London firefighters were tackling flames at 19-storey block of flats in the eastern part of the city on Friday. Smoke emerged from 8th, 9th and 10th floors. Ambulances were treating people in the areas.&nbsp;

Around 100 firefighters had been working on the building while paramedics and police attended the scence.

The London Ambulance Service said it had dispatched ambulance crews, clinical team managers and support vehicles to the area.

"They've treated a number of people, and remain at the scene, working with other emergency services," they said.

As per witness report, the fire was out by 1000 GMT

The fire in the east of the city near the Canary Wharf financial district comes almost four years after 72 people died when their Grenfell Tower home in West London turned into an inferno, aided by dangerous combustible cladding.

The cladding used on the block was identified as central to the rapid spread of the fire, and has since been found on buildings across the country, necessitating expensive removal or round-the-clock fire watches.

Just this year the government set out how it would help fund the removal of the cladding from high-rise residential buildings.

(With inputs from agencies)

London firefighters were tackling flames at 19-storey block of flats in the eastern part of the city on Friday. Smoke emerged from 8th, 9th and 10th floors. Ambulances were treating people in the areas.

London firefighters were tackling flames at 19-storey block of flats in the eastern part of the city on Friday. Smoke emerged from 8th, 9th and 10th floors. Ambulances were treating people in the areas. Around 100 firefighters had been working on the building while paramedics and police attended the scence. The London Ambulance Service said it had dispatched ambulance crews, clinical team managers and support vehicles to the area. "They've treated a number of people, and remain at the scene, working with other emergency services," they said. As per witness report, the fire was out by 1000 GMT The fire in the east of the city near the Canary Wharf financial district comes almost four years after 72 people died when their Grenfell Tower home in West London turned into an inferno, aided by dangerous combustible cladding. The cladding used on the block was identified as central to the rapid spread of the fire, and has since been found on buildings across the country, necessitating expensive removal or round-the-clock fire watches. Just this year the government set out how it would help fund the removal of the cladding from high-rise residential buildings. (With inputs from agencies)

London firefighters tackle flames at 19-storey tower block

At least 12 Covid-19 patients died on Saturday in the latest in a series of hospital fires in India, local media reported, as the country's healthcare system buckles under a surge in cases.

There were around 50 other patients at the four-storey hospital in Bharuch in the western state of Gujarat when the blaze began at 1&nbsp;am (0730 GMT). It has since been put out.

Also read: <a href="Several signs were ignored as India battered by fresh wave of coronavirus">Several signs were ignored as India battered by fresh wave of coronavirus</a>

"As per information at 6.30 am, the death toll in the tragedy stood at 18. Immediately after the fire, we had confirmation of 12 deaths," the Press Trust of India quoted a local police official as saying.

On April 23 a fire on the outskirts of Mumbai killed 13 Covid patients, a few days after another blaze left 22 people dead at another clinic, also in Maharashtra state.

Last month 22 other coronavirus patients died at a hospital in the same state when the oxygen supply to their ventilators was disrupted by a leak.

India's healthcare system has long suffered from underfunding, and the new virus outbreak has seen critical shortages in oxygen, drugs and hospital beds, with patients dying outside hospitals in some areas.

At least 12 Covid-19 patients died on Saturday in the latest in a series of hospital fires in India, local media reported, as the country's healthcare system buckles under a surge in cases.

At least 12 Covid-19 patients died on Saturday in the latest in a series of hospital fires in India, local media reported, as the country's healthcare system buckles under a surge in cases. There were around 50 other patients at the four-storey hospital in Bharuch in the western state of Gujarat when the blaze began at 1 am (0730 GMT). It has since been put out. Also read: Several signs were ignored as India battered by fresh wave of coronavirus "As per information at 6.30 am, the death toll in the tragedy stood at 18. Immediately after the fire, we had confirmation of 12 deaths," the Press Trust of India quoted a local police official as saying. On April 23 a fire on the outskirts of Mumbai killed 13 Covid patients, a few days after another blaze left 22 people dead at another clinic, also in Maharashtra state. Last month 22 other coronavirus patients died at a hospital in the same state when the oxygen supply to their ventilators was disrupted by a leak. India's healthcare system has long suffered from underfunding, and the new virus outbreak has seen critical shortages in oxygen, drugs and hospital beds, with patients dying outside hospitals in some areas.

Indian hospital's fire kills 12 Covid patients: Reports

Big data is helping China's Guiyang fire services to respond more quickly and efficiently to potential fire and hazards. WION tells you how do firefighting agencies integrate big data in ensuring city safety?

Chinese fire service using big data for fire protection supervision

At least 82 people have died and 110 injured in a fire that tore through a Baghdad hospital in Iraq, dedicated for caring the COVID-19 patients late on Saturday. Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi suspended Health Minister Hassan al-Tamimi after the incident.

82 patients dead in Baghdad's COVID-19 hospital fire, health minister suspended

At least 27 patients have died in a fire that tore through a Baghdad hospital in Iraq, dedicated for caring the COVID-19 patients late on Saturday.

Fire breaks out in COVID-19 hospital in Iraq's Baghdad, 27 dead

Firefighter have continued fighting the massive gorse fire on Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains on third day straight on Sunday (April 25). The multi-agency report involves around 100 firefighters.

Coastguard helicopters helped transport fire crews to remote locations to tackle the fire, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said on their website.

Video shared with Reuters showed the fire burning on the slopes of the Mournes on Saturday morning itself.

As per local media, the blaze started on Friday (April 23) in Slieve Donard. This is the highest of the Mourne mountains

NIFRS has declared the fire a major incident. It has urged the public to stay away.

(With agency inputs)

Firefighter have continued fighting the massive gorse fire on Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains on third day straight on Sunday (April 25). The multi-agency report involves around 100 firefighters.

Firefighter have continued fighting the massive gorse fire on Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains on third day straight on Sunday (April 25). The multi-agency report involves around 100 firefighters. Coastguard helicopters helped transport fire crews to remote locations to tackle the fire, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said on their website. Video shared with Reuters showed the fire burning on the slopes of the Mournes on Saturday morning itself. As per local media, the blaze started on Friday (April 23) in Slieve Donard. This is the highest of the Mourne mountains NIFRS has declared the fire a major incident. It has urged the public to stay away. (With agency inputs)

Mountain fire in Northern Ireland rages on third day

Fire in a coronavirus intensive care unit claimed dozens of lives in Iraq on Sunday. The death toll rose to 82&nbsp;by afternoon. The fire started in the Baghdad hospital due to "a fault in the storage of Oxygen cylinders", as per medical sources quoted by AFP.

According to civil defence, the fire spread quickly as " "the hospital had no fire protection system and false ceilings allowed the flames to spread to highly flammable products"

Iraq's hospitals have been worn down by decades of conflict and poor investment, with shortages in medicines and hospital beds.&nbsp;

The latest fire at the hospital sparked outrage on social media. The prime minister has called for an investigation.

In the middle of the night, as dozens of relatives were at the bedsides of the 30 patients in the intensive care unit at Ibn al-Khatib hospital -- reserved for the most severe Covid-19 cases in Baghdad -- flames spread across multiple floors, another medical source said.

Social media videos showed firefighters fighting the flames as patients and their relatives tried to flee.

"The majority of the victims died because they had to be moved and were taken off ventilators, while the others were suffocated by the smoke," the civil defence said.

It told Iraqi state news its members had "rescued 90 people out of 120 patients and their relatives" at the scene, but could not give an exact number of the dead and wounded.&nbsp;

Medical and security sources told AFP that 23 people had been killed and some fifty others injured in the blaze.&nbsp;

Negligence

The fire -- which according to several sources was caused by negligence, often linked to endemic corruption in Iraq -- immediately sparked anger on social media in the country, with a hashtag demanding the health minister be sacked trending on Twitter. &nbsp;

Baghdad Governor Mohammed Jaber called on the health ministry "to establish a commission of enquiry so that those who did not do their jobs may be brought to justice".

