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<p>A firefighter in Chile was arrested on Friday (May 24) on suspicion of igniting a blaze in February this year that killed 137 people in the coastal city of Vina del Mar, media reports said citing authorities.</p>

<p>Police director Eduardo Cerna during a presser said,&nbsp;"An arrest warrant was issued today against the person who started the fires in February in the Valparaiso region."</p>

<p>It is worth mentioning that the Valparaíso region experienced an intense heat wave this summer, with temperatures soaring to 95-100 degrees Fahrenheit. During the first week of February 2024, deadly fires ravaged the area amid extreme heat and the city of Viña del Mar in the region, which is home to 300,000 people, was hit particularly hard.</p>

<p>As per reports, the accused firefighter who was arrested is a 22-year-old. He reportedly joined the force only 1.5 years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Commander of the 13th Fire Company of Valparaiso Vicente Maggiolo said,&nbsp;“We are completely devastated by what happened, it is a totally isolated incident... we have served Valparaiso for more than 170 years and cannot allow such things."&nbsp;</p>

<p>There were bodies lying around in the streets and many homes were destroyed in the unfortunate February incident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>These wildfires have been recorded as Chile’s deadliest forest fires in history, marking the most devastating disaster since the 2010 earthquake and tsunami, measured 8.8 on the magnitude scale. The disaster of the massive quake resulted in over 500 confirmed deaths, with hundreds&nbsp;injured, many people missing and $30 billion in damages.</p>

<p>Vina del Mar that was gutted in the February fire is a popular tourist destination. In the wake of the horrific incident at the time, the Chilean president had announced two days of national mourning starting February 5.</p>

<h2><strong>Suspicion of arson&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to the Chilean National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED), there were 165 active fires at the peak of the fire outbreak. The ignition of four fires at the same time on February 2 made some officials suspicious of arson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rodrigo Mundaca, the governor of the Valparaiso region also said that some fires might have been deliberately set. Mundaca said, “These fires began in four points that lit up simultaneously." “As authorities we will have to work rigorously to find who is responsible."</p>

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<p>Wildfires are indeed common during the Southern Hemisphere's summer, which spans from December to February. Several factors contribute to the increased incidence and intensity of wildfires during this period.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In central Chile, the cause of fire cited were high temperatures, high winds and low humidity.</p>

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A firefighter in Chile was arrested on Friday (May 24) on suspicion of igniting a blaze in February this year that killed 137 people in the coastal city of Vina del Mar, media reports said citing authorities.

A firefighter in Chile was arrested on Friday (May 24) on suspicion of igniting a blaze in February this year that killed 137 people in the coastal city of Vina del Mar, media reports said citing authorities. Police director Eduardo Cerna during a presser said, "An arrest warrant was issued today against the person who started the fires in February in the Valparaiso region." It is worth mentioning that the Valparaíso region experienced an intense heat wave this summer, with temperatures soaring to 95-100 degrees Fahrenheit. During the first week of February 2024, deadly fires ravaged the area amid extreme heat and the city of Viña del Mar in the region, which is home to 300,000 people, was hit particularly hard. As per reports, the accused firefighter who was arrested is a 22-year-old. He reportedly joined the force only 1.5 years ago. Commander of the 13th Fire Company of Valparaiso Vicente Maggiolo said, “We are completely devastated by what happened, it is a totally isolated incident... we have served Valparaiso for more than 170 years and cannot allow such things." There were bodies lying around in the streets and many homes were destroyed in the unfortunate February incident. Also Read | Canada to reinstate citizenship for foreign-born offspring of Canadians after court ruling These wildfires have been recorded as Chile’s deadliest forest fires in history, marking the most devastating disaster since the 2010 earthquake and tsunami, measured 8.8 on the magnitude scale. The disaster of the massive quake resulted in over 500 confirmed deaths, with hundreds injured, many people missing and $30 billion in damages. Vina del Mar that was gutted in the February fire is a popular tourist destination. In the wake of the horrific incident at the time, the Chilean president had announced two days of national mourning starting February 5. Suspicion of arson According to the Chilean National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED), there were 165 active fires at the peak of the fire outbreak. The ignition of four fires at the same time on February 2 made some officials suspicious of arson. Rodrigo Mundaca, the governor of the Valparaiso region also said that some fires might have been deliberately set. Mundaca said, “These fires began in four points that lit up simultaneously." “As authorities we will have to work rigorously to find who is responsible." Also Read | UK's baby-killer nurse Lucy Letby loses bid to appeal against convictions Wildfires are indeed common during the Southern Hemisphere's summer, which spans from December to February. Several factors contribute to the increased incidence and intensity of wildfires during this period. Watch | Gravitas | Why are monkeys in Mexico dropping dead? × In central Chile, the cause of fire cited were high temperatures, high winds and low humidity. (With inputs from agencies)

