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Kolkata Fire: Hotel Violated Every Possible Safety Norm, Say Officials
What started as a minor blaze inside a virtual tinderbox of a hotel - operating without even basic firefighting provisions - quickly escalated into one of the worst fire tragedies in Kolkata in recent memory, claiming the lives of at least 14 people.
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Iran Minister Blames "Negligence" For Port Blast That Killed 70
Iran's interior minister on Monday blamed "negligence" for a massive explosion that killed 70 people at the country's largest commercial port, with firefighters still battling a blaze at the facility two days later.
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Congress's Firefight Amid Row Over Party Leaders' Pahalgam Attack Remarks
Determined to put an end to controversies arising from its leaders' off-the-cuff remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack, the Congress leadership has asked party members to avoid making unnecessary remarks
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65 Dead, Over 1,000 Injured In Iran Port Fire, Blast Heard 50 Km Away: 10 Points
Smoke shrouded Iran's largest commercial port and surrounding areas as a fire following a major blast killed 40 people and injured more than 1,000 so far. Strong winds posed hindrances to firefighting operations.
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Italy Cable Car Crash Leaves Four Dead
Four people died and another was injured, when a cable car fell near the southern Italian coastal city of Naples, firefighters said.
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Video: Fire Breaks Out In Delhi Shopping Complex, 'Everything Destroyed'
A massive fire broke out in a shopping complex in Delhi's Jhandewalan, and the police and firefighters are at the spot to extinguish the blaze.
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Firefighters Remove Iron Washer Stuck In Man's Private Part In Kerala
If anyone thinks that Fire and Rescue personnel are only responsible for saving human lives through adventurous operations, they are mistaken.
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Pilot Killed As South Korea Firefighting Helicopter Crashes In Mountain
At least 19 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple raging blazes causing "unprecedented damage", the acting president said Wednesday.
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'Never Said No Cash Found': Delhi Fire Chief's Clarification Amid Judge Row
Chief of Delhi Fire Services Atul Garg denied reports attributing to him a statement claiming that no cash was found during firefighting operations at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma.
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No Cash Found At High Court Judge's Home During Fire-Fighting Op: Delhi Fire Chief
Firefighters found no cash during their operation to douse flames at the residence of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, Delhi Fire Services Chief Atul Garg said on Friday.
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Over 400 Guests Evacuated As Fire Erupts At Australia's Hilton Hotel
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a blaze on the roof, with burning debris falling and igniting a second fire on the hotel's lower level.
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NASA Tests Advanced Infrared Technology to Improve Wildfire Monitoring
NASA tested its Compact Fire Infrared Radiance Spectral Tracker (c-FIRST) over California wildfires to improve real-time fire tracking. Managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the instrument captures high-resolution thermal infrared data, identifying temperature variations across wildfire-affected areas. Experts believe this could help firef...
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Video: US Firefighters Tackle Devastating Wildfires