In a statement, the government's human rights commission said the incident was "a crime against patients exhausted by Covid-19 who put their lives in the hands of the health ministry and its institutions and instead of being treated, perished in flames".

The commission called on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi to fire Health Minister Hassan al-Tamimi and "bring him to justice".&nbsp;

Kadhemi responded by calling for "an immediate investigation with those in charge at the ministry" and demanded that the "hospital director, head of security and the technical maintenance team be sent to the investigators and not be released until those at fault have been brought to justice".

(With inputs from agencies)

Fire in a coronavirus intensive care unit claimed dozens of lives in Iraq on Sunday. The death toll rose to 82 by afternoon. The fire started in the Baghdad hospital due to "a fault in the storage of Oxygen cylinders", as per medical sources quoted by AFP.

Fire in a coronavirus intensive care unit claimed dozens of lives in Iraq on Sunday. The death toll rose to 82 by afternoon. The fire started in the Baghdad hospital due to "a fault in the storage of Oxygen cylinders", as per medical sources quoted by AFP. According to civil defence, the fire spread quickly as " "the hospital had no fire protection system and false ceilings allowed the flames to spread to highly flammable products" Iraq's hospitals have been worn down by decades of conflict and poor investment, with shortages in medicines and hospital beds. The latest fire at the hospital sparked outrage on social media. The prime minister has called for an investigation. In the middle of the night, as dozens of relatives were at the bedsides of the 30 patients in the intensive care unit at Ibn al-Khatib hospital -- reserved for the most severe Covid-19 cases in Baghdad -- flames spread across multiple floors, another medical source said. Social media videos showed firefighters fighting the flames as patients and their relatives tried to flee. "The majority of the victims died because they had to be moved and were taken off ventilators, while the others were suffocated by the smoke," the civil defence said. It told Iraqi state news its members had "rescued 90 people out of 120 patients and their relatives" at the scene, but could not give an exact number of the dead and wounded. Medical and security sources told AFP that 23 people had been killed and some fifty others injured in the blaze. Negligence The fire -- which according to several sources was caused by negligence, often linked to endemic corruption in Iraq -- immediately sparked anger on social media in the country, with a hashtag demanding the health minister be sacked trending on Twitter. Baghdad Governor Mohammed Jaber called on the health ministry "to establish a commission of enquiry so that those who did not do their jobs may be brought to justice". In a statement, the government's human rights commission said the incident was "a crime against patients exhausted by Covid-19 who put their lives in the hands of the health ministry and its institutions and instead of being treated, perished in flames". The commission called on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi to fire Health Minister Hassan al-Tamimi and "bring him to justice". Kadhemi responded by calling for "an immediate investigation with those in charge at the ministry" and demanded that the "hospital director, head of security and the technical maintenance team be sent to the investigators and not be released until those at fault have been brought to justice". (With inputs from agencies)

Iraq: Fire at Covid hospital, death toll rises to 82

At least 13 patients died on Friday after a fire broke out at an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Covid hospital in the Virar area of Maharashtra`s Palghar district.The incident took place around 3:30 am on the second floor of the facility, the Corona Control Room, Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation informed.&nbsp;

Three fire tenders of the Virar Fire Brigade reached the spot to douse the fire. It was extinguished by 5:20 am.&nbsp;

Other COVID-19 patients are being shifted to nearby hospitals.

This tragic incident comes just days after 24 COVID-19 patients lost their lives after an oxygen tanker leaked outside Dr Zakir Hussain Hospital in Nashik, Maharashtra.

At least 13 patients died on Friday after a fire broke out at an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Covid hospital in the Virar area of Maharashtra`s Palghar district.

At least 13 patients died on Friday after a fire broke out at an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Covid hospital in the Virar area of Maharashtra`s Palghar district.The incident took place around 3:30 am on the second floor of the facility, the Corona Control Room, Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation informed. Three fire tenders of the Virar Fire Brigade reached the spot to douse the fire. It was extinguished by 5:20 am. Other COVID-19 patients are being shifted to nearby hospitals. This tragic incident comes just days after 24 COVID-19 patients lost their lives after an oxygen tanker leaked outside Dr Zakir Hussain Hospital in Nashik, Maharashtra.

13 patients dead in fire at Covid hospital in Maharashtra's Palghar

A huge fire broke out at a historic factory in the Russian city of St Petersburg on Monday. The fire has sent clouds of black smoke over the city. As per the emergencies ministry, the fire has broken out on several floors of Nevskaya Manufaktura, a red-brick building on the Oktyabrskaya Embankment of the Neva River&nbsp;

The ministry added that forty people had been evacuated and two firefighters had been hospitalised.

The enormous factory, founded as a cloth manufacturer in 1841, was engulfed in flames, AFP journalists at the scene said.

During the Soviet period, the factory was nationalised and run as a state entity. It was privatised in 1992.

In recent years parts of the building continued to operate manufacturing cloth, while others were rented out as office space and some areas had been abandoned.

(With AFP inputs)

A huge fire broke out at a historic factory in the Russian city of St Petersburg on Monday. The fire has sent clouds of black smoke over the city. As per the emergencies ministry, the fire has broken out on several floors of Nevskaya Manufaktura, a red-brick building on the Oktyabrskaya Embankment of the Neva River The ministry added that forty people had been evacuated and two firefighters had been hospitalised.

A huge fire broke out at a historic factory in the Russian city of St Petersburg on Monday. The fire has sent clouds of black smoke over the city. As per the emergencies ministry, the fire has broken out on several floors of Nevskaya Manufaktura, a red-brick building on the Oktyabrskaya Embankment of the Neva River The ministry added that forty people had been evacuated and two firefighters had been hospitalised. The enormous factory, founded as a cloth manufacturer in 1841, was engulfed in flames, AFP journalists at the scene said. During the Soviet period, the factory was nationalised and run as a state entity. It was privatised in 1992. In recent years parts of the building continued to operate manufacturing cloth, while others were rented out as office space and some areas had been abandoned. (With AFP inputs)

Russia: Huge fire in historic factory in St Petersburg

A staggering fire that started at a paint warehouse early on Sunday (April 11) morning threatened an industrial area in northwestern Spain.

Emergency services are still battling the blaze in O Ceao industrial area in Lugo. The fire affected five business although no injuries were reported.

Regional delegate of Galician government Javier Arias said the wind moved the flames to local newspaper headquarters and to a warehouse with tyres that caused the black smoke.

A gas station near the fire was also evacuated to avoid greater damage.

A staggering fire that started at a paint warehouse early on Sunday (April 11) morning threatened an industrial area in northwestern Spain. Emergency services are still battling the blaze in O Ceao industrial area in Lugo.

A staggering fire that started at a paint warehouse early on Sunday (April 11) morning threatened an industrial area in northwestern Spain. Emergency services are still battling the blaze in O Ceao industrial area in Lugo. The fire affected five business although no injuries were reported. Regional delegate of Galician government Javier Arias said the wind moved the flames to local newspaper headquarters and to a warehouse with tyres that caused the black smoke. A gas station near the fire was also evacuated to avoid greater damage.

Fire threatens industrial area in northwestern Spain

A massive fire at Indonesian state oil company Pertamina's Balongan oil refinery in West Java in Indonesia has so far injured five people and led to the evacuation of 950 nearby residents.

The company said on Monday it was trying to control the blaze.

The fire began just after midnight on Sunday, media reports said, with videos shared on social media showing huge flames engulfing the refinery.

Pertamina said in a statement the fire at the refinery, which can process 125,000 barrels per day, broke out during bad weather.

"The cause of the fire is unknown, but during the incident there was heavy rain and lightning," Pertamina said.

Five people were being treated in hospital for burns, adding that some were passing near the refinery when the fire broke out.

Television footage showed the fire still raging on Monday morning and a massive column of black smoke rising from the site, which is about 225 km (140 miles) east of the capital Jakarta.