Chilean firefighter arrested for allegedly igniting Feb blaze that killed 137 in Vina del Mar

<p>In a devastating incident that unfolded on Sunday (August 6), two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a blaze in Southern California's Riverside County, resulting in three deaths, as reported by the Associated Press.</p>

<p>As flames engulfed the landscape, one of the helicopters managed to execute a safe landing.</p>

<p>However, the second helicopter was not as fortunate, and tragically, all three occupants on board lost their lives.</p>

<p>Among the victims were a distinguished Cal Fire Division chief, a dedicated Cal Fire captain, and a contracted client pilot.</p>

<p>The sombre&nbsp;announcement was made by Chief David Fulcher of Cal Fire Southern Region, who addressed the media in an early Monday press conference.</p>

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<h2><strong>The blaze and the collision</strong></h2>

<p>The unfortunate incident unfolded as Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire Department resources responded to reports of a structure fire at the junction of Broadway Street and South Ronda Avenue in Cabazon.</p>

<p>Swift action was taken, and the first engine company swiftly arrived at the scene. However, the situation escalated rapidly, with the fire spreading into the surrounding vegetation.</p>

<p>This prompted the initiation of a full-scale wildland fire dispatch, involving both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.</p>

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<p>Amidst their valiant efforts, disaster struck. The two helicopters, engaged in a coordinated response to quell the blaze, collided in mid-air. The impact of the collision led to an additional fire breakout, consuming an area of approximately 4 acres, or 1.6 hectares. The secondary fire was brought under control and extinguished.</p>

<p>The pilot of the helicopter that met with the fatal crash was carrying out contractual duties on behalf of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.</p>

<p>In the aftermath of the tragedy, the National Transportation Safety Board has initiated an investigation into the collision.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In a devastating incident that unfolded on Sunday (August 6), two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a blaze in Southern California's Riverside County, resulting in three deaths, as reported by the Associated Press.

In a devastating incident that unfolded on Sunday (August 6), two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a blaze in Southern California's Riverside County, resulting in three deaths, as reported by the Associated Press. As flames engulfed the landscape, one of the helicopters managed to execute a safe landing. However, the second helicopter was not as fortunate, and tragically, all three occupants on board lost their lives. Among the victims were a distinguished Cal Fire Division chief, a dedicated Cal Fire captain, and a contracted client pilot. The sombre announcement was made by Chief David Fulcher of Cal Fire Southern Region, who addressed the media in an early Monday press conference. Also read | Ocean waves are getting bigger as Earth gets warm, study says The blaze and the collision The unfortunate incident unfolded as Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire Department resources responded to reports of a structure fire at the junction of Broadway Street and South Ronda Avenue in Cabazon. Swift action was taken, and the first engine company swiftly arrived at the scene. However, the situation escalated rapidly, with the fire spreading into the surrounding vegetation. This prompted the initiation of a full-scale wildland fire dispatch, involving both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Also watch | Canadian wildfire emissions double previous record Amidst their valiant efforts, disaster struck. The two helicopters, engaged in a coordinated response to quell the blaze, collided in mid-air. The impact of the collision led to an additional fire breakout, consuming an area of approximately 4 acres, or 1.6 hectares. The secondary fire was brought under control and extinguished. The pilot of the helicopter that met with the fatal crash was carrying out contractual duties on behalf of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. In the aftermath of the tragedy, the National Transportation Safety Board has initiated an investigation into the collision. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>At least seven people were killed after a fire broke out at a mall in South Korea’s Daejeon city on Monday.</p>

