Sri Lankan Navy on Friday said that it had plugged the fuel leak on MT New Diamond, the oil tanker that was on fire for almost a week. The fire was doused on Wednesday by Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy. On Friday, Sri Lankan military divers fixed the fuel leak from the engine of the oil tanker.

Sri Lankan Navy and Indian Coast Guard both have said that there was no oil spill from the oil cargo of the ship. However, fuel of the ship was leaking from a fuel tank and created a two-kilometre long trail in the ocean. This trail was visible even from the air.

The fuel was seeping into the water through damaged pipes connected to a ballast water intake on the ship's starboard side, according to a navy statement.

Dutch salvage company SMIT said its experts had boarded the crippled vessel and found the 270,000-tonne crude oil cargo unaffected by the fire.

"The cargo tanks with the crude are intact," the firm told AFP in The Hague on Friday. "Discussions are ongoing on the destination of the vessel to transfer the crude."

Sri Lanka's environmental authorities fear a marine disaster if the tanker is allowed to transfer its oil to another ship in the country's waters.

Sri Lanka has asked the ship's owners to tow it away from the country's exclusive economic zone, or 370 kilometres (231 miles) from its coast.

MT New Diamond is a Greek-owned ship that was chartered by Indian Oil. It was hauling crude oil from Kuwait to Paradip in Odisha. The fire at the ship started because of a blast in the ship's engine room on September 3. Joint efforts by Indian and Sri Lankan Navy brought the fire under control but it reignited on September 7. Firefighting efforts ensured that the fire was completely doused on September 9.

Sri Lankan Navy on Friday said that it had plugged the fuel leak on MT New Diamond, the oil tanker that was on fire for almost a week. The fire was doused on Wednesday by Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy.

Sri Lankan Navy on Friday said that it had plugged the fuel leak on MT New Diamond, the oil tanker that was on fire for almost a week. The fire was doused on Wednesday by Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy. On Friday, Sri Lankan military divers fixed the fuel leak from the engine of the oil tanker. Sri Lankan Navy and Indian Coast Guard both have said that there was no oil spill from the oil cargo of the ship. However, fuel of the ship was leaking from a fuel tank and created a two-kilometre long trail in the ocean. This trail was visible even from the air. The fuel was seeping into the water through damaged pipes connected to a ballast water intake on the ship's starboard side, according to a navy statement. Dutch salvage company SMIT said its experts had boarded the crippled vessel and found the 270,000-tonne crude oil cargo unaffected by the fire. "The cargo tanks with the crude are intact," the firm told AFP in The Hague on Friday. "Discussions are ongoing on the destination of the vessel to transfer the crude." Sri Lanka's environmental authorities fear a marine disaster if the tanker is allowed to transfer its oil to another ship in the country's waters. Sri Lanka has asked the ship's owners to tow it away from the country's exclusive economic zone, or 370 kilometres (231 miles) from its coast. MT New Diamond is a Greek-owned ship that was chartered by Indian Oil. It was hauling crude oil from Kuwait to Paradip in Odisha. The fire at the ship started because of a blast in the ship's engine room on September 3. Joint efforts by Indian and Sri Lankan Navy brought the fire under control but it reignited on September 7. Firefighting efforts ensured that the fire was completely doused on September 9.

Sri Lanka Navy plugs fuel leak on the fire-hit oil tanker

The Indian Coast guard (ICG) has allayed fears of a possible oil leak at the site of the MT New Diamond, 40 miles off the Sri Lankan Coast. The latest statement from the ICG says that a team of naval architects that boarded the oil tanker on Wednesday, has found the vessel’s stability to be in the safe zone and there is no breach of its tanks. In an improvement from the situation that persisted on Tuesday, there are currently no hotspots, flames/smoke on-board.&nbsp;

However, the rear portion of the vessel (aft) has sunken into the water by 1 metre, a slight increase from its earlier position of 3 feet. Efforts are underway to get the ship on even keel with the assistance of the salvors.

The Coast guard has also officially confirmed that the minor oil sheen sighted near aft (rear) of MT New Diamond on Tuesday, was part of the unburnt oil/ Oil mixed with water, in the ship’s engine room. This region of the ship had been spared from the explosion onboard on Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/oil-slick-near-mt-new-diamond-is-from-explosion-not-cargo-hold-sources-326255">WION had earlier reported</a> that the oil slick was from the explosion and not from the cargo hold.&nbsp;

In Pollution Response configuration, ICG Dornier aircraft sprayed Oil Spill Dispersant (OSD) to disintegrate the sheen on Tuesday and Wednesday. The ships were used to churn the waters to accelerate the disintegration of the oil sheen.

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“The three lakh metric tonnes cargo of Kuwait crude being carried by the vessel is intact, not a drop of it has leaked. Our ships are equipped and prepared to even contain and perform recovery operations even in the event of an unfortunate spill” Krishnaswamy Natarajan, Director General, Indian Coast Guard said. He expressed hope that the Coast guard would be able to recover the entire cargo and create maritime history, as they had done earlier in 2016, at the Gulf of Kutch.&nbsp;

Speaking of the challenges involved in the current operation he said that the ships and tugs are required to maintain a 10-15 meter distance from the burning vessel to remain safe, adding that the vessels had to simultaneously douse the fire and cool different parts of the ship.&nbsp;

“There is a breach on the port side of the superstructure and the hull and the crack on the deck above the waterline. However, these breaches are not causing any entry of seawater” DG, Coast Guard added.

Currently, 7 ICG vessels are on site to aid in the phase 2 operations in the recovery of MT new Diamond, as phase 1(fire-fighting) is said to have ended. ICG has been at the forefront of this operation since Thursday, September 3rd. 
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The Indian Coast guard (ICG) has allayed fears of a possible oil leak at the site of the MT New Diamond, 40 miles off the Sri Lankan Coast. The latest statement from the ICG says that a team of naval architects that boarded the oil tanker on Wednesday, has found the vessel’s stability to be in the safe zone and there is no breach of its tanks.

The Indian Coast guard (ICG) has allayed fears of a possible oil leak at the site of the MT New Diamond, 40 miles off the Sri Lankan Coast. The latest statement from the ICG says that a team of naval architects that boarded the oil tanker on Wednesday, has found the vessel’s stability to be in the safe zone and there is no breach of its tanks. In an improvement from the situation that persisted on Tuesday, there are currently no hotspots, flames/smoke on-board. However, the rear portion of the vessel (aft) has sunken into the water by 1 metre, a slight increase from its earlier position of 3 feet. Efforts are underway to get the ship on even keel with the assistance of the salvors. The Coast guard has also officially confirmed that the minor oil sheen sighted near aft (rear) of MT New Diamond on Tuesday, was part of the unburnt oil/ Oil mixed with water, in the ship’s engine room. This region of the ship had been spared from the explosion onboard on Monday. WION had earlier reported that the oil slick was from the explosion and not from the cargo hold. In Pollution Response configuration, ICG Dornier aircraft sprayed Oil Spill Dispersant (OSD) to disintegrate the sheen on Tuesday and Wednesday. The ships were used to churn the waters to accelerate the disintegration of the oil sheen. × “The three lakh metric tonnes cargo of Kuwait crude being carried by the vessel is intact, not a drop of it has leaked. Our ships are equipped and prepared to even contain and perform recovery operations even in the event of an unfortunate spill” Krishnaswamy Natarajan, Director General, Indian Coast Guard said. He expressed hope that the Coast guard would be able to recover the entire cargo and create maritime history, as they had done earlier in 2016, at the Gulf of Kutch. Speaking of the challenges involved in the current operation he said that the ships and tugs are required to maintain a 10-15 meter distance from the burning vessel to remain safe, adding that the vessels had to simultaneously douse the fire and cool different parts of the ship. “There is a breach on the port side of the superstructure and the hull and the crack on the deck above the waterline. However, these breaches are not causing any entry of seawater” DG, Coast Guard added. Currently, 7 ICG vessels are on site to aid in the phase 2 operations in the recovery of MT new Diamond, as phase 1(fire-fighting) is said to have ended. ICG has been at the forefront of this operation since Thursday, September 3rd.

Not a drop of oil leak into sea from MT New diamond cargo hold, says Director General of Indian Coast Guard

Orange skies in fire-ravaged California bay reminds people of Dystopian science fiction film

Wildfires in California have torched a record more than two million acres, the state fire department said Monday, as an uncontrolled blaze forced many residents to flee their homes.

The record was hit as the wildfire season still has roughly two months to go in the most populous US state and as thousands of firefighters were battling flames during a scorching heat wave.

"In the past 33 years we have not seen a single year go over two million acres until this year," said California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) spokeswoman Lynne Tolmachoff.

