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Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze
1 week, 4 days ago

Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The weather improved so much Wednesday that meteorologists …

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Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze
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1 week, 4 days ago

Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze

Associated Press  

MALIBU, Calif. — Cooler temperatures, calmer winds and a chance of rainfall in Southern California this week are forecast to help firefighters as they battle a wind-driven blaze in steep, rugged terrain that’s driven thousands, including celebrities, from their homes in Malibu. The weather improved so much Wednesday that meteorologists said all red flag warnings, which indicate conditions for high …

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Gas blast debris narrowly missed five-year-old girl as daylight shows extent of destruction after terraced house inferno
1 week, 5 days ago

Gas blast debris narrowly missed five-year-old girl as daylight shows extent of destruction after terraced house inferno

Daily Mail  

Pictures today made clear the extent of the damage after a gas explosion destroyed a terraced house in Ilford, narrowly missing a five-year-old girl. A huge fire then engulfed the home, at the height of the incident the first floor and loft conversion were fully alight with eight fire engines and 60 firefighters tackling the blaze, London Fire Brigade said. …

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Malibu fire map: 3,000 acres of California scorched by wildfires as 20,000 evacuate
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1 week, 5 days ago

Malibu fire map: 3,000 acres of California scorched by wildfires as 20,000 evacuate

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Franklin Fire continues …

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Fire rages out of control in Malibu, thousands under compulsory evacuation order
1 week, 5 days ago

Fire rages out of control in Malibu, thousands under compulsory evacuation order

Firstpost  

Firefighters were struggling to get a foothold in the steep canyons that surround the tony enclave just outside Los Angeles, where towering flames were devouring hillsides, blanketing the air in choking smoke Firefighters look as flames and smoke billow as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, U.S. Reuters A ferocious fire tore through Malibu, California, on Tuesday, destroying homes …

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House explodes in east London as 60 firefighters tackle blaze
1 week, 5 days ago

House explodes in east London as 60 firefighters tackle blaze

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A terraced house in east London dramatically exploded and sparked …

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Fire crews brace for wind shift as they try to halt Franklin fire in Malibu’s tough terrain
1 week, 5 days ago

Fire crews brace for wind shift as they try to halt Franklin fire in Malibu’s tough terrain

LA Times  

A fire that has burned homes in Malibu and forced thousands to evacuate continued to menace the city Wednesday as firefighters battled windy conditions to gain control over the inferno. “It’s a lot of geographical features, like huge drainages that go all the way up,” said Pono Barnes, public information officer for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. all of …

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California wildfire: The Franklin fire's impact in photos
1 week, 5 days ago

California wildfire: The Franklin fire's impact in photos

India Today  

Firefighters stand vigilant as the flames creep closer to Pepperdine University, their eyes scanning for signs of escalation. Firefighters monitor the Franklin Fire approaching Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. A car drives past flames from the Franklin Fire at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Students evacuate from Pepperdine University as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu. Firefighters work as the …

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Franklin Fire: Homes burn in Malibu wildfire; firefighters battle wind-driven blaze, mass evacuations ordered
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1 week, 6 days ago

Franklin Fire: Homes burn in Malibu wildfire; firefighters battle wind-driven blaze, mass evacuations ordered

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders and warnings Tuesday as firefighters battled a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu that burned near seaside mansions and Pepperdine University, where students sheltering at the school's library watched as the blaze intensified and the sky turned deep red. A “minimal number” of homes burned, but the exact amount wasn't immediately known, Los …

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Firefighters battling Franklin wildfire in Malibu, California
1 week, 6 days ago

Firefighters battling Franklin wildfire in Malibu, California

Al Jazeera  

Firefighters in the United States are battling a wildfire in Malibu, California that is near Pepperdine University and prompting evacuations of about 6,000 people and more than 2,000 structures, according to local media. “Just seeing the flames grow and seeing that bright red colour of fire just get brighter and brighter and brighter — it was so scary,” student Gabrielle …

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‘Agni’ review: Rahul Dholakia’s film struggles to catch fire
2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Agni’ review: Rahul Dholakia’s film struggles to catch fire

Live Mint  

We have seen Indian films and shows that focus on the perilous lives of first responders such as law enforcement and medical personnel and hospital staff, but rarely have firefighters taken the spotlight. He may be respected at work, but at home Vitthal’s young son is more in awe of his haughty and much decorated super-cop uncle Samit. Vitthal’s wife …

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Firefighters finally contain massive Baltimore brush fire that closed roads and rails with thick smoke
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Firefighters finally contain massive Baltimore brush fire that closed roads and rails with thick smoke

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A massive brush fire near Baltimore that caused road closures with thick smoke has been …

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Wind-driven brushfire at Baltimore wood recycling yard closes expressway, light rail, schools
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Wind-driven brushfire at Baltimore wood recycling yard closes expressway, light rail, schools

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Firefighters were battling a massive, wind-driven brushfire at a Baltimore wood recycling yard that closed a section of the expressway into the city’s downtown, the neighboring light rail line and nearby roads and schools on Friday morning. Crews were called to the Camp Small yard, where large trees and logs are stacked about 30 feet high, after 5 …

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‘Agni’ movie review: Pratik Gandhi blazes a trail in this tale of courage under fire
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Agni’ movie review: Pratik Gandhi blazes a trail in this tale of courage under fire

The Hindu  

In Indian tradition, fire alludes to love and conflict, devotion and anger, eternality and death. The ever-youthful element that demands sacrifice plays the central character in director Rahul Dholakia’s ode to the unstinting spirit of the firefighters. Agni Director: Rahul Dholakia Cast: Pratik Gandhi, Divyendu, Sai Tamhankar, Jitendra Joshi, Sayemi Kher Run-time: 124 minutes Storyline: When there is a surge …

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Agni review: Pratik Gandhi excels in this sincere tribute to unsung heroes
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Agni review: Pratik Gandhi excels in this sincere tribute to unsung heroes

India Today  

Jwala mein jo jeete hai, wo amar ho jaate hai -- this line forms the crux of Agni and encapsulates the bravery and resilience of firefighters, the true heroes of the film. Starring Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, Saiyami Kher, and Sai Tamhankar, the film unfolds in a city beset by an unexplained rise in fires. Pratik Gandhi excels as Vithal, a …

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Agni Movie Review: Pratik Gandhi, Saiyami Kher Starrer Is A Stellar Tribute To Firefighters
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Agni Movie Review: Pratik Gandhi, Saiyami Kher Starrer Is A Stellar Tribute To Firefighters

ABP News  

Agni movie review: 'Agni', now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, sheds light on a profession often overlooked – the lives of firefighters. Agni storyline The narrative revolves around Vitthal Rao, the head of a fire station, and his team who risk their lives daily to save others. Performance Pratik Gandhi delivers an exceptional performance as a dedicated firefighter, a father, …

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Turkey frying mishap on Thanksgiving Day led to massive mansion fire in Connecticut
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Turkey frying mishap on Thanksgiving Day led to massive mansion fire in Connecticut

Live Mint  

A fire broke out at a mansion on Weston Road, Connecticut, on Thanksgiving Day, following a turkey frying incident in the garage. The Weston Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the residence at 3:42 p.m. after an automatic fire alarm was triggered, but as firefighters en route, 911 calls reported a garage fire. Mutual aid was provided by several nearby …

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Four trucks destroyed in suspicious blaze at transport company in Oss
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Four trucks destroyed in suspicious blaze at transport company in Oss

NL Times  

A fire early Sunday morning destroyed four trucks and a trailer at a transport company in Oss, with authorities suspecting arson. Despite efforts to control the blaze, the four trucks and trailer were completely destroyed, while two other trucks were saved after being moved in time. Firefighters worked tirelessly, gaining control of the fire by 3 a.m., though they spent …

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Major fire in Wolvega destroys 30 garage units, forces evacuations
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Major fire in Wolvega destroys 30 garage units, forces evacuations

NL Times  

A massive fire in Wolvega on Saturday destroyed 30 garage units on Chopinstraat, triggering evacuations and leaving some residents unable to return to their homes due to lingering carbon monoxide. Authorities evacuated 42 nearby homes due to heavy smoke, with approximately 50 residents provided temporary shelter at a care center on Steenwijkerweg, according to Veiligheidsregio Fryslân. While most were able …

One of Australia's oldest firefighters still lending a hand to local WA brigade
3 weeks, 2 days ago

One of Australia's oldest firefighters still lending a hand to local WA brigade

ABC  

A former farmer living in Western Australia's remote Wheatbelt could be the country's oldest emergency service volunteer. Decades of service Mr Proud has served and led the Kulin North Volunteer Fire Brigade since 1947. It's an approach others like his son-in-law and current Kulin North fire control officer Donald Bradford think could be the secret to his longevity. "I heard …

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Longreach Fire Trials celebrates 100 year anniversary
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Longreach Fire Trials celebrates 100 year anniversary

ABC  

Sirens fill the air as a vintage 1935 fire truck screeches to a halt and two firefighters jump out, before grabbing the hose and racing down the street. For a century, firefighters in the outback town of Longreach have put their strength and agility to the test in a series of physical challenges, dubbed "the fire trials". Longreach Fire Brigade …

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Evacuation warnings lifted in Riverside County, as wildfire is partially contained
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Evacuation warnings lifted in Riverside County, as wildfire is partially contained

LA Times  

A firefighting helicopter prepares to drop water on the Jurupa Valley Fire in 2021. Officials lifted evacuation warnings as firefighters made some progress containing a wildfire near the Jurupa Valley that ignited Thanksgiving Day. By Saturday, the Canyon Crest fire had spread to about 284 acres since it was first reported south of the Riverside and San Bernardino county line, …

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Delhi Blast: Explosion heard in Prashant Vihar area; firefighters and CRPF present at site. Details here
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi Blast: Explosion heard in Prashant Vihar area; firefighters and CRPF present at site. Details here

Live Mint  

Delhi Blast: An explosion was heard near PVR multiplex in Delhi's Prashant Vihar on November 28. In a statement, the police reported that the PCR unit was alerted about a bomb-like explosion in the Prashant Vihar area. Citing the police sources, PTI also reported that the explosion looked similar to the blast that occurred outside of a CRPF school's boundary …

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Man charged with bomb hoax over incident at US Embassy in London
4 weeks ago

Man charged with bomb hoax over incident at US Embassy in London

The Independent  

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