<p>According to reports, the blaze started around 7.45 am (local time) in the basement and then quickly spread to the whole area.</p>

<p>More than 110 people, including mall employees and customers at a nearby hotel, were quickly evacuated from the area.</p>

<p>Firefighters were continuing to search for survivors after putting out the blaze, said Go Seung-cheol, an official at the Daejeon Fire Headquarters. He said it wasn’t immediately clear if there were people still missing and that smoke remained in some parts of the building.</p>

<p>The officials believe that the fire may have caused more damage had it started during the mall’s business hours.</p>

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<p>It took more than 8 hours and over 500 firefighters to contain the fire, which was extinguished at around 3 pm (local time).</p>

<p>Videos and photos from the scene showed a dark-grey plume of smoke billowing out of the basement of the building while firefighters try to contain the fire.</p>

<p>Photos from the scene showed a cloud of dark-grey smoke emerging from beneath the building as firefighters used water hoses and other equipment to put out the blaze.</p>

<p>At the time of reporting, firefighters were trying to search for more survivors after dousing out the blaze, Go Seung-cheol, an official at the Daejeon Fire Headquarters, told AP news agency.</p>

<p>It is unclear whether there are people still missing inside the mall, the official said.</p>

<p>Though authorities are yet to determine the cause of the fire, local media citing eyewitness reported that the blaze may have been caused by an explosion of an electric vehicle that was being charged in the basement.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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At least seven people were killed after a fire broke out at a mall in South Korea’s Daejeon city on Monday. According to reports, the blaze started around 7.45 am (local time) in the basement and then quickly spread to the whole area.

At least seven people were killed after a fire broke out at a mall in South Korea’s Daejeon city on Monday. According to reports, the blaze started around 7.45 am (local time) in the basement and then quickly spread to the whole area. More than 110 people, including mall employees and customers at a nearby hotel, were quickly evacuated from the area. Firefighters were continuing to search for survivors after putting out the blaze, said Go Seung-cheol, an official at the Daejeon Fire Headquarters. He said it wasn’t immediately clear if there were people still missing and that smoke remained in some parts of the building. The officials believe that the fire may have caused more damage had it started during the mall’s business hours. Dozens of civil defense workers were seen tackling the remains of a fire that broke out at the #HyundaiPremium Outlet in #Daejeon Most of the fire has been under control, with little smoke coming out of the building & background. #SouthKorea pic.twitter.com/ueWGLKd38U — 🌎 Sarwar 🌐 (@ferozwala) September 26, 2022 × It took more than 8 hours and over 500 firefighters to contain the fire, which was extinguished at around 3 pm (local time). Videos and photos from the scene showed a dark-grey plume of smoke billowing out of the basement of the building while firefighters try to contain the fire. Photos from the scene showed a cloud of dark-grey smoke emerging from beneath the building as firefighters used water hoses and other equipment to put out the blaze. At the time of reporting, firefighters were trying to search for more survivors after dousing out the blaze, Go Seung-cheol, an official at the Daejeon Fire Headquarters, told AP news agency. It is unclear whether there are people still missing inside the mall, the official said. Though authorities are yet to determine the cause of the fire, local media citing eyewitness reported that the blaze may have been caused by an explosion of an electric vehicle that was being charged in the basement. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

At least 7 killed in South Korean mall fire

Two wildfires combined in New Mexico and reportedly burned through 145,000 acres on May 4. A firefighter aircraft was used to drop water over an area south of Las Vegas.

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Wildfires have always been a part of life on the West Coast, in particular, where urban areas and forests closely abut each other and the climate inland is arid.

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Firefighter Saul Pena and his colleague Miguel Angel Pisadon have designed a simple and practical disinfection station they provide free of charge to nursing homes around Valladolid, northwestern Spain, as they hope to contain the spread of coronavirus among the most vulnerable and their carers.

Spanish firefighters build disinfection shower to ease decontamination of PPE users

Drastic fire in California consumes almost 4000 acres of land, firefighter struggling to get control. Evacuation has been ordered for almost about 2000 people. Watch this video to know more.

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