"This is definitely record-breaking and we have not even come close to the end of fire season yet."

At least seven people have died as a result of this year's fires and some 3,800 structures have been damaged or destroyed, according to Cal Fire figures.

The last time the number of acres burned got close to two million was in 2018, the same year as the devastating Camp Fire, when a little more than 1.9 million acres (769,000 hectares) went up in flames.

More than 14,100 firefighters were battling 24 different wildfires as of Monday afternoon, the fire department said in a tweet.

Among those blazes was the Creek Fire, which started on Friday in steep and rugged terrain, has so far spread to 78,790 acres and is zero percent contained, according to Cal Fire.

The department said on Twitter that 976 personnel were battling the fire, which had continued to grow "under extreme conditions."

Another rapidly growing fire, the Oak Fire, began Sunday in Mendocino county and has already grown to 1,000 acres.

Cal Fire said that 83 personnel were on hand to battle the blaze, which was zero percent contained.

Evacuation orders were in effect throughout southern California on Monday afternoon.

In northern California, more than 200 people were airlifted to safety over the weekend after a fast-moving wildfire trapped them near the Mammoth Pool Reservoir northeast of Fresno.

They were rescued by military helicopters, with dozens packed into a Chinook, video shared by the California National Guard showed.

Record temperatures over the three-day Labor Day weekend have aggravated already dangerous fire conditions and further stressed exhausted California firefighters.

California has been baking under scorching conditions with temperatures reaching a record 121 degrees Fahrenheit (49 Celsius) on Sunday in Woodland Hills, an all-time high for Los Angeles county, the National Weather Service said.

Wildfires in California have torched a record more than two million acres, the state fire department said Monday, as an uncontrolled blaze forced many residents to flee their homes.

Wildfires in California have torched a record more than two million acres, the state fire department said Monday, as an uncontrolled blaze forced many residents to flee their homes. The record was hit as the wildfire season still has roughly two months to go in the most populous US state and as thousands of firefighters were battling flames during a scorching heat wave. "In the past 33 years we have not seen a single year go over two million acres until this year," said California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) spokeswoman Lynne Tolmachoff. "This is definitely record-breaking and we have not even come close to the end of fire season yet." At least seven people have died as a result of this year's fires and some 3,800 structures have been damaged or destroyed, according to Cal Fire figures. The last time the number of acres burned got close to two million was in 2018, the same year as the devastating Camp Fire, when a little more than 1.9 million acres (769,000 hectares) went up in flames. More than 14,100 firefighters were battling 24 different wildfires as of Monday afternoon, the fire department said in a tweet. Among those blazes was the Creek Fire, which started on Friday in steep and rugged terrain, has so far spread to 78,790 acres and is zero percent contained, according to Cal Fire. The department said on Twitter that 976 personnel were battling the fire, which had continued to grow "under extreme conditions." Another rapidly growing fire, the Oak Fire, began Sunday in Mendocino county and has already grown to 1,000 acres. Cal Fire said that 83 personnel were on hand to battle the blaze, which was zero percent contained. Evacuation orders were in effect throughout southern California on Monday afternoon. In northern California, more than 200 people were airlifted to safety over the weekend after a fast-moving wildfire trapped them near the Mammoth Pool Reservoir northeast of Fresno. They were rescued by military helicopters, with dozens packed into a Chinook, video shared by the California National Guard showed. Record temperatures over the three-day Labor Day weekend have aggravated already dangerous fire conditions and further stressed exhausted California firefighters. California has been baking under scorching conditions with temperatures reaching a record 121 degrees Fahrenheit (49 Celsius) on Sunday in Woodland Hills, an all-time high for Los Angeles county, the National Weather Service said.

California fires burn record 2 million acres

The fire which had re-ignited Monday, on-board a very large crude carrier (VLCC) MT New Diamond off the Sri Lanka coast has been doused and boundary cooling is being done to prevent re-ignition. The fire had almost risen to a height of upto 60 meters from the main, weather-exposed deck of the ship, which is also known as the weather deck. However, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has said that the blaze has been visibly doused and that measures are being undertaken to prevent re-ignition.&nbsp;

Sustained firefighting efforts by ICG Ships Sujay, Shaurya, Sarang, specialised ICG Pollution Response Vessel Samudra Paheredar along with Sri Lankan Ships and tugs ensured the intensity and magnitude of fire was reduced considerably by Tuesday morning. The master of MT New Diamond, on-board ICGS Shaurya has also intimated the Coast Guard that the fire appears to have been doused. The situation is being monitored closely and boundary cooling with sea water and application of foam has been enhanced to avoid re-ignition.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/south-asia/fresh-fire-hits-stricken-oil-supertanker-off-sri-lanka-in-indian-ocean-325815" hreflang="en">Fresh fire hits stricken oil supertanker off Sri Lanka in Indian Ocean</a>

The MT New Diamond is being held about 30 miles from the Sri Lankan Coast by a tug boat and join firefighting and pollution response operations are being carries out by the assets of the Indian Coast Guard, the Indian Navy and their Sri Lankan counterparts.&nbsp;

It is also observed that the accommodation superstructure in the merchant vessel has been weakened owing to the blaze. This refers to the tower-like structure, which is the tallest portion and also houses the accommodation for the crew in a Marchant vessel.&nbsp;

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Owing to the use of large quantities of water and other suppressants to control the fire, it is said that the rear portion of the ship (aft) has gone down into the water by about 3 feet. However, there is no significant tilt(list) in the ship caused by the same.

The ICG vessels have been deployed for fire-fighting and consequential pollution response for MT New Diamond off since September 3rd. A bilateral MoU between ICG and SLCG covers co-operation in the Marine pollution Response domain. The Indian Coast Guard is also the Competent National Authority under South Asian Co-operative for Environment Protection (SACEP) for responding and coordinating pollution response in South Asian Sea region.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/south-asia/sri-lanka-oil-tanker-fire-extinguished-says-lankan-navy-spokesperson-325595" hreflang="en">Sri Lanka oil tanker fire extinguished, says Lankan navy spokesperson</a>

In order to supplement the surface firefighting efforts with aerial dropping, the Lankan Navy had requested the Indian Coast guard for Dry Chemical Powder (DCP). To facilitate this, ICGS Abheek with 1.5tons of DCP was diverted from on-scene to enter Trincomalee harbour for the handing over. ICG Dornier aircraft&nbsp;&nbsp;with 700 kgs DCP was also dispatched on Thursday morning from Chennai to Trincomalee.&nbsp;

An ICG Dornier aircraft continues to operate from Mattala, Sri Lanka besides CG Helicopter embarked on&nbsp;&nbsp;ICGS Sarang being launched regularly for aerial assessment. No oil spill has been reported so far.&nbsp;

A 16-member salvage team including Marine Chemists and Naval Architects who are onboard Tugboats on-location&nbsp;&nbsp;are in agreement with the methodology adopted by ICG to fight fire and are providing suggestions to make the firefighting more effective.

This very large crude carrier- MT New Diamond is a Greek owned vessel, under charter by Indian Oil Cooperation. The vessel has been ablaze following a major explosion in the engine room, while transiting Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The first information about the vessel being on fire was received at Indian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai.

MT New Diamond is reportedly carrying more that 2.7 lakh MT Kuwait export crude oil that was destined for Paradip, Odisha. According to&nbsp;Marinetraffic dot com, MT New Diamond is a 20-year old Crude oil tanker that is 333 meters long and 60 meters wide.&nbsp;

The fire which had re-ignited Monday, on-board a very large crude carrier (VLCC) MT New Diamond off the Sri Lanka coast has been doused and boundary cooling is being done to prevent re-ignition.

