afternoon around 4:30 pm. The fire out in an area of the plant which is under construction but remained contained to a vehicle manufacturing stamping machine. As soon as the news broke out, two fire engines were rushed to the spot who worked in coordination with the Tesla Fire Response team. "Fremont firefighters coordinated the firefighting effort with the Tesla Fire Response Team," the Fremont fire department said in a Facebook post. "The fire is under control. Two Fremont Fire engines and one truck remain at the scene monitoring the fire." Fremont firefighters responded to a working fire at the Tesla Factory (45500 Fremont Blvd) at 4:27 PM.      Located in... Posted by Fremont Fire Department on Thursday, 11 March 2021 × For now, the cause of the fire has been identified as molten aluminium and hydraulic fluid, with the fluid being the main source of the fire. The firefighters were able to contain the fire to a large extent, and one fire truck was still present at the scene "monitoring the fire". Fremont plant is one of the main US assembly plants for the company, which is owned by SpaceX owner, Elon Musk. Tesla is also constructing another similar plant in Austin, Texas. This plant had shut down for a bit a few days ago, too, with the reason stated as parts shortage by the owner, Elon Musk. Fremont shut down for two days (parts shortages) & restarted yesterday — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 25, 2021 × No Tesla or Fremont personnel was hurt in this fire.

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