The state oil firm said it was shutting down the refinery and conducting "oil flow control" to prevent any further spread.

A massive fire at Indonesian state oil company Pertamina's Balongan oil refinery in West Java in Indonesia has so far injured five people and led to the evacuation of 950 nearby residents.

A massive fire at Indonesian state oil company Pertamina's Balongan oil refinery in West Java in Indonesia has so far injured five people and led to the evacuation of 950 nearby residents. The company said on Monday it was trying to control the blaze. The fire began just after midnight on Sunday, media reports said, with videos shared on social media showing huge flames engulfing the refinery. Pertamina said in a statement the fire at the refinery, which can process 125,000 barrels per day, broke out during bad weather. "The cause of the fire is unknown, but during the incident there was heavy rain and lightning," Pertamina said. Five people were being treated in hospital for burns, adding that some were passing near the refinery when the fire broke out. Television footage showed the fire still raging on Monday morning and a massive column of black smoke rising from the site, which is about 225 km (140 miles) east of the capital Jakarta. The state oil firm said it was shutting down the refinery and conducting "oil flow control" to prevent any further spread.

Five injured, hundreds evacuated after fire at Indonesia oil refinery

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.

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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.

Elon Musk-owned Tesla factory in Fremont catches fire

A fire that ravaged a leading French web hosting service, disrupting services for thousands of sites and leaving some clients concerned that they may have lost data, appears to have started by accident, a source close to the investigation said on Thursday.

OVHcloud's facility in the eastern city of Strasbourg caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday, completely destroying one of four data centres and damaging a second. No one was injured.

"The initial elements in the investigation... point towards an accidental fire," the source, who asked not to be named, told AFP, adding that "the investigations are however still ongoing".

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The firm told AFP that 12,000-16,000 clients suffered impacts, some only temporary, including a French government public data site, the Centre Pompidou museum and bitcoin trading site Coinhouse.

British video game studio Facepunch said that 25 servers running its survival game Rust were knocked out and that data on player progression were completely lost.

OVHcloud said it could not confirm any complete losses of data, as various backup protocols were subscribed to by clients.

The French firm offers services similar to Amazon and Microsoft, such as hosting websites, as well as internal systems like email and other computing resources, and has sites around the world.

While firms like to promote the safety of storing data in the "cloud", the cloud is in reality a network of data centres that are vulnerable to threats such as fires and flooding.

OVHcloud was set up in 1999 as OVH by Octave Klaba, a young Frenchman of Polish origin who arrived in France as a teenager.&nbsp;

The company began by hosting websites, before launching into "cloud" services during the 2010s.

"Many thanks for all the empathy messages you sent us today!" Klaba wrote on Twitter, thanking the teams "who have been working all night/day."

"It's been the worst day for the last 22y and there is no word strong enough to say how sorry I feel today," he said, vowing that the affected units would restart as soon as possible.

Along with just a few other players, OVHcloud carries the hopes of a European cloud presence in the face of the American and Chinese giants in the hugely strategic sector.&nbsp;

The group has 2,450 employees, half of them in France and operates 32 data centres around the world. It announced last week that it was "preparing" to list on the stock exchange.

A fire that ravaged a leading French web hosting service, disrupting services for thousands of sites and leaving some clients concerned that they may have lost data, appears to have started by accident, a source close to the investigation said on Thursday.

A fire that ravaged a leading French web hosting service, disrupting services for thousands of sites and leaving some clients concerned that they may have lost data, appears to have started by accident, a source close to the investigation said on Thursday. OVHcloud's facility in the eastern city of Strasbourg caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday, completely destroying one of four data centres and damaging a second. No one was injured. "The initial elements in the investigation... point towards an accidental fire," the source, who asked not to be named, told AFP, adding that "the investigations are however still ongoing". Also read | Egypt: At least 20 killed in clothing factory fire The firm told AFP that 12,000-16,000 clients suffered impacts, some only temporary, including a French government public data site, the Centre Pompidou museum and bitcoin trading site Coinhouse. British video game studio Facepunch said that 25 servers running its survival game Rust were knocked out and that data on player progression were completely lost. OVHcloud said it could not confirm any complete losses of data, as various backup protocols were subscribed to by clients. The French firm offers services similar to Amazon and Microsoft, such as hosting websites, as well as internal systems like email and other computing resources, and has sites around the world. While firms like to promote the safety of storing data in the "cloud", the cloud is in reality a network of data centres that are vulnerable to threats such as fires and flooding. OVHcloud was set up in 1999 as OVH by Octave Klaba, a young Frenchman of Polish origin who arrived in France as a teenager. The company began by hosting websites, before launching into "cloud" services during the 2010s. "Many thanks for all the empathy messages you sent us today!" Klaba wrote on Twitter, thanking the teams "who have been working all night/day." "It's been the worst day for the last 22y and there is no word strong enough to say how sorry I feel today," he said, vowing that the affected units would restart as soon as possible. Along with just a few other players, OVHcloud carries the hopes of a European cloud presence in the face of the American and Chinese giants in the hugely strategic sector. The group has 2,450 employees, half of them in France and operates 32 data centres around the world. It announced last week that it was "preparing" to list on the stock exchange.

French cloud firm fire appears 'accidental': probe source

At least 20 people were killed and 24 others were injured in a clothing factory in Egypt on Thursday. The factory is located on the eastern outskirts of Egyptian capital Cairo, as per reports. The cause of the fire was not immediately clear. Twelve fire trucks were dispatched to extinguish the fire, said AFP quoting sources.

Egypt has had a string of fires in recent years, as shoddy buildings have been constructed without safety standards amid a security vacuum following its 2011 revolution.

Last month, a fire in an unlicensed shoe warehouse in the capital's twin city Giza engulfed a 13-storey building overlooking a major highway. Residents were evacuated but no casualties were reported.

In 2020, a major fire broke out next to a busy Cairo highway as a leak from an oil pipeline set ablaze by passing cars left 17 people hurt.

(With AFP inputs)

At least 20 people were killed and 24 others were injured in a clothing factory in Egypt on Thursday. The factory is located on the eastern outskirts of Egyptian capital Cairo, as per reports.

At least 20 people were killed and 24 others were injured in a clothing factory in Egypt on Thursday. The factory is located on the eastern outskirts of Egyptian capital Cairo, as per reports. The cause of the fire was not immediately clear. Twelve fire trucks were dispatched to extinguish the fire, said AFP quoting sources. Egypt has had a string of fires in recent years, as shoddy buildings have been constructed without safety standards amid a security vacuum following its 2011 revolution. Last month, a fire in an unlicensed shoe warehouse in the capital's twin city Giza engulfed a 13-storey building overlooking a major highway. Residents were evacuated but no casualties were reported. In 2020, a major fire broke out next to a busy Cairo highway as a leak from an oil pipeline set ablaze by passing cars left 17 people hurt. (With AFP inputs)

Egypt: At least 20 killed in clothing factory fire

A fire broke out at a studio in Mumbai's Goregaon West on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Eight fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot to douse the flames.

Initial reports suggest that the fire was triggered by a short circuit.

Goregaon is a hub of film studios, and multiple reports say a few person are may have been trapped inside the studio.

No injuries have, however, been reported so far.

(This is a developing story.)

A fire broke out at a studio in Mumbai's Goregaon West on Tuesday. Eight fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Initial reports suggest that the fire was triggered by a short circuit.

A fire broke out at a studio in Mumbai's Goregaon West on Tuesday. Eight fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Initial reports suggest that the fire was triggered by a short circuit. Goregaon is a hub of film studios, and multiple reports say a few person are may have been trapped inside the studio. No injuries have, however, been reported so far. (This is a developing story.)

Fire breaks out at a studio in Mumbai's Goregaon

Flames in the woodland area of Rio Negro province in Argentine spread quickly during Wednesday, almost doubling their size since yesterday and destroying close to 11-thousand hectares of the forest.

Argentina: Fire destroys 11,000 hectares of forest water

At least nine coronavirus patients died in a fire at a hospital in southeastern Turkey. As per the information by Turkey's health ministry, the fire started when an oxygen tank exploded. The hospital is located in Gaziantep. The fire started in the intensive care ward.

"We are profoundly saddened by this tragedy," Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said before a planned visit to the hospital.

All the victims were patients who had been hospitalised with the coronavirus. Other patients affected by the fire were transferred to other hospitals.

Turkey has recorded more than 1.9 million cases of Covid-19 and more than 17,600 deaths since the pandemic began a year ago.

Faced with a surge in cases, Turkey strengthened restrictions put in place at the end of November with a total curfew during the weekend and partial one during the week.

(With AFP inputs)

At least nine coronavirus patients died in a fire at a hospital in southeastern Turkey. As per the information by Turkey's health ministry, the fire started when an oxygen tank exploded.

At least nine coronavirus patients died in a fire at a hospital in southeastern Turkey. As per the information by Turkey's health ministry, the fire started when an oxygen tank exploded. The hospital is located in Gaziantep. The fire started in the intensive care ward. "We are profoundly saddened by this tragedy," Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said before a planned visit to the hospital. All the victims were patients who had been hospitalised with the coronavirus. Other patients affected by the fire were transferred to other hospitals. Turkey has recorded more than 1.9 million cases of Covid-19 and more than 17,600 deaths since the pandemic began a year ago. Faced with a surge in cases, Turkey strengthened restrictions put in place at the end of November with a total curfew during the weekend and partial one during the week. (With AFP inputs)

Turkey: Fire in hospital kills 9 coronavirus patient

Several workers in Telangana were injured when a major fire broke out on Saturday in a chemical factory in an industrial area of Hyderabad.

The blaze was reported at 1.30 p.m. from the Vindhya Organics factory in the Bollaram industrial area of Sangareddy district. Massive clouds of dark smoke was seen billowing out from the factory premises as people were rushing away from the vicinity in panic.

Eight people with burn injuries were rushed to a nearby hospital, of whom two were reported to be critical.

Operations was still underway to douse the fire and rescue those reportedly trapped inside the factory.

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Fire tenders were rushed in from Kukatpally, Patancheru, and Miyapur areas from the adjoining areas.

Police officials attributed the blaze to a chemical solvent that caught fire. "Operation to rescue people possibly trapped inside the factory is underway," they said.

Several workers in Telangana were injured when a major fire broke out on Saturday in a chemical factory in an industrial area of Hyderabad. The blaze was reported at 1.

Several workers in Telangana were injured when a major fire broke out on Saturday in a chemical factory in an industrial area of Hyderabad. The blaze was reported at 1.30 p.m. from the Vindhya Organics factory in the Bollaram industrial area of Sangareddy district. Massive clouds of dark smoke was seen billowing out from the factory premises as people were rushing away from the vicinity in panic. Eight people with burn injuries were rushed to a nearby hospital, of whom two were reported to be critical. Operations was still underway to douse the fire and rescue those reportedly trapped inside the factory. Also Read | 6 airports required fast, says Telangana CM to Centre Fire tenders were rushed in from Kukatpally, Patancheru, and Miyapur areas from the adjoining areas. Police officials attributed the blaze to a chemical solvent that caught fire. "Operation to rescue people possibly trapped inside the factory is underway," they said.

Fire in Hyderabad factory: Several injured, many feared trapped

Seven contract workers were injured in a fire on Saturday at the Magellan Midstream Partners petroleum storage tank farm in Corpus Christi, Texas, according to company and city officials.

The fire broke out at about 10 a.m. CST (1600 GMT) on Saturday, said Magellan spokesman Bruce Heine.

"The tank was being cleaned by contractors at the time of the incident," Heine said. "The fire has been extinguished at this time."

During a televised news conference on Saturday afternoon, Corpus Christi Deputy Fire Chief Richie Quintero said seven workers were injured in the fire. Four of the injured were in critical condition and one person was taken for treatment to a burn center in San Antonio, Texas.

Also at the news conference, Mark Calhoun, Magellan`s local operations manager, said the seven contract workers were cleaning the large above ground storage tank, which is done periodically prior to inspection.

"This fire started near a tank that was being cleaned and inspected," Calhoun said. "This is an above-ground storage tank that was holding residual light crude oil."

The Magellan tank farm has 60 storage tanks capable of holding 37 million barrels of petroleum and petroleum products and is located near Valero Energy Corp`s and Citgo Petroleum Corp`s refineries in Corpus Christi. Both companies told KRIS-TV the fire was not at their refineries.

Magellan operates pipelines, storage farms and terminals for petroleum products.

Seven contract workers were injured in a fire on Saturday at the Magellan Midstream Partners petroleum storage tank farm in Corpus Christi, Texas, according to company and city officials.

Seven contract workers were injured in a fire on Saturday at the Magellan Midstream Partners petroleum storage tank farm in Corpus Christi, Texas, according to company and city officials. The fire broke out at about 10 a.m. CST (1600 GMT) on Saturday, said Magellan spokesman Bruce Heine. "The tank was being cleaned by contractors at the time of the incident," Heine said. "The fire has been extinguished at this time." During a televised news conference on Saturday afternoon, Corpus Christi Deputy Fire Chief Richie Quintero said seven workers were injured in the fire. Four of the injured were in critical condition and one person was taken for treatment to a burn center in San Antonio, Texas. Also at the news conference, Mark Calhoun, Magellan`s local operations manager, said the seven contract workers were cleaning the large above ground storage tank, which is done periodically prior to inspection. "This fire started near a tank that was being cleaned and inspected," Calhoun said. "This is an above-ground storage tank that was holding residual light crude oil." The Magellan tank farm has 60 storage tanks capable of holding 37 million barrels of petroleum and petroleum products and is located near Valero Energy Corp`s and Citgo Petroleum Corp`s refineries in Corpus Christi. Both companies told KRIS-TV the fire was not at their refineries. Magellan operates pipelines, storage farms and terminals for petroleum products.

Seven injured in fire at Magellan Corpus Christi, Texas, tank farm

An explosion occurred on a Greek tanker ship on Wednesday. At the time of the blast, the tanker was at Saudi Arabian port of Al Shauqaiq. The cause of the blast is not yet known. No one has been injured. Investigation into the explosion is underway.

"The explosion happened around 0300 local time (0000 GMT), but the causes have not yet been identified," an official of Greek ministry of the merchant marine.

The Agrari MT tanker was flying a Maltese flag and there were 25 crew members onboard. Seven of them were Greeks.

"The crew's health is good," a senior ministry official said.

Owned by the Economou group of companies, the tanker was carrying no cargo when the explosion happened, the ministry added.

All damage to the ship was above the waterline, one ministry source who asked not to be named said. 
The source added that Saudi Arabian police were investigating the cause of the blast.

(With AFP inputs)

An explosion occurred on a Greek tanker ship on Wednesday. At the time of the blast, the tanker was at Saudi Arabian port of Al Shauqaiq. The cause of the blast is not yet known.

An explosion occurred on a Greek tanker ship on Wednesday. At the time of the blast, the tanker was at Saudi Arabian port of Al Shauqaiq. The cause of the blast is not yet known. No one has been injured. Investigation into the explosion is underway. "The explosion happened around 0300 local time (0000 GMT), but the causes have not yet been identified," an official of Greek ministry of the merchant marine. The Agrari MT tanker was flying a Maltese flag and there were 25 crew members onboard. Seven of them were Greeks. "The crew's health is good," a senior ministry official said. Owned by the Economou group of companies, the tanker was carrying no cargo when the explosion happened, the ministry added. All damage to the ship was above the waterline, one ministry source who asked not to be named said. The source added that Saudi Arabian police were investigating the cause of the blast. (With AFP inputs)

Explosion on Greek tanker at Saudi Arabian port

State-run explorer Oil India Ltd said on Monday a deadly fire at its well in eastern India that that started raging nearly six months ago has been "doused completely."