The fire which had re-ignited Monday, on-board a very large crude carrier (VLCC) MT New Diamond off the Sri Lanka coast has been doused and boundary cooling is being done to prevent re-ignition. The fire had almost risen to a height of upto 60 meters from the main, weather-exposed deck of the ship, which is also known as the weather deck. However, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has said that the blaze has been visibly doused and that measures are being undertaken to prevent re-ignition. Sustained firefighting efforts by ICG Ships Sujay, Shaurya, Sarang, specialised ICG Pollution Response Vessel Samudra Paheredar along with Sri Lankan Ships and tugs ensured the intensity and magnitude of fire was reduced considerably by Tuesday morning. The master of MT New Diamond, on-board ICGS Shaurya has also intimated the Coast Guard that the fire appears to have been doused. The situation is being monitored closely and boundary cooling with sea water and application of foam has been enhanced to avoid re-ignition. Also read: Fresh fire hits stricken oil supertanker off Sri Lanka in Indian Ocean The MT New Diamond is being held about 30 miles from the Sri Lankan Coast by a tug boat and join firefighting and pollution response operations are being carries out by the assets of the Indian Coast Guard, the Indian Navy and their Sri Lankan counterparts. It is also observed that the accommodation superstructure in the merchant vessel has been weakened owing to the blaze. This refers to the tower-like structure, which is the tallest portion and also houses the accommodation for the crew in a Marchant vessel. Owing to the use of large quantities of water and other suppressants to control the fire, it is said that the rear portion of the ship (aft) has gone down into the water by about 3 feet. However, there is no significant tilt(list) in the ship caused by the same. The ICG vessels have been deployed for fire-fighting and consequential pollution response for MT New Diamond off since September 3rd. A bilateral MoU between ICG and SLCG covers co-operation in the Marine pollution Response domain. The Indian Coast Guard is also the Competent National Authority under South Asian Co-operative for Environment Protection (SACEP) for responding and coordinating pollution response in South Asian Sea region. Also read: Sri Lanka oil tanker fire extinguished, says Lankan navy spokesperson In order to supplement the surface firefighting efforts with aerial dropping, the Lankan Navy had requested the Indian Coast guard for Dry Chemical Powder (DCP). To facilitate this, ICGS Abheek with 1.5tons of DCP was diverted from on-scene to enter Trincomalee harbour for the handing over. ICG Dornier aircraft with 700 kgs DCP was also dispatched on Thursday morning from Chennai to Trincomalee. An ICG Dornier aircraft continues to operate from Mattala, Sri Lanka besides CG Helicopter embarked on ICGS Sarang being launched regularly for aerial assessment. No oil spill has been reported so far. A 16-member salvage team including Marine Chemists and Naval Architects who are onboard Tugboats on-location are in agreement with the methodology adopted by ICG to fight fire and are providing suggestions to make the firefighting more effective. This very large crude carrier- MT New Diamond is a Greek owned vessel, under charter by Indian Oil Cooperation. The vessel has been ablaze following a major explosion in the engine room, while transiting Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The first information about the vessel being on fire was received at Indian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai. MT New Diamond is reportedly carrying more that 2.7 lakh MT Kuwait export crude oil that was destined for Paradip, Odisha. According to Marinetraffic dot com, MT New Diamond is a 20-year old Crude oil tanker that is 333 meters long and 60 meters wide.

Fire that reignited on board MT New Diamond doused by joint efforts, says Indian Coast Guard

A fire on a supertanker abandoned off Sri Lanka’s east coast has been extinguished, a Sri Lankan navy spokesman said on Sunday.

“The fire on the oil tanker has been doused. However we are continuing to spray water in case it reignites,” Captain Indika De Silva told Reuters.

The New Diamond is carrying about 2 million barrels of crude oil, although a senior Sri Lankan navy official said on Friday there was no real risk of a spill.

The fire broke out in the engine room on Thursday morning and spread to the bridge of the ship.

A fire on a supertanker abandoned off Sri Lanka’s east coast has been extinguished, a Sri Lankan navy spokesman said on Sunday. “The fire on the oil tanker has been doused.

A fire on a supertanker abandoned off Sri Lanka’s east coast has been extinguished, a Sri Lankan navy spokesman said on Sunday. “The fire on the oil tanker has been doused. However we are continuing to spray water in case it reignites,” Captain Indika De Silva told Reuters. The New Diamond is carrying about 2 million barrels of crude oil, although a senior Sri Lankan navy official said on Friday there was no real risk of a spill. The fire broke out in the engine room on Thursday morning and spread to the bridge of the ship.

Sri Lanka oil tanker fire extinguished, says Lankan navy spokesperson

Fire at MT New Diamond is under control and the oil tanker that has been on fire since Thursday afternoon, is currently being held in position by a tug boast 42 miles from the Sri Lankan Coast. This is being done to prevent the drifting of the vessel towards the shore and to facilitate fire-fighting operations with logistical ease. Six vessels from the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), their helicopters, two Dornier aircrafts and one warship of the Indian Navy are on location to undertake this mammoth effort. No oil spill has been so far reported and fire is localised.

Response ship Samudra Paheredar arrived at the scene of incident on Sunday afternoon and joined the fire fighting operation. The ship is equipped with Ocean Boom, 4 Oil Skimmers and oil spill dispersant to handle pollution response in event of an oil slick.

ICG Ships Sujay, Shaurya, Sarang and pollution response vessel Samudra Paheredar are continuously engaged in fire fighting operation on rotation using specialised external fire fighting systems. ICG fast patrol vessels Ameya and Abheek are in close vicinity to offer assistance as required. Both these vessels are equipped with aqueous film forming foam concentrate (AFFF), dry chemical powder and oil spill dispersants.

Besides this, Sri Lankan Ships Samudra, Udara, SLCGS Samaraksha, SLCGS Samudra Raksha, SLN FACs P 462 and 464 alongwith INS Sahyadri are in the area.

Indian Coast Guard's Dornier aircrafts are performing morning and evening sorties from Mattala International Airport, Sri Lanka, for aerial assessment. Coast Guard helicopters that are on the ships are also being launched regularly for aerial assessment, planning the further course of action.

Sri Lankan Air Force is carrying out aerial recce with the help of Beachcraft planes. Water is being sprayed by MI-17 helicopter via Bambi Bucket.

The inertness of cargo is being maintained with sustained fire fighting operations. While no oil spill has been reported, fire remains localised and cargo hold is reported to be safe. Fire appears to be doused and no flame and smoke is visible. Continuous boundary cooling is in progress using AFFF and water spraying. No further increase in the crack or any significant change in trim or list has been observed.

Indian authorities are in continuously in co-ordination with Sri Lankan Navy/Coast Guard and other authorities for augmentation and effective response.

MT New Diamond is a very large crude carrier. It is a Greek-owned vessel and is under charter by Indian Oil.

The ship caught fire after a major explosion in its engine room on September 3.

The first information about the vessel being on fire was received at Indian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai.

MT New Diamond is reportedly carrying more that 2.7 lakh MT Kuwait export crude oil that was destined for Paradip, Odisha. According to Marinetraffic.com, MT New Diamond is a 20-year old Crude oil tanker that is 333 meters long and 60 meters wide.

Fire at MT New Diamond is under control and the oil tanker that has been on fire since Thursday afternoon, is currently being held in position by a tug boast 42 miles from the Sri Lankan Coast.

Fire at MT New Diamond is under control and the oil tanker that has been on fire since Thursday afternoon, is currently being held in position by a tug boast 42 miles from the Sri Lankan Coast. This is being done to prevent the drifting of the vessel towards the shore and to facilitate fire-fighting operations with logistical ease. Six vessels from the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), their helicopters, two Dornier aircrafts and one warship of the Indian Navy are on location to undertake this mammoth effort. No oil spill has been so far reported and fire is localised. Response ship Samudra Paheredar arrived at the scene of incident on Sunday afternoon and joined the fire fighting operation. The ship is equipped with Ocean Boom, 4 Oil Skimmers and oil spill dispersant to handle pollution response in event of an oil slick. ICG Ships Sujay, Shaurya, Sarang and pollution response vessel Samudra Paheredar are continuously engaged in fire fighting operation on rotation using specialised external fire fighting systems. ICG fast patrol vessels Ameya and Abheek are in close vicinity to offer assistance as required. Both these vessels are equipped with aqueous film forming foam concentrate (AFFF), dry chemical powder and oil spill dispersants. Besides this, Sri Lankan Ships Samudra, Udara, SLCGS Samaraksha, SLCGS Samudra Raksha, SLN FACs P 462 and 464 alongwith INS Sahyadri are in the area. Indian Coast Guard's Dornier aircrafts are performing morning and evening sorties from Mattala International Airport, Sri Lanka, for aerial assessment. Coast Guard helicopters that are on the ships are also being launched regularly for aerial assessment, planning the further course of action. Sri Lankan Air Force is carrying out aerial recce with the help of Beachcraft planes. Water is being sprayed by MI-17 helicopter via Bambi Bucket. The inertness of cargo is being maintained with sustained fire fighting operations. While no oil spill has been reported, fire remains localised and cargo hold is reported to be safe. Fire appears to be doused and no flame and smoke is visible. Continuous boundary cooling is in progress using AFFF and water spraying. No further increase in the crack or any significant change in trim or list has been observed. Indian authorities are in continuously in co-ordination with Sri Lankan Navy/Coast Guard and other authorities for augmentation and effective response. MT New Diamond is a very large crude carrier. It is a Greek-owned vessel and is under charter by Indian Oil. The ship caught fire after a major explosion in its engine room on September 3. The first information about the vessel being on fire was received at Indian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai. MT New Diamond is reportedly carrying more that 2.7 lakh MT Kuwait export crude oil that was destined for Paradip, Odisha. According to Marinetraffic.com, MT New Diamond is a 20-year old Crude oil tanker that is 333 meters long and 60 meters wide.

