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A huge fire has broken out in a tower in Kuwait amid reports of missile and drone attacks across the Middle East. Meanwhile, President Trump has intensified a diplomatic row with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, accusing him of failing to get involved in the escalating conflict and stating that the US doesn't need British aircraft carriers. According to the Kuwait army, the flames have spilled into nearby Kooshar […]
A fire service has named a cadet fire engine after one of its first female on-call firefighters. To mark International Women's Day, Northamptonshire Fire Service honoured Cynthia Phillips MBE, known as Cyd, during a ceremony at its headquarters. The engine's name was chosen by the Northamptonshire Emergency Services Cadets, who said they wanted to recognise Phillips' lasting influence on the service and future firefighters. She said: "I'm overwhelmed and absolutely […]
A fire that tore through a five-storey shopping centre in the Iraqi city of Kut has left at least 60 dead, officials said. The blaze at the mall, which opened seven days ago, broke out on Wednesday night and has since been brought under control. Social media videos showed firefighters rescuing people from the mall's roof, but state media reported that many are still missing. "A tragedy and […]
The United Kingdom’s Heathrow airport has closed until midnight on Friday due to a power outage, throwing the plans of tens of thousands of travellers into chaos. London’s main airport, which is Europe’s busiest gateway, said on Friday that it had suffered a “significant” power failure due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the facility. “To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed […]
The Acting Director General of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), Abdulrahman Mohammed, has commiserated with victims and families affected by the tragic fire incident at Karu Bridge, along Nyanya- Keffi Road in the FCT. In a statement, Mohammed says the fire outbreak which started around 7:14 p.m. yesterday, claimed several lives and destroyed many vehicles. According to the statement, preliminary investigations suggest that the incident was caused […]
The FCT Administration has introduced a fire router technology that will detect and alert Fire Services Department in an event of a fire outbreak in Wuse market. The Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, AMMC, Chief Felix Obuah, made this known to journalists during the 2024/2025 Market Sensitization Campaign on fire prevention mechanism. Chief Obuah explained that the Fire Router technology installed at the Wuse Market would be installed across other […]
The death toll in the Kano mosque attack has risen to 18, with seven other victims bedridden. Reacting to the development, the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje has promised to rebuild the mosque. Ganduje made the pledge during a sympathy visit to the victims at Murtala Mohammed Hospital, Kano, on Thursday. Reports say that 18 out of 25 victims of the attack have lost their lives, […]
The FCT Fire Service Management has confirmed that the private residence of the Minister of State for FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, at No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, Asokoro was gutted by fire. The Acting Director of the FCT Fire Service, Abiola Adebayo, who confirmed the incident said that the first floor of the building was completely razed, however said no life was lost. Adebayo explained that the fire started at […]
An oil tanker is on fire in the Gulf of Aden, its operator says, after Houthis said they hit it with a missile. The Yemeni movement said it targeted the Marlin Luanda on Friday evening. Operator Trafigura told the BBC the strike caused a fire in one of the ship's cargo tanks and firefighting equipment was being used to contain it. The US military said the Houthis hit the tanker […]