"There is no pressure in the well now and the same will be observed for 24 hrs to check," Oil India said in a filing to exchanges on Monday.

Oil India had suspended operations at the gas well in its Baghjan oilfield in the Tinsukia district in eastern Assam state on May 27 after an uncontrolled gas emission. The company had brought in experts from Singapore-based company Alert to control the blow-out.

Officials had since been struggling to contain the blowout, even as black smoke continued to billow out of the well for months. Locals say they are relieved, but still wary as they were scared to go back.

The Wildlife Institute of India, an autonomous body under the federal environment ministry, expects the incident to have a long-term impact on the environment, as pollutants could leach into the ground and contaminate water.

Three rescue officials died and five were injured while trying to put out the fire in the Tinsukia district of Assam in two separate incidents.

Further operation to abandon the well is in progress.

State-run explorer Oil India Ltd said on Monday a deadly fire at its well in eastern India that that started raging nearly six months ago has been "doused completely.

State-run explorer Oil India Ltd said on Monday a deadly fire at its well in eastern India that that started raging nearly six months ago has been "doused completely." "There is no pressure in the well now and the same will be observed for 24 hrs to check," Oil India said in a filing to exchanges on Monday. Oil India had suspended operations at the gas well in its Baghjan oilfield in the Tinsukia district in eastern Assam state on May 27 after an uncontrolled gas emission. The company had brought in experts from Singapore-based company Alert to control the blow-out. Officials had since been struggling to contain the blowout, even as black smoke continued to billow out of the well for months. Locals say they are relieved, but still wary as they were scared to go back. The Wildlife Institute of India, an autonomous body under the federal environment ministry, expects the incident to have a long-term impact on the environment, as pollutants could leach into the ground and contaminate water. Three rescue officials died and five were injured while trying to put out the fire in the Tinsukia district of Assam in two separate incidents. Further operation to abandon the well is in progress.

Fire at Oil India's Assam well extinguished after nearly six months

Those still planning to burst firecrackers for some light-and-sound fun to celebrate the Festival of Light better be beware, for the Delhi Police is deploying flying squads in various district across the national capital to check sale and bursting of crackers before, during, and after Diwali. 
 
The SHOs have been asked to constitute special teams in their respective jurisdiction to oversee there is no sale while beat staff will ensure no crackers are burst. 
 
The move comes after the National Green Tribunal imposed a total ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in Delhi and adjoining areas from midnight of November 9 to November 30. 
 
The District Deputy Commissioners of Police will constitute police station-level teams to ensure compliance with the NGT ban order. Each Beat staff shall be properly briefed by the SHOs concerned to enforce the directions. 
 
"All temporary fireworks licensees shall be informed in writing about the cancellation of such licences. Police teams will inspect the premises of all lincesees, seal the stocks, and ensure its storage in safe custody of the licensees so that they are not misused. Also, unauthorised sellers` stocks shall be seized and legal action initiated against them," said a senior police officer. 
 
All permanent licences issued by the Licensing Unit as well as Joint Chief Controller of Explosives, Faridabad, will be suspended and licensees informed in writing. The inventory and stock registers shall be checked regularly to prevent any sale and diversion of the stocks. 
 
Team of Licensing Unit be constituted to undertake surprise inspections in this regard. 
 
"Proper coordination with RWAs/MWAs and other NGOs shall be made beforehand to ensure that the directions reach all residents in the area. District DCPs shall ensure proper legal action under appropriate law against violators. Strict action against the staff will be initiated for non-compliance with the orders," the officer added.

Those still planning to burst firecrackers for some light-and-sound fun to celebrate the Festival of Light better be beware, for the Delhi Police is deploying flying squads in various district across the national capital to check sale and bursting of crackers before, during, and after Diwali.

Those still planning to burst firecrackers for some light-and-sound fun to celebrate the Festival of Light better be beware, for the Delhi Police is deploying flying squads in various district across the national capital to check sale and bursting of crackers before, during, and after Diwali. The SHOs have been asked to constitute special teams in their respective jurisdiction to oversee there is no sale while beat staff will ensure no crackers are burst. The move comes after the National Green Tribunal imposed a total ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in Delhi and adjoining areas from midnight of November 9 to November 30. The District Deputy Commissioners of Police will constitute police station-level teams to ensure compliance with the NGT ban order. Each Beat staff shall be properly briefed by the SHOs concerned to enforce the directions. "All temporary fireworks licensees shall be informed in writing about the cancellation of such licences. Police teams will inspect the premises of all lincesees, seal the stocks, and ensure its storage in safe custody of the licensees so that they are not misused. Also, unauthorised sellers` stocks shall be seized and legal action initiated against them," said a senior police officer. All permanent licences issued by the Licensing Unit as well as Joint Chief Controller of Explosives, Faridabad, will be suspended and licensees informed in writing. The inventory and stock registers shall be checked regularly to prevent any sale and diversion of the stocks. Team of Licensing Unit be constituted to undertake surprise inspections in this regard. "Proper coordination with RWAs/MWAs and other NGOs shall be made beforehand to ensure that the directions reach all residents in the area. District DCPs shall ensure proper legal action under appropriate law against violators. Strict action against the staff will be initiated for non-compliance with the orders," the officer added.

Delhi Police gets cracking to ensure firecrackers-free Diwali

A COVID-19 hospital facility caught fire in Brazil's&nbsp;Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday leading to an emergency evacuation of more than 200 people. All the patients were undergoing treatment for the novel coronavirus.

The emergency evacuation led to 200 patients and staff being brought out by the authorities, with some of the patients&nbsp;being rolled out on their beds. Out of the evacuated patients, two women who were in serious condition succumbed to their injuries. The two women were 42 and 82-year-old; their identities&nbsp;have not been revealed yet.

The fire began in the basement of one of several buildings that make up the Bonsucesso Federal Hospital, according to fire department spokesman Lauro Boto. The fire sent huge black smoke cloud into the sky.

Several patients were seen running out of the hospital in&nbsp;wheelchairs and on crutches, while hospital staff brought some patients out on their beds.

Firefighters rushed to the hospital site as soon as the fire was reported, and were able to douse the fire within a few hours. Family members of the patients were also seen standing in the open areas around the hospital, trying to locate their family members.

As of now, the reason behind the investigation hasn't been revealed. An investigation has been launched to find out the cause and damage of this fire.

The fire took over the country a year after a report claimed that hospitals have lack of smoke detectors and other safety measures.

A COVID-19 hospital facility caught fire in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday leading to an emergency evacuation of more than 200 people. All the patients were undergoing treatment for the novel coronavirus.

A COVID-19 hospital facility caught fire in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday leading to an emergency evacuation of more than 200 people. All the patients were undergoing treatment for the novel coronavirus. The emergency evacuation led to 200 patients and staff being brought out by the authorities, with some of the patients being rolled out on their beds. Out of the evacuated patients, two women who were in serious condition succumbed to their injuries. The two women were 42 and 82-year-old; their identities have not been revealed yet. The fire began in the basement of one of several buildings that make up the Bonsucesso Federal Hospital, according to fire department spokesman Lauro Boto. The fire sent huge black smoke cloud into the sky. Several patients were seen running out of the hospital in wheelchairs and on crutches, while hospital staff brought some patients out on their beds. Firefighters rushed to the hospital site as soon as the fire was reported, and were able to douse the fire within a few hours. Family members of the patients were also seen standing in the open areas around the hospital, trying to locate their family members. As of now, the reason behind the investigation hasn't been revealed. An investigation has been launched to find out the cause and damage of this fire. The fire took over the country a year after a report claimed that hospitals have lack of smoke detectors and other safety measures.

Brazil: More than 200 evacuated out of COVID-19 hospital; 2 declared dead

A major fire broke out on in the&nbsp;northern French port city of Le Havre on Saturday, the local authorities and media reported.&nbsp;

The fire broke out&nbsp;in an abandoned building in the neighbourhood of&nbsp;Le Havre’s harbour. Dark black clouds of smoke took over the neighbourhood within minutes of the incident, which was visible from miles away.