Sri Lanka oil tanker fire: No oil spill, boundary cooling operation in progress

Indian Coast Guard on Saturday tweeted that firefighting to put out the fire at oil tanker MT New Diamond was still on. The Coast Guard added that there was 'no oil slick'. The oil tanker ship contains around 300,000 tonnes of crude oil and an oil spill would be disastrous.

Both, Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lankan Navy are undertaking joint efforts to put out the flames. The oil tanker has been towed further away from Sri Lankan coast into safe waters.

"#ICG &amp; Sri Lankan ships and aircraft alongwith tug ALP Winger after consolidated efforts successfully towed &nbsp; #MTNewDiamond more than 35 NM away from &nbsp;#SriLanka coast to safe waters. #FireFighting continues and fire now reduced. No oil slick reported," Indian Coast Guard tweeted.

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On Friday, there was a positive development as the rescue ships were able to douse the fire at crew accommodation area of the oil tanker. 22 of the 23 crew members have been rescued and search is on for 1 Filipino crew member who is missing.

Also Read: <a href="http://13.235.153.162/south-asia/sri-lanka-gazettes-constitution-amendment-draft-that-proposes-legal-immunity-for-president-325157">Sri Lanka gazettes Constitution Amendment draft that proposes legal immunity for president</a>

Coast Guard prepares for an oil spill:

Although it has said that there was no oil slick as of now, Indian Coast Guard is preparing for all eventualities. Coast Guard aircrafts with pollution control spray pods and oil spill dispersants have been mobilised. The coast guard has also pressed more ships with pollution control equipments into the firefight.

Pollution response teams of Indian Coast Guard are on standby as well. 
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Indian Coast Guard on Saturday tweeted that firefighting to put out the fire at oil tanker MT New Diamond was still on. The Coast Guard added that there was 'no oil slick'.

Indian Coast Guard on Saturday tweeted that firefighting to put out the fire at oil tanker MT New Diamond was still on. The Coast Guard added that there was 'no oil slick'. The oil tanker ship contains around 300,000 tonnes of crude oil and an oil spill would be disastrous. Both, Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lankan Navy are undertaking joint efforts to put out the flames. The oil tanker has been towed further away from Sri Lankan coast into safe waters. "#ICG & Sri Lankan ships and aircraft alongwith tug ALP Winger after consolidated efforts successfully towed #MTNewDiamond more than 35 NM away from #SriLanka coast to safe waters. #FireFighting continues and fire now reduced. No oil slick reported," Indian Coast Guard tweeted. #ICG & Sri Lankan ships and aircraft alongwith tug ALP Winger after consolidated efforts successfully towed #MTNewDiamond more than 35 NM away from #SriLanka coast to safe waters. #FireFighting continues and fire now reduced. No oil slick reported. pic.twitter.com/bvbnd1fLtw — Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) September 5, 2020 × On Friday, there was a positive development as the rescue ships were able to douse the fire at crew accommodation area of the oil tanker. 22 of the 23 crew members have been rescued and search is on for 1 Filipino crew member who is missing. Also Read: Sri Lanka gazettes Constitution Amendment draft that proposes legal immunity for president Coast Guard prepares for an oil spill: Although it has said that there was no oil slick as of now, Indian Coast Guard is preparing for all eventualities. Coast Guard aircrafts with pollution control spray pods and oil spill dispersants have been mobilised. The coast guard has also pressed more ships with pollution control equipments into the firefight. Pollution response teams of Indian Coast Guard are on standby as well.

Sri Lanka oil tanker fire: Firefighting continues, tweets Indian Coast Guard

A large industrial explosion rocked households in southeast England early Friday, with fire services saying they were battling to contain the resulting blaze hours later.

"Ten fire engines and a height vehicle are in attendance, and crews are working to tackle the blaze," Kent Fire and Rescue Service said of the incident at an industrial estate in Hoo, near Rochester in Kent.

Local resident Joe Discipline was quoted as saying by the domestic Press Association news agency that the blast "shook the house and windows" at around 3:30 GMT.

"I jumped out of bed to see, the sky was orange," he said. "There was then a second explosion just as big."

Videos posted online showed flames and a plume of black smoke rising high into the night sky, with the fire still raging as dawn broke.

The fire service said no casualties had been reported. The cause of the blast is not yet known.

A large industrial explosion rocked households in southeast England early Friday, with fire services saying they were battling to contain the resulting blaze hours later.

A large industrial explosion rocked households in southeast England early Friday, with fire services saying they were battling to contain the resulting blaze hours later. "Ten fire engines and a height vehicle are in attendance, and crews are working to tackle the blaze," Kent Fire and Rescue Service said of the incident at an industrial estate in Hoo, near Rochester in Kent. Local resident Joe Discipline was quoted as saying by the domestic Press Association news agency that the blast "shook the house and windows" at around 3:30 GMT. "I jumped out of bed to see, the sky was orange," he said. "There was then a second explosion just as big." Videos posted online showed flames and a plume of black smoke rising high into the night sky, with the fire still raging as dawn broke. The fire service said no casualties had been reported. The cause of the blast is not yet known.

Large industrial blast rocks houses in UK

Positive news came in from off the coast of Sri Lanka as Indian Coast Guard was able to douse fire in the accommodation area of the oil tanker ship that caught fire on Thursday. The tanker MT New Diamond is still on fire but Indian Coast Guard has kept on its efforts to bring the flames under control.

The Panama flagged ship caught fire as it was hauling crude oil from Kuwait to India. The ship was bound for Paradip in Odisha when fire started in its engine room. The ship was in waters off the eastern coast of Sri Lanka.

Indian Coast Guard said that 22 out of 23 crewmen had been rescued and there was no oil spill.

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The ship was carrying 270,000 metric tonnes of crude oil when the fire started

As per the last report, one person from the ship's 23 crew members was missing. Another is injured.

According to the Sri Lankan Navy Spokesperson, at least four ships had been dispatched.

Sri Lankan Navy requested assistance from Indian Navy to bring the flames under control.

The Indian Coast Guard also pressed into action three of its ships and a Dornier aircraft after the Sri Lankan Navy sought assistance to control the fire onboard the oil tanker.

In a swift sea and air coordinated Search and Rescue (SAR) operation, the Coast Guard said it immediately diverted ICG Ships Shaurya, Sarang and Samudra Paheredar, besides a Dornier aircraft for the firefight on the oil tanker.

Two Russian anti-submarine warfare ships which were anchored at Hambantota Port since August 31 were also dispatched to the area to douse the fire, the spokesperson said. 
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Positive news came in from off the coast of Sri Lanka as Indian Coast Guard was able to douse fire in the accommodation area of the oil tanker ship that caught fire on Thursday.

Positive news came in from off the coast of Sri Lanka as Indian Coast Guard was able to douse fire in the accommodation area of the oil tanker ship that caught fire on Thursday. The tanker MT New Diamond is still on fire but Indian Coast Guard has kept on its efforts to bring the flames under control. The Panama flagged ship caught fire as it was hauling crude oil from Kuwait to India. The ship was bound for Paradip in Odisha when fire started in its engine room. The ship was in waters off the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. Indian Coast Guard said that 22 out of 23 crewmen had been rescued and there was no oil spill. Concerted joint #SAR & #FireFighting efforts by ICG Ships, SL Navy & tugs resulted in rescue of 22 out of 23 crew safely. Search for 01 missing crew (Filipino) in progress. No oil spill reported in area. 02 Emergency Towing Vessels being deployed by GoI for #MTNewDiamond. pic.twitter.com/bjqMsQkio9 — Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) September 4, 2020 × The ship was carrying 270,000 metric tonnes of crude oil when the fire started As per the last report, one person from the ship's 23 crew members was missing. Another is injured. According to the Sri Lankan Navy Spokesperson, at least four ships had been dispatched. Sri Lankan Navy requested assistance from Indian Navy to bring the flames under control. The Indian Coast Guard also pressed into action three of its ships and a Dornier aircraft after the Sri Lankan Navy sought assistance to control the fire onboard the oil tanker. In a swift sea and air coordinated Search and Rescue (SAR) operation, the Coast Guard said it immediately diverted ICG Ships Shaurya, Sarang and Samudra Paheredar, besides a Dornier aircraft for the firefight on the oil tanker. Two Russian anti-submarine warfare ships which were anchored at Hambantota Port since August 31 were also dispatched to the area to douse the fire, the spokesperson said.

Sri Lanka Oil Tanker Fire: Indian Coast Guard douses flames in accommodation area, firefighting on

The well number 5 at Baghjan has been spewing gas uncontrollably for the last 95 days since May 27 and it caught fire on June 9, killing two of OIL’s firefighters at the site.

Now the industry minister of Assam Chandra Mohan Patowary has said in the state assembly on Wednesday that It might take another six to eight weeks to douse the fire at a natural gas well in Baghjan.

"The experts are on their way to Assam from Canada with all advanced equipment. They will kill the well through snubbing technology. After carrying out preparatory works, the exercise may take 6-8 weeks to complete," Chandra Patowary said.

"The 12 houses that were completely burnt are being offered ₹ 24 lakh each. In addition to that 1,484 families living nearby the well have been offered one-time relief of ₹ 30,000, while 1,197 families staying little far were given ₹ 25,000 each," he added.

Besides, 57 families affected by the blaze will be provided ₹ 10 lakh each and 561 more families with partial impact will be given ₹ 2.5 lakh each as per the suggestions of the district administration, Chandra Patowary informed the House. He further said that the local people are getting restless due to delay in getting the compensation amount and the company's inability to douse the fire, and they have camped in front of the Tinsukia Deputy Commissioner''s office to protest since August 24.

"Under the aegis of the local group Baghjan Gaon Milanjyoti Yuva Sangha, around 200 villagers are protesting. As they are peaceful, we have allowed them to voice their anger. Taking note of their demands, we raised the concerns in front of the National Green Tribunal through its experts committee," Mr Patowary said. 
 
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The well number 5 at Baghjan has been spewing gas uncontrollably for the last 95 days since May 27 and it caught fire on June 9, killing two of OIL’s firefighters at the site.

The well number 5 at Baghjan has been spewing gas uncontrollably for the last 95 days since May 27 and it caught fire on June 9, killing two of OIL’s firefighters at the site. Now the industry minister of Assam Chandra Mohan Patowary has said in the state assembly on Wednesday that It might take another six to eight weeks to douse the fire at a natural gas well in Baghjan. "The experts are on their way to Assam from Canada with all advanced equipment. They will kill the well through snubbing technology. After carrying out preparatory works, the exercise may take 6-8 weeks to complete," Chandra Patowary said. "The 12 houses that were completely burnt are being offered ₹ 24 lakh each. In addition to that 1,484 families living nearby the well have been offered one-time relief of ₹ 30,000, while 1,197 families staying little far were given ₹ 25,000 each," he added. Besides, 57 families affected by the blaze will be provided ₹ 10 lakh each and 561 more families with partial impact will be given ₹ 2.5 lakh each as per the suggestions of the district administration, Chandra Patowary informed the House. He further said that the local people are getting restless due to delay in getting the compensation amount and the company's inability to douse the fire, and they have camped in front of the Tinsukia Deputy Commissioner''s office to protest since August 24. "Under the aegis of the local group Baghjan Gaon Milanjyoti Yuva Sangha, around 200 villagers are protesting. As they are peaceful, we have allowed them to voice their anger. Taking note of their demands, we raised the concerns in front of the National Green Tribunal through its experts committee," Mr Patowary said. (With inputs from agencies)

Fire at Assam's Baghjan gas well may continue for two more months: Minister 

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A fire broke out at a hotel in&nbsp;Vijayawada on Sunday early morning. Fire tenders were rushed to the hotel minutes after the fire broke out.

The hotel was being used as a COVID-19 facility and had around 22 patients admitted for their treatment.

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Initial reports claim the&nbsp;fire broke out at the fourth floor of the hospital due to a short circuit.&nbsp;“The incident took place around 5am. Around 22 patients are being treated in the hospital. We are evacuating the entire building,” Mohammad Imtiaz, Krishna’s district collector said.

“The reason of fire appears to be a short circuit, as per the preliminary report. But we will have to ascertain,” he added.

Seven people lost their lives to this fire. Other patients are being looked at, at the moment. Thirty people were rescued from the fire till 8am on Sunday.

Amit Shah offered condolences through Twitter, "Deeply anguished by the news of tragic fire accident at a COVID-19 facility in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Centre assures all possible support to the state govt. My condolences are with the affected families in this time of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured."

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A fire broke out at a hotel in Vijayawada on Sunday early morning. Fire tenders were rushed to the hotel minutes after the fire broke out. The hotel was being used as a COVID-19 facility and had around 22 patients admitted for their treatment.

A fire broke out at a hotel in Vijayawada on Sunday early morning. Fire tenders were rushed to the hotel minutes after the fire broke out. The hotel was being used as a COVID-19 facility and had around 22 patients admitted for their treatment. Also read: Survivors of Kozhikode air crash yet to recover from shock Initial reports claim the fire broke out at the fourth floor of the hospital due to a short circuit. “The incident took place around 5am. Around 22 patients are being treated in the hospital. We are evacuating the entire building,” Mohammad Imtiaz, Krishna’s district collector said. “The reason of fire appears to be a short circuit, as per the preliminary report. But we will have to ascertain,” he added. Seven people lost their lives to this fire. Other patients are being looked at, at the moment. Thirty people were rescued from the fire till 8am on Sunday. Amit Shah offered condolences through Twitter, "Deeply anguished by the news of tragic fire accident at a COVID-19 facility in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Centre assures all possible support to the state govt. My condolences are with the affected families in this time of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured." Deeply anguished by the news of tragic fire accident at a COVID-19 facility in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Centre assures all possible support to the state govt. My condolences are with the affected families in this time of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 9, 2020 × Rescue operations are still underway, and more details are awaited.

COVID-19 facility catches fire in Vijayawada; 7 declared dead, 30 rescued

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The&nbsp;The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked&nbsp;the&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and DGP to open an investigation into the candle factory fire incident that took place on Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

The commission has asked the officials to prepare a detailed on the fire within four weeks as the factory was apparently illegal.&nbsp;

"It is necessary for the local administration to fix the responsibility of the concerned officer and start departmental/ criminal proceedings against them, immediately to ensure justice to the victims and their families," NHRC said in its notice.

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Calling it a case of human rights violation, the commission has asked the officials to provide details on the action taken against the owner of the illegal factory, the cause of the fire and the financial aid provided to the victims.

The commission said that as per the news report, once a police team had conducted a raid at the alleged illegal factory but no action was taken by them. The factory had been operating for the past one and a half years.

Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey on Sunday had said a magisterial inquiry has been ordered in candle factory fire incident in Ghaziabad and an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased.

Free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid will be provided to the injured, he had added.

(With inputs from agencies)

The The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and DGP to open an investigation into the candle factory fire incident that took place on Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

The The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and DGP to open an investigation into the candle factory fire incident that took place on Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The commission has asked the officials to prepare a detailed on the fire within four weeks as the factory was apparently illegal. "It is necessary for the local administration to fix the responsibility of the concerned officer and start departmental/ criminal proceedings against them, immediately to ensure justice to the victims and their families," NHRC said in its notice. Also read| Candle factory caught on fire in Ghaziabad; seven dead, four injured Calling it a case of human rights violation, the commission has asked the officials to provide details on the action taken against the owner of the illegal factory, the cause of the fire and the financial aid provided to the victims. The commission said that as per the news report, once a police team had conducted a raid at the alleged illegal factory but no action was taken by them. The factory had been operating for the past one and a half years. Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey on Sunday had said a magisterial inquiry has been ordered in candle factory fire incident in Ghaziabad and an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. Free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid will be provided to the injured, he had added. (With inputs from agencies)

This is human rights violation: NHRC orders investigation in Ghaziabad factory fire

A candle factory caught fire on late Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. which has injured several workers.

The cause of the fire is yet not clear. District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey has now ordered a magisterial investigation for the factory.

He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. The victims will also be given free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid, as per the official orders.

"A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the matter. An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. Free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid will be provided to injured," Ghaziabad District Magistrate said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief and condolences for the people who lost their lives in this fire. He&nbsp;directed District Magistrate (DM) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to reach the spot of the incident and plan aids for the victims.

As of now, seven people have lost their lives and at least four people have been injured in the explosion.

(With inputs from agencies)

A candle factory caught fire on late Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. which has injured several workers. The cause of the fire is yet not clear. District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey has now ordered a magisterial investigation for the factory.

A candle factory caught fire on late Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. which has injured several workers. The cause of the fire is yet not clear. District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey has now ordered a magisterial investigation for the factory. He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. The victims will also be given free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid, as per the official orders. "A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the matter. An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. Free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid will be provided to injured," Ghaziabad District Magistrate said. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief and condolences for the people who lost their lives in this fire. He directed District Magistrate (DM) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to reach the spot of the incident and plan aids for the victims. As of now, seven people have lost their lives and at least four people have been injured in the explosion. (With inputs from agencies)

Candle factory caught on fire in Ghaziabad; seven dead, four injured

The Philippines Navy has sent his "sincerest thanks" to the Indian Navy for its "invaluable assistance" for helping out one of its Navy Ship after a fire broke out in engine room which injured 2 Philippines navy personnel.

The fire broke in Philippines ship BRP Ramon Alcaraz on May 07 which grievously injured two of its navy personnel, on with a second-degree burn. Indian Navy ship not only repaired the ship free of cost at Navy Shipyard in Kochi but took care of the both the personnel in Indian hospitals.

The two Filipino Navy personnel were rushed to INHS Sanjivani Naval Hospital, Kochi for immediate treatment. One of them was later taken to Bangalore hospitals where he is still recuperating.

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The Phillippine Navy chief Rear Admiral Giovanni Carlo J. Bacordo in a letter to Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh said,"your support in this unfortunate accident is way beyond our expectations and it is a testament of your sincerity in deepening our Navy to Navy partnership. Rest assured that the Philippine Navy remains committed to this Partnership"

Adding,"We hope to expand this relationship as we seek better ways to make our seas safer and more secure for everyone...fervent wishes for your continuing success in leading the Indian Navy's sustained resolve to be a global maritime force".

Gen Filemon Santos, Chief of Staff Armed Forces of the Philippines who wrote a letter to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat thanking him for New Delhi's help. Indian Navy's Technical teams from Naval Ship Repair Yard (Kochi) in close coordination with the Philippine crew undertook repairs and rendered the ship seaworthy within 10 days.

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When the fire broke last month, the ship contacted the Philippines Defence Attache Colonel Ronaldo V Juan in Delhi who reached out to Navy headquarters and thereafter the Southern Naval command immediately sprung into action. two Indian Navy ships were dispatched to escort the Philippines ship at the high seas and it was later repaired in Kochi with all locally sourced items.

Philippines envoy to India Ramon S Bagatsing Jr. told WION, "We are extremely grateful for the support by the Indian navy to the Philippines Navy ships and the personnel in terms of providing us approval to dock and to board stranded Philippines &amp; fire incident happened in one of the ships. Indian navy took care of repairs at its expense, but also took care of the physical aspect of taking care of two Philipino navy men and brought them to hospitals.So we are extremely grateful for what they have done for us."

Elaborating, "Moving forward we look for stranger relations between our two countries, more specifically in the field humanitarian services within our armed forces" .

The Philipines Navy ship left after 20 days on 27th of May. The damage happened to its main propulsion, auxiliary systems and Generators which the Indian Navy helped repair.&nbsp;

It is interesting to know, A team of 4 officials from the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi, led by Philippines Defence attache, Philippines Trade attache Eugenio Elevado had travelled all the way to Kochi by road amidst countrywide lockdown to oversee the repair and recuperation of navy personnel.

The Philippines Navy has sent his "sincerest thanks" to the Indian Navy for its "invaluable assistance" for helping out one of its Navy Ship after a fire broke out in engine room which injured 2 Philippines navy personnel.

The Philippines Navy has sent his "sincerest thanks" to the Indian Navy for its "invaluable assistance" for helping out one of its Navy Ship after a fire broke out in engine room which injured 2 Philippines navy personnel. The fire broke in Philippines ship BRP Ramon Alcaraz on May 07 which grievously injured two of its navy personnel, on with a second-degree burn. Indian Navy ship not only repaired the ship free of cost at Navy Shipyard in Kochi but took care of the both the personnel in Indian hospitals. The two Filipino Navy personnel were rushed to INHS Sanjivani Naval Hospital, Kochi for immediate treatment. One of them was later taken to Bangalore hospitals where he is still recuperating. Also watch| 1st 'Cyber-Graduation' in Philippines: Robots collect degrees for class of 2020 The Phillippine Navy chief Rear Admiral Giovanni Carlo J. Bacordo in a letter to Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh said,"your support in this unfortunate accident is way beyond our expectations and it is a testament of your sincerity in deepening our Navy to Navy partnership. Rest assured that the Philippine Navy remains committed to this Partnership" Adding,"We hope to expand this relationship as we seek better ways to make our seas safer and more secure for everyone...fervent wishes for your continuing success in leading the Indian Navy's sustained resolve to be a global maritime force". Gen Filemon Santos, Chief of Staff Armed Forces of the Philippines who wrote a letter to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat thanking him for New Delhi's help. Indian Navy's Technical teams from Naval Ship Repair Yard (Kochi) in close coordination with the Philippine crew undertook repairs and rendered the ship seaworthy within 10 days. Also read| How Philippines President Duterte is playing into the hands of Xi's China When the fire broke last month, the ship contacted the Philippines Defence Attache Colonel Ronaldo V Juan in Delhi who reached out to Navy headquarters and thereafter the Southern Naval command immediately sprung into action. two Indian Navy ships were dispatched to escort the Philippines ship at the high seas and it was later repaired in Kochi with all locally sourced items. Philippines envoy to India Ramon S Bagatsing Jr. told WION, "We are extremely grateful for the support by the Indian navy to the Philippines Navy ships and the personnel in terms of providing us approval to dock and to board stranded Philippines & fire incident happened in one of the ships. Indian navy took care of repairs at its expense, but also took care of the physical aspect of taking care of two Philipino navy men and brought them to hospitals.So we are extremely grateful for what they have done for us." Elaborating, "Moving forward we look for stranger relations between our two countries, more specifically in the field humanitarian services within our armed forces" . The Philipines Navy ship left after 20 days on 27th of May. The damage happened to its main propulsion, auxiliary systems and Generators which the Indian Navy helped repair. It is interesting to know, A team of 4 officials from the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi, led by Philippines Defence attache, Philippines Trade attache Eugenio Elevado had travelled all the way to Kochi by road amidst countrywide lockdown to oversee the repair and recuperation of navy personnel.

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In the early hours of Sunday morning, a fire broke out at an Army Canteen in Delhi's Sadar Bazar area.

The fire department was called on the spot at 9am,&nbsp;Delhi fire service officials said.

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Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Fire department is handling the situation right now, and trying to bring the fire under control.&nbsp;

The incident happened in the&nbsp;Delhi Cantonment area, in the&nbsp;canteen stores department (CSD).

More details are awaited.

In the early hours of Sunday morning, a fire broke out at an Army Canteen in Delhi's Sadar Bazar area. The fire department was called on the spot at 9am, Delhi fire service officials said.

In the early hours of Sunday morning, a fire broke out at an Army Canteen in Delhi's Sadar Bazar area. The fire department was called on the spot at 9am, Delhi fire service officials said. Also read: Palestinian shot dead in Jerusalem by Israeli police Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Fire department is handling the situation right now, and trying to bring the fire under control. The incident happened in the Delhi Cantonment area, in the canteen stores department (CSD). More details are awaited.

Delhi: Fire breaks out at Army Canteen; 8 fire tenders rushed to spot

Fire broke out in the late hours of Wednesday night in Fortune Hotel of Mumbai. The fire was confined to the first three floors of the hotel, officials reported.&nbsp;

The fire started around 11 pm and the fire department was able to bring the fire under control after nearly three hours, around 1:40 am.

Fire was contained in the electric wiring and cables in the electrical duct, false ceiling in the lobby and the common passages on the first three floors. The cooling operation is underway.

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The five-storey hotel was being used as a temporary accommodation for emergency and essential service staffers, including doctors and nurses.

Twenty four doctors and three others were rescued after the fire broke out. NO casualties have been reported yet.&nbsp;

More details are awaited.

Fire broke out in the late hours of Wednesday night in Fortune Hotel of Mumbai. The fire was confined to the first three floors of the hotel, officials reported.

Fire broke out in the late hours of Wednesday night in Fortune Hotel of Mumbai. The fire was confined to the first three floors of the hotel, officials reported. The fire started around 11 pm and the fire department was able to bring the fire under control after nearly three hours, around 1:40 am. Fire was contained in the electric wiring and cables in the electrical duct, false ceiling in the lobby and the common passages on the first three floors. The cooling operation is underway. Also read: 75 Maharashtra Police personnel affected with virus, cases rise to over 1,900 The five-storey hotel was being used as a temporary accommodation for emergency and essential service staffers, including doctors and nurses. Twenty four doctors and three others were rescued after the fire broke out. NO casualties have been reported yet. More details are awaited.

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in a hotel; 24 doctors rescued

Five coronavirus patients died in a hospital fire in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday, a fire service official said.

It was not immediately clear what caused the fire, said Zillur Rahman, a fire service director. Firefighters extinguished the flames in about an hour, Rahman said.

Five bodies were recovered from the makeshift isolation unit of the United Hospital treating COVID-19 patients, Rahman said. The dead included four men and a woman aged between 45 and 75, he said.

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Hospitals are struggling to deal with a spike in coronavirus infections in recent weeks in Bangladesh, which has reported 38,292 cases and 544 deaths.

Some health experts are concerned that the real number of cases could be higher in a country of more than 160 million people where many have only limited access to healthcare.

Lax regulations and poor enforcement have often been blamed for large fires in the South Asian nation that have killed hundreds of people in recent years.

At least 25 people were killed in March last year when a fire broke out in a 22-storey commercial building in Dhaka’s upscale area of Banani.

In February last year, an inferno in a centuries-old neighbourhood of Dhaka killed 71 people and injured dozens.

Five coronavirus patients died in a hospital fire in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday, a fire service official said. It was not immediately clear what caused the fire, said Zillur Rahman, a fire service director.

Five coronavirus patients died in a hospital fire in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday, a fire service official said. It was not immediately clear what caused the fire, said Zillur Rahman, a fire service director. Firefighters extinguished the flames in about an hour, Rahman said. Five bodies were recovered from the makeshift isolation unit of the United Hospital treating COVID-19 patients, Rahman said. The dead included four men and a woman aged between 45 and 75, he said. Also read: Mumbai: Fire breaks out in a hotel; 24 doctors rescued Hospitals are struggling to deal with a spike in coronavirus infections in recent weeks in Bangladesh, which has reported 38,292 cases and 544 deaths. Some health experts are concerned that the real number of cases could be higher in a country of more than 160 million people where many have only limited access to healthcare. Lax regulations and poor enforcement have often been blamed for large fires in the South Asian nation that have killed hundreds of people in recent years. At least 25 people were killed in March last year when a fire broke out in a 22-storey commercial building in Dhaka’s upscale area of Banani. In February last year, an inferno in a centuries-old neighbourhood of Dhaka killed 71 people and injured dozens.

Bangaldesh: Five coronavirus patients die in hospital fire

Australia was praying for rainfall over the weekend's scorching heat sparked massive bushfires, when the rains arrived they poured with such intensity causing floods in most parts of New South Wales including in Sydney.

Australia: After bushfire fury, now rain woes

As part of the rescue efforts in Australia in the aftermath of Australian bushfires, the New South Wales (NWS) government has found a new way to ensure the animals that are seeking shelter remain fed.

CNN reported that the operation, known as "Operation Rock Wallaby'' is part of a post-fire wildlife recovery programme, as iterated by Matt Kean, the Minister of Energy and Environment.

"The provision of supplementary food is one of the key strategies we are deploying to promote the survival and recovery of endangered species like the brush-tailed rock-wallaby," Kean said.&nbsp;

Officials claim that over 1,000 kilograms worth of sweet potatoes and carrots have been dropped in the last week.

"Initial fire assessments indicate the habitat of several important brush-tailed rock-wallaby populations was burnt in the recent bushfires. The wallabies typically survive the fire itself, but are then left stranded with limited natural food as the fire takes out the vegetation around their rocky habitat", Kean added.

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Image:&nbsp;This photo taken on January 9, 2020 shows a rescued kangaroo being cared for by volunteers of wildlife rescue group WIRES, who are working to save and rehabilitate animals from the months-long bushfire disaster, on the outskirts of Sydney | AFP 
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The key target of this drop is the brush-tailed rock wallabies. These are marsupials, like kangaroos that live on ''rocky escarpments, granite outcrops, and cliffs'', as per the Australian Department of Environment and Energy.&nbsp;

Department data added that out of the 15 species in Australia, many can no longer be seen and are now perceived as threatened. They are endangered in New South Wales.

Nearly hundreds of bushfires in Australia have wiped out livelihoods, animals, and infrastructure. The fires were brought under control only very recently. 
 
Kean said, "When we can, we are also setting up cameras to monitor the uptake of the food and the number and variety of animals there."

Over half a billion animals have been affected by the bushfire damage in New South Wales alone.

According to the University of Sydney, millions of animals could be possibly dead. These include birds, reptiles and mammals.

CNN reported that the total number of animals affected by the wildfire damage could be as high as a billion, according to Christopher Dickman, an ecologist at the University of Sydney.&nbsp;

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Image:&nbsp;This photo taken on January 16, 2020 shows an Australian Defence Force helicopter taking off on Kangaroo Island as part of the deployment of 3,000 soldiers to assist in bushfire-affected areas after they ravaged the island off of the south coast of Australia | AFP</h6>

The NWS government is planning to continue dropping food until the natural supply of resources like food and water is restored organically.&nbsp;

In the Australian east coast, thunderstorms are now ravaging the disastrous remains of the bushfires. At one point, there were more than 100 bushfires in the country alone, which were recently brought under control.

International response to the bushfire crisis has contributed to controlling the mega blaze. Recently, specialists from countries like Japan and the United States joined local fire teams to help control the fire.

The Defence Force of New Zealand recently announced the dispatch of more reinforcements from to Australia.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-bushfires-unprecedented-rain-floods-parts-of-australian-east-coast-274966">After bushfires, unprecedented rain floods parts of Australian east coast</a>

(With inputs from agencies)

As part of the rescue efforts in Australia in the aftermath of Australian bushfires, the New South Wales (NWS) government has found a new way to ensure the animals that are seeking shelter remain fed.

As part of the rescue efforts in Australia in the aftermath of Australian bushfires, the New South Wales (NWS) government has found a new way to ensure the animals that are seeking shelter remain fed. CNN reported that the operation, known as "Operation Rock Wallaby'' is part of a post-fire wildlife recovery programme, as iterated by Matt Kean, the Minister of Energy and Environment. "The provision of supplementary food is one of the key strategies we are deploying to promote the survival and recovery of endangered species like the brush-tailed rock-wallaby," Kean said. Officials claim that over 1,000 kilograms worth of sweet potatoes and carrots have been dropped in the last week. "Initial fire assessments indicate the habitat of several important brush-tailed rock-wallaby populations was burnt in the recent bushfires. The wallabies typically survive the fire itself, but are then left stranded with limited natural food as the fire takes out the vegetation around their rocky habitat", Kean added. Image: This photo taken on January 9, 2020 shows a rescued kangaroo being cared for by volunteers of wildlife rescue group WIRES, who are working to save and rehabilitate animals from the months-long bushfire disaster, on the outskirts of Sydney | AFP The key target of this drop is the brush-tailed rock wallabies. These are marsupials, like kangaroos that live on ''rocky escarpments, granite outcrops, and cliffs'', as per the Australian Department of Environment and Energy. Department data added that out of the 15 species in Australia, many can no longer be seen and are now perceived as threatened. They are endangered in New South Wales. Nearly hundreds of bushfires in Australia have wiped out livelihoods, animals, and infrastructure. The fires were brought under control only very recently. Kean said, "When we can, we are also setting up cameras to monitor the uptake of the food and the number and variety of animals there." Over half a billion animals have been affected by the bushfire damage in New South Wales alone. According to the University of Sydney, millions of animals could be possibly dead. These include birds, reptiles and mammals. CNN reported that the total number of animals affected by the wildfire damage could be as high as a billion, according to Christopher Dickman, an ecologist at the University of Sydney. Image: This photo taken on January 16, 2020 shows an Australian Defence Force helicopter taking off on Kangaroo Island as part of the deployment of 3,000 soldiers to assist in bushfire-affected areas after they ravaged the island off of the south coast of Australia | AFP The NWS government is planning to continue dropping food until the natural supply of resources like food and water is restored organically. In the Australian east coast, thunderstorms are now ravaging the disastrous remains of the bushfires. At one point, there were more than 100 bushfires in the country alone, which were recently brought under control. International response to the bushfire crisis has contributed to controlling the mega blaze. Recently, specialists from countries like Japan and the United States joined local fire teams to help control the fire. The Defence Force of New Zealand recently announced the dispatch of more reinforcements from to Australia. Also read: After bushfires, unprecedented rain floods parts of Australian east coast (With inputs from agencies)

Australia: Authorities dropping food from helicopters to feed bushfire-ravaged animals

Residents and tourists along the New South Wales south coast started evacuations on Thursday (January 2) with authorities declaring a "tourist leave zone" for hundred's of kilometres of the coast.

Thousands evacuate New South Wales south coast ahead of bushfire threat

An apartment in Las Vegas caught fire on Saturday, killing six and injuring 13.

Dubbed as the ''worst fire fatality'' in the Fire Department's history, the blaze took place at the three-storey Alpine Motel Apartments, an official said.

The fire, which began on the first floor has sent 13, possibly more to the hospital.

The cause of the fire has not been ascertained yet, however, early signs point to an accidental fire caused by heating.

More details are awaited.

(With inputs from agencies)

An apartment in Las Vegas caught fire on Saturday, killing six and injuring 13. Dubbed as the ''worst fire fatality'' in the Fire Department's history, the blaze took place at the three-storey Alpine Motel Apartments, an official said.

An apartment in Las Vegas caught fire on Saturday, killing six and injuring 13. Dubbed as the ''worst fire fatality'' in the Fire Department's history, the blaze took place at the three-storey Alpine Motel Apartments, an official said. The fire, which began on the first floor has sent 13, possibly more to the hospital. The cause of the fire has not been ascertained yet, however, early signs point to an accidental fire caused by heating. More details are awaited. (With inputs from agencies)

Las Vegas: Apartment fire kills 6, injures 13

Catalonian authorities&nbsp;evacuated an area around a chemical plant <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/many-arrested-worldwide-as-spain-police-smash-global-pedophile-ring-267532">outside of Barcelona</a> today after a fire in the facility.

The local police have warned people not to venture out in the area as they could end up inhaling the fumes from the fire. Additionally, everyone within the 500-metre range of the plant was evacuated.&nbsp;

According to official figures, 28 crews had responded to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-blasts-irresponsible-us-attitude-on-climate-change-265273">the blaze</a>, which set ablaze the industrial recycling plant operated by Grupo Ditecsa in Montornes del Valles.

Furthermore, six emergency medical crews were sent to the site. The Catalan regional government's civil protection agency said that no injuries have been reported so far.

It is still not clear what caused the fire or what is on fire in the plant, but the emergency plan was set in motion.

The plant recycles industrial solvents.

Grupo Ditecsa was not immediately available for comment.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Catalonian authorities evacuated an area around a chemical plant outside of Barcelona today after a fire in the facility. The local police have warned people not to venture out in the area as they could end up inhaling the fumes from the fire.

Catalonian authorities evacuated an area around a chemical plant outside of Barcelona today after a fire in the facility. The local police have warned people not to venture out in the area as they could end up inhaling the fumes from the fire. Additionally, everyone within the 500-metre range of the plant was evacuated. According to official figures, 28 crews had responded to the blaze, which set ablaze the industrial recycling plant operated by Grupo Ditecsa in Montornes del Valles. Furthermore, six emergency medical crews were sent to the site. The Catalan regional government's civil protection agency said that no injuries have been reported so far. It is still not clear what caused the fire or what is on fire in the plant, but the emergency plan was set in motion. The plant recycles industrial solvents. Grupo Ditecsa was not immediately available for comment. (With inputs from Reuters)

Spanish authorities evacuate area after chemical plant catches fire

California's bankrupt power producer PG&amp;E Corp said on Friday (December 6) it had reached a $13.5 billion settlement with victims of some of most devastating wildfires in the state's modern history.

State fire investigators in May determined that PG&amp;E transmission lines caused the deadliest and most destructive wildfire on record in California, the wind-driven Camp Fire that killed 85 people in and around the town of Paradise last year.

They likewise concluded that PG&amp;E power lines had sparked a separate flurry of wildfires that swept California's wine country north of San Francisco Bay in 2017.

The agreement helps smooth the way for the beleaguered company to emerge from bankruptcy. It filed for Chapter 11 protection in January, citing potential liabilities in excess of $30 billion from wildfires in 2017 and 2018 linked to its equipment.

PG&amp;E had previously reached a $1 billion settlement with cities, counties and other public entities and an $11 billion agreement with insurance carriers related to the wildfires.

It has come under renewed criticism this year for precautionary power outages to guard against the risk of wildfires posed by extremely dry and windy weather.

California's bankrupt power producer PG&E Corp said on Friday (December 6) it had reached a $13.5 billion settlement with victims of some of most devastating wildfires in the state's modern history.

California's bankrupt power producer PG&E Corp said on Friday (December 6) it had reached a $13.5 billion settlement with victims of some of most devastating wildfires in the state's modern history. State fire investigators in May determined that PG&E transmission lines caused the deadliest and most destructive wildfire on record in California, the wind-driven Camp Fire that killed 85 people in and around the town of Paradise last year. They likewise concluded that PG&E power lines had sparked a separate flurry of wildfires that swept California's wine country north of San Francisco Bay in 2017. The agreement helps smooth the way for the beleaguered company to emerge from bankruptcy. It filed for Chapter 11 protection in January, citing potential liabilities in excess of $30 billion from wildfires in 2017 and 2018 linked to its equipment. PG&E had previously reached a $1 billion settlement with cities, counties and other public entities and an $11 billion agreement with insurance carriers related to the wildfires. It has come under renewed criticism this year for precautionary power outages to guard against the risk of wildfires posed by extremely dry and windy weather.

Bankrupt PG&E reaches $13.5 bn settlement with California wildfire victims

43 people killed as fire engulfs factory building in Anaj Mandi area in Delhi.

Fire breaks out at a factory in Delhi; 43 people dead

35 people killed as fire engulfs factory building in Anaj Mandi area in Delhi.

Breaking News: Fire breaks out at a factory in Delhi; 35 people dead

State structures including the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-reaches-parliament-day-after-bail-grant-266336">Parliament House Annexe</a>, Vayu Bhawan, Sena Bhawan, and ministry offices in Lutyens' Delhi rank badly in terms of fire safety.

Inspections undertaken by the Delhi Fire Service (DSF) found that these buildings of high importance do not have enough measures in place to avoid loss of life and property in the case of a fire.

According to the DFS list, 100 such buildings in Lutyens' Delhi alone fail to adhere to fire safety parameters. 
 
DFS chief Atul Garg said that these buildings do not require any 'No Objection Certificate' (NoC) as these are quite old. 
 
"As per the inspections, we have found shortcomings and have suggested a few changes, which should be done," Garg said.

According to the former DFS Chief RC Sharma, these buildings are incapable of fulfilling the modern-day requirements.

"These buildings are old and have been built long back. They may not have the required facility, which has been introduced like compartmentation and putting a door on a staircase. It may not be possible to install doors at the staircase. That is why these buildings feature in the list of structures with shortcomings," said Sharma. 
 
According to a letter sent to the Parliament House Annexe after an inspection last year, the DFS noticed multiple shortcomings. 
 
"Hose reel on the ground near BJP room number 5B is not functional. Main pumps and a diesel pump are not on auto mode; branch pipes are missing in hose boxes and in some boxes, only one hose is kept instead of two. The main control room fire alarm and detection panel is not functioning properly and all exit and gates must be kept clear," DFS had said. 
 
The DFS had also directed that all counter fire measures that are installed in the Parliament be kept in working condition during the sessions.

Earlier today, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anaj-mandi-building-had-no-safety-clearance-or-equipment-delhi-fire-services-266950">a fire at a factory in Anaj Mandi</a> in Delhi killed 43 people and injured many more.

(With inputs from ANI)

State structures including the Parliament House Annexe, Vayu Bhawan, Sena Bhawan, and ministry offices in Lutyens' Delhi rank badly in terms of fire safety. Inspections undertaken by the Delhi Fire Service (DSF) found that these buildings of high importance do not have enough measures in place to avoid loss of life and property in the case of a fire.

State structures including the Parliament House Annexe, Vayu Bhawan, Sena Bhawan, and ministry offices in Lutyens' Delhi rank badly in terms of fire safety. Inspections undertaken by the Delhi Fire Service (DSF) found that these buildings of high importance do not have enough measures in place to avoid loss of life and property in the case of a fire. According to the DFS list, 100 such buildings in Lutyens' Delhi alone fail to adhere to fire safety parameters. DFS chief Atul Garg said that these buildings do not require any 'No Objection Certificate' (NoC) as these are quite old. "As per the inspections, we have found shortcomings and have suggested a few changes, which should be done," Garg said. According to the former DFS Chief RC Sharma, these buildings are incapable of fulfilling the modern-day requirements. "These buildings are old and have been built long back. They may not have the required facility, which has been introduced like compartmentation and putting a door on a staircase. It may not be possible to install doors at the staircase. That is why these buildings feature in the list of structures with shortcomings," said Sharma. According to a letter sent to the Parliament House Annexe after an inspection last year, the DFS noticed multiple shortcomings. "Hose reel on the ground near BJP room number 5B is not functional. Main pumps and a diesel pump are not on auto mode; branch pipes are missing in hose boxes and in some boxes, only one hose is kept instead of two. The main control room fire alarm and detection panel is not functioning properly and all exit and gates must be kept clear," DFS had said. The DFS had also directed that all counter fire measures that are installed in the Parliament be kept in working condition during the sessions. Earlier today, a fire at a factory in Anaj Mandi in Delhi killed 43 people and injured many more. (With inputs from ANI)

Parliament House among 100 buildings in Lutyens' Delhi with inadequate fire countermeasures

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