In a statement on Twitter, the local police tweeted, "A fire is currently taking place in an abandoned building rue du 8 mai 1945&nbsp;@LH_LeHavre."&nbsp;(Translated text)

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The authorities have started evacuating the nearby areas and have asked all residents to find a safe shelter and avoid the area.

As per the local media reports, the fire broke out&nbsp;in an old Lipton warehouse.&nbsp;

Le Havre is one of the biggest port cities of the European country France.

As of now, no casualties have been reported. The area has been evacuated and the fire is being handled by the local authorities.

A major fire broke out on in the northern French port city of Le Havre on Saturday, the local authorities and media reported. The fire broke out in an abandoned building in the neighbourhood of Le Havre’s harbour.

A major fire broke out on in the northern French port city of Le Havre on Saturday, the local authorities and media reported. The fire broke out in an abandoned building in the neighbourhood of Le Havre’s harbour. Dark black clouds of smoke took over the neighbourhood within minutes of the incident, which was visible from miles away. In a statement on Twitter, the local police tweeted, "A fire is currently taking place in an abandoned building rue du 8 mai 1945 @LH_LeHavre." (Translated text) BREAKING - A major fire breaks out in the port of Le Havre in northern France. pic.twitter.com/XeXp3v4MaT — 𝕏ℝℙ_𝔸𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖 🔧🌐 (@AllianceXrp) October 24, 2020 × The authorities have started evacuating the nearby areas and have asked all residents to find a safe shelter and avoid the area. As per the local media reports, the fire broke out in an old Lipton warehouse. Le Havre is one of the biggest port cities of the European country France. As of now, no casualties have been reported. The area has been evacuated and the fire is being handled by the local authorities.

Major fire breaks out at Le Havre port in France

A blast and a large fire injured at least five in Virginia (USA) on Saturday morning (local time). The blast took place in a shopping center in Harrisonburg in Virginia. Cause of the blast is yet unknown and an investigation is underway. Ralph Northam, Governor of Virginia was quoted by media as saying that the fire was due to a gas explosion, Harrisonburg Fire Chief Matt Tobia told reporters that cause of the fire was still being ascertained.

Soon after the blast, locals posted videos on Twitter

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Harrisonburg is a city of around 50,000 that is home to James Madison University. The university said in its Facebook statement that three of its students were injured due to fire. It added that the injuries were minor. The students, said the university, were part of its US Army ROTC program and were taking part in the ten mile run at the time of the blast. One of the student was hospitalised but was expected to be discharged quickly.

Locals living nearby told TV station WHSV that the blast shook their homes.

A blast and a large fire injured at least five in Virginia (USA) on Saturday morning (local time). The blast took place in a shopping center in Harrisonburg in Virginia.

A blast and a large fire injured at least five in Virginia (USA) on Saturday morning (local time). The blast took place in a shopping center in Harrisonburg in Virginia. Cause of the blast is yet unknown and an investigation is underway. Ralph Northam, Governor of Virginia was quoted by media as saying that the fire was due to a gas explosion, Harrisonburg Fire Chief Matt Tobia told reporters that cause of the fire was still being ascertained. Soon after the blast, locals posted videos on Twitter Harrisonburg VA fire and explosion appear to be contained now. Ugly scene, explosion heard and felt miles away pic.twitter.com/vs3r6BxHaH — Josh Edmonds (@joshdedmonds) October 17, 2020 × Harrisonburg is a city of around 50,000 that is home to James Madison University. The university said in its Facebook statement that three of its students were injured due to fire. It added that the injuries were minor. The students, said the university, were part of its US Army ROTC program and were taking part in the ten mile run at the time of the blast. One of the student was hospitalised but was expected to be discharged quickly. Locals living nearby told TV station WHSV that the blast shook their homes.

US: At least 5 injured in blast, fire at Virginia shopping mall

A group of residents of Tanzania are currently battling fires on Mount Kilimanjaro alongside firefighters and students.

Africa’s highest mountain, the Kilimanjaro sits at 20,000 feet (6,000 metres) above sea level, and witnesses 50,000 tourists every year.

The fires simmered down owing to hard winds on Sunday, but then took off again after the wind died out. No deaths and injuries have been reported so far, and no property damage has occurred yet.

"The fire is still going on and firefighters from TANAPA, other government institutions and locals are continuing with the efforts to contain it," Pascal Shelutete, a TANAPA official told Reuters.

The fire began at the area called Whona, where climbers rest. This falls in the way of two major routes up the mountain Mandara and Horombo.

The TANAPA official told Reuters that they are taking all necessary precautions to ensure no danger looms over people’s lives, and that the equipment remains unharmed.

"The fire is big and they are continuing to fight it," Alex Kisingo, deputy head at the College of African Wildlife Management, told Reuters. The college is located near the mountain.

The institution has sent out 264 staff members and students to aid efforts in controlling the fire. Additionally, they are helping local authorities deliver food and water to the firefighters.

A group of residents of Tanzania are currently battling fires on Mount Kilimanjaro alongside firefighters and students. Africa’s highest mountain, the Kilimanjaro sits at 20,000 feet (6,000 metres) above sea level, and witnesses 50,000 tourists every year.

A group of residents of Tanzania are currently battling fires on Mount Kilimanjaro alongside firefighters and students. Africa’s highest mountain, the Kilimanjaro sits at 20,000 feet (6,000 metres) above sea level, and witnesses 50,000 tourists every year. The fires simmered down owing to hard winds on Sunday, but then took off again after the wind died out. No deaths and injuries have been reported so far, and no property damage has occurred yet. "The fire is still going on and firefighters from TANAPA, other government institutions and locals are continuing with the efforts to contain it," Pascal Shelutete, a TANAPA official told Reuters. The fire began at the area called Whona, where climbers rest. This falls in the way of two major routes up the mountain Mandara and Horombo. The TANAPA official told Reuters that they are taking all necessary precautions to ensure no danger looms over people’s lives, and that the equipment remains unharmed. "The fire is big and they are continuing to fight it," Alex Kisingo, deputy head at the College of African Wildlife Management, told Reuters. The college is located near the mountain. The institution has sent out 264 staff members and students to aid efforts in controlling the fire. Additionally, they are helping local authorities deliver food and water to the firefighters.

Hundreds join hands to fight fire on Africa's highest mountain - Kilimanjaro

A historic manufacturing unit caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday in&nbsp;Hastings. Firefighters were called to the spot around 3:30 am.

The fire broke out at the&nbsp;old Hastings Manufacturing building located near the intersection of Mill and Hanover streets. This building was reportedly built in the late 1800s.

The fire has caused a&nbsp;power outage in the Hastings area, which has left thousands of houses without any electricity for hours, the local media reported.

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Authorities have urged the locals to stay indoors, and have assure the power will be completely restored till 11 am on Wednesday.

The fire and the power outage led to various educational institutes — such as&nbsp;&nbsp;Hastings Area Schools, Barry Intermediate School District, Maple Valley Schools, Barry County Christian School and Lakewood Early Childhood Center — to close down for a day.

The reason of the fire has not yet been discovered. However, the authorities have claimed that nobody was injured, as per the initial reports, as it is believed that nobody was present in the building when the fire broke out.

An investigation will take place to understand the cause of the fire.

A historic manufacturing unit caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday in Hastings. Firefighters were called to the spot around 3:30 am. The fire broke out at the old Hastings Manufacturing building located near the intersection of Mill and Hanover streets.

A historic manufacturing unit caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday in Hastings. Firefighters were called to the spot around 3:30 am. The fire broke out at the old Hastings Manufacturing building located near the intersection of Mill and Hanover streets. This building was reportedly built in the late 1800s. The fire has caused a power outage in the Hastings area, which has left thousands of houses without any electricity for hours, the local media reported. #BREAKING: Crews are on scene battling a large fire at a building near Mill St & Hanover St in Hastings. Officials have the area taped off. @WOODTV pic.twitter.com/3Isj1bhImX — Dana Whyte (@dwhytereports) October 7, 2020 × Authorities have urged the locals to stay indoors, and have assure the power will be completely restored till 11 am on Wednesday. The fire and the power outage led to various educational institutes — such as Hastings Area Schools, Barry Intermediate School District, Maple Valley Schools, Barry County Christian School and Lakewood Early Childhood Center — to close down for a day. The reason of the fire has not yet been discovered. However, the authorities have claimed that nobody was injured, as per the initial reports, as it is believed that nobody was present in the building when the fire broke out. An investigation will take place to understand the cause of the fire.

US: Fire breaks out at historic Hastings manufacturing building

A massive fire broke out at the&nbsp;Huawei campus in the&nbsp;southern Chinese city of Dongguan on Friday taking lives of three people.

The fire started in the part of the building where a research base was being developed. The building was under construction and the local authorities claimed all workers were evacuated. However, later reports claimed that a "thorough search by firefighters afterwards found three people dead inside the building."

The government has identified the victims as&nbsp;employees of the industrial park management company.

The fire resulted in dark clouds of smoke over the building, and it took nearly 140 firefighters to extinguish the fire,&nbsp;the local fire brigade said in a separate statement.

The blue and white building is now blackened out, as it can be seen in several images available on social media.

Huawei has claimed that the building was a&nbsp;"steel structure, and has not yet been put to use" yet. The building is located near the Songhshan Lake industrial development zone. Huawei's main office campus is in the southern city of Shenzhen.

An investigation has been launched into the matter and a detailed report will soon be issued stating the cause of the fire and the damage done.

A massive fire broke out at the Huawei campus in the southern Chinese city of Dongguan on Friday taking lives of three people. The fire started in the part of the building where a research base was being developed.

A massive fire broke out at the Huawei campus in the southern Chinese city of Dongguan on Friday taking lives of three people. The fire started in the part of the building where a research base was being developed. The building was under construction and the local authorities claimed all workers were evacuated. However, later reports claimed that a "thorough search by firefighters afterwards found three people dead inside the building." The government has identified the victims as employees of the industrial park management company. The fire resulted in dark clouds of smoke over the building, and it took nearly 140 firefighters to extinguish the fire, the local fire brigade said in a separate statement. The blue and white building is now blackened out, as it can be seen in several images available on social media. Huawei has claimed that the building was a "steel structure, and has not yet been put to use" yet. The building is located near the Songhshan Lake industrial development zone. Huawei's main office campus is in the southern city of Shenzhen. An investigation has been launched into the matter and a detailed report will soon be issued stating the cause of the fire and the damage done.

Fire at Huawei's Chinese campus kills three; investigation launched

A Sri Lankan court on Thursday issued a notice to the captain of the Greek-owned oil tanker that caught fire off the country's eastern coast to appear before it on September 28.

The Colombo chief magistrate court's order comes a day after Attorney General Dappula de Livera staked a claim of USD 1.8 million for the costs incurred on dousing the fire on board the Panama-registered tanker MT New Diamond that went up in flames on September 3.

The Attorney General had also asked the CID to report the facts to the court and obtain notice against the vessel's captain. He was to be charged for committing offenses under the Marine Pollution Environmental Protection Act.

The court ordered the captain of the oil tanker to appear before it on September 28.

New Diamond, a vessel under charter by the Indian Oil Corporation, was carrying 270,000 metric tons of crude oil from Mina Al Ahmadi port in Kuwait to the Indian port of Paradip when a boiler explosion in its engine room caused fire off the coast of Sangamankanda in Ampara district. A Filipino crew member died and another was injured in the mishap.

Sri Lanka Navy with the help of Indian counterparts and coast guards doused the fire after great effort.

The ship is currently in the seas 70 nautical miles east of Batticaloa in the east and 129 kilometers away from the Batticaloa coast.

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Two Sri Lankan naval ships, one Indian naval ship, and 3 Indian coast guard vessels are currently deployed in the operations near the oil tanker.

Some 5 ships of Indian coast guard and one Indian Navy ship engaged in fire fighting, the Sri Lanka Navy said early this month.

The tanker had 23 crew members - 18 Filipinos and five Greeks. Twenty-two of the 23 member crew had been safely rescued off the tanker. 
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A Sri Lankan court on Thursday issued a notice to the captain of the Greek-owned oil tanker that caught fire off the country's eastern coast to appear before it on September 28.

A Sri Lankan court on Thursday issued a notice to the captain of the Greek-owned oil tanker that caught fire off the country's eastern coast to appear before it on September 28. The Colombo chief magistrate court's order comes a day after Attorney General Dappula de Livera staked a claim of USD 1.8 million for the costs incurred on dousing the fire on board the Panama-registered tanker MT New Diamond that went up in flames on September 3. The Attorney General had also asked the CID to report the facts to the court and obtain notice against the vessel's captain. He was to be charged for committing offenses under the Marine Pollution Environmental Protection Act. The court ordered the captain of the oil tanker to appear before it on September 28. New Diamond, a vessel under charter by the Indian Oil Corporation, was carrying 270,000 metric tons of crude oil from Mina Al Ahmadi port in Kuwait to the Indian port of Paradip when a boiler explosion in its engine room caused fire off the coast of Sangamankanda in Ampara district. A Filipino crew member died and another was injured in the mishap. Sri Lanka Navy with the help of Indian counterparts and coast guards doused the fire after great effort. The ship is currently in the seas 70 nautical miles east of Batticaloa in the east and 129 kilometers away from the Batticaloa coast. ALSO READ | Onion prices shoot up in Bangladesh after India announces export ban Two Sri Lankan naval ships, one Indian naval ship, and 3 Indian coast guard vessels are currently deployed in the operations near the oil tanker. Some 5 ships of Indian coast guard and one Indian Navy ship engaged in fire fighting, the Sri Lanka Navy said early this month. The tanker had 23 crew members - 18 Filipinos and five Greeks. Twenty-two of the 23 member crew had been safely rescued off the tanker.

Sri Lanka court summons captain of oil tanker that caught fire

The splitting headaches began when smoke from wildfires rolled in around Tim Hunt's suburban Seattle home. Next came a debilitating fatigue.

As deadly wildfires rage across the U.S. West, Hunt and others are struggling with some of the world's worst air pollution.

"I get out of bed to eat and drink water, and go back to bed," said the 64-year-old retired software engineer, who suffered lung damage in 2017 from a bad case of the flu. "It’s like there’s not enough oxygen in the air."

Enormous plumes of ash and smoke have spread from the region, where nearly 5 million acres were ablaze on Tuesday, compounding the public health crisis of the coronavirus pandemic.

In California, levels of lung-polluting particulate matter have jumped far beyond the summertime norm, bathing skies in eerie tones of orange and sepia.

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Hospitals in hard-hit Oregon report a 10% increase in emergency room visits for breathing problems. Doctors are being inundated with calls from worried patients.

"It's really putting a burden on our asthmatic patients," said Dr. Paul Williams, an allergy and immunology specialist in Everett, Washington. "They're calling us more often and they're requiring additional medications."

Air pollution, in the case of wildfire measured by the amount of fine particulate matter swirling in the air, is considered a serious health hazard linked to diseases including asthma, lung cancer, heart disease and early death.

Pollution has hit historic levels in five Oregon cities - Portland, Eugene, Bend, Medford and Klamath Falls, the state said Tuesday.

"I can't see out my window past two cars," said Dr. Gopal Allada, a pulmonologist who teaches at Oregon Health &amp; Science University School of Medicine. Allada's office is swamped with calls from patients experiencing breathing problems and asking for advice on what to do about symptoms that include coughing, wheezing, throat irritation, headache and racing heartbeat.

"We're just trying to field the calls," Allada said. "I would have loved to have had more people answering phones."

In Washington where Hunt lives, the air quality on Tuesday ranged from unhealthy to hazardous at every site monitored by the state.

Residents were stuffing towels in door cracks or sleeping in face masks to cope.

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Particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers, known as PM2.5, is the key measure for harmful air pollution. The particles are smaller than the width of a human hair, small enough to burrow deep into a person's lungs and even find its way into the bloodstream.

Wildfire smoke mostly carries particulates from burning trees and plants, which are already harmful.

But smoke from devastated communities can also contain toxic chemicals from burned plastic and other manmade materials in cars and buildings such as asbestos, synthetic rubber compounds and heavy metals. These can then pollute not only air but nearby waterways or soils.

A Reuters analysis of California air quality data showed moderate to hazardous air quality on Sunday and Monday at all but about 20 of more than 120 sites monitored by environmental officials, even as some smoke started to abate. About 40 sites, including San Luis Obispo along the Pacific Coast and large swaths of the agricultural Central Valley and Sierra Nevada foothills, had higher levels of pollutants than usual for six days running, state data showed.

In San Francisco, an area usually spared poor air because of its proximity to the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean, levels of PM2.5 pollution have been three times California's standard limit of 35 micrograms per cubic meter for at least six days.

"I can't recall a time when we've had this amount of smoke for this long a time," said Sylvia Vanderspek, chief of the Air Quality Planning Branch of the California Air Resources Board.

COMPOUNDING COVID-19

The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is also complicating efforts to help people at risk for lung and breathing problems, said Dr. Afif El-Hasan, a pediatrician in Southern California who volunteers with the American Lung Association.

Wildfire pollution can make people more susceptible to COVID-19, he said, and the best masks for filtering smoke are the same N-95 face coverings desperately needed by doctors and nurses treating COVID patients, making medical professionals hesitant to recommend that patients buy them.

It has also been difficult to help people find respite from the bad air, other than to recommend staying home and indoors.

"Normally when we give air quality alerts we say where people can go," said Dylan Darling, a spokesman for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. "Often the Oregon coast can provide refuge or the mountains. But right now there is not a place that’s good to go for fresh air."

The splitting headaches began when smoke from wildfires rolled in around Tim Hunt's suburban Seattle home. Next came a debilitating fatigue. As deadly wildfires rage across the U.

The splitting headaches began when smoke from wildfires rolled in around Tim Hunt's suburban Seattle home. Next came a debilitating fatigue. As deadly wildfires rage across the U.S. West, Hunt and others are struggling with some of the world's worst air pollution. "I get out of bed to eat and drink water, and go back to bed," said the 64-year-old retired software engineer, who suffered lung damage in 2017 from a bad case of the flu. "It’s like there’s not enough oxygen in the air." Enormous plumes of ash and smoke have spread from the region, where nearly 5 million acres were ablaze on Tuesday, compounding the public health crisis of the coronavirus pandemic. In California, levels of lung-polluting particulate matter have jumped far beyond the summertime norm, bathing skies in eerie tones of orange and sepia. Also read: Trump dismisses climate concerns, blames 'poor' forest management for Western wildfires Hospitals in hard-hit Oregon report a 10% increase in emergency room visits for breathing problems. Doctors are being inundated with calls from worried patients. "It's really putting a burden on our asthmatic patients," said Dr. Paul Williams, an allergy and immunology specialist in Everett, Washington. "They're calling us more often and they're requiring additional medications." Air pollution, in the case of wildfire measured by the amount of fine particulate matter swirling in the air, is considered a serious health hazard linked to diseases including asthma, lung cancer, heart disease and early death. Pollution has hit historic levels in five Oregon cities - Portland, Eugene, Bend, Medford and Klamath Falls, the state said Tuesday. "I can't see out my window past two cars," said Dr. Gopal Allada, a pulmonologist who teaches at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. Allada's office is swamped with calls from patients experiencing breathing problems and asking for advice on what to do about symptoms that include coughing, wheezing, throat irritation, headache and racing heartbeat. "We're just trying to field the calls," Allada said. "I would have loved to have had more people answering phones." In Washington where Hunt lives, the air quality on Tuesday ranged from unhealthy to hazardous at every site monitored by the state. Residents were stuffing towels in door cracks or sleeping in face masks to cope. Also read: Dozens remain missing as wildfires torch millions of acres in US West Particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers, known as PM2.5, is the key measure for harmful air pollution. The particles are smaller than the width of a human hair, small enough to burrow deep into a person's lungs and even find its way into the bloodstream. Wildfire smoke mostly carries particulates from burning trees and plants, which are already harmful. But smoke from devastated communities can also contain toxic chemicals from burned plastic and other manmade materials in cars and buildings such as asbestos, synthetic rubber compounds and heavy metals. These can then pollute not only air but nearby waterways or soils. A Reuters analysis of California air quality data showed moderate to hazardous air quality on Sunday and Monday at all but about 20 of more than 120 sites monitored by environmental officials, even as some smoke started to abate. About 40 sites, including San Luis Obispo along the Pacific Coast and large swaths of the agricultural Central Valley and Sierra Nevada foothills, had higher levels of pollutants than usual for six days running, state data showed. In San Francisco, an area usually spared poor air because of its proximity to the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean, levels of PM2.5 pollution have been three times California's standard limit of 35 micrograms per cubic meter for at least six days. "I can't recall a time when we've had this amount of smoke for this long a time," said Sylvia Vanderspek, chief of the Air Quality Planning Branch of the California Air Resources Board. COMPOUNDING COVID-19 The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is also complicating efforts to help people at risk for lung and breathing problems, said Dr. Afif El-Hasan, a pediatrician in Southern California who volunteers with the American Lung Association. Wildfire pollution can make people more susceptible to COVID-19, he said, and the best masks for filtering smoke are the same N-95 face coverings desperately needed by doctors and nurses treating COVID patients, making medical professionals hesitant to recommend that patients buy them. It has also been difficult to help people find respite from the bad air, other than to recommend staying home and indoors. "Normally when we give air quality alerts we say where people can go," said Dylan Darling, a spokesman for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. "Often the Oregon coast can provide refuge or the mountains. But right now there is not a place that’s good to go for fresh air."

Headaches and hospital visits rise as wildfire smoke blankets western US

Explosions and a huge fire ripped through the port area of the Italian city of Ancona early Wednesday, destroying warehouses and lorries, but there were no casualties, firefighters said.

The flames created vast mushroom clouds of smoke in the city on Italy's Adriatic coast.

The explosions sparked the fire shortly after midnight. The blaze was under control Wednesday morning after the intervention of 16 firefighting teams, the fire service said on Twitter.

It was not yet clear what caused the explosions.

Warehouses in the area were likely to have stored flammable liquid, according to Rai news, which said there was a company nearby that produced liquid nitrogen, as well as a power station and methane plant.

As the smell of burning filled Ancona, the capital of the Marche region, the council said it had "temporarily ordered closed all schools, the university, the parks, open-air sports facilities".

Explosions and a huge fire ripped through the port area of the Italian city of Ancona early Wednesday, destroying warehouses and lorries, but there were no casualties, firefighters said.

Explosions and a huge fire ripped through the port area of the Italian city of Ancona early Wednesday, destroying warehouses and lorries, but there were no casualties, firefighters said. The flames created vast mushroom clouds of smoke in the city on Italy's Adriatic coast. The explosions sparked the fire shortly after midnight. The blaze was under control Wednesday morning after the intervention of 16 firefighting teams, the fire service said on Twitter. It was not yet clear what caused the explosions. Warehouses in the area were likely to have stored flammable liquid, according to Rai news, which said there was a company nearby that produced liquid nitrogen, as well as a power station and methane plant. As the smell of burning filled Ancona, the capital of the Marche region, the council said it had "temporarily ordered closed all schools, the university, the parks, open-air sports facilities".

Explosions spark huge fire in Italian port, no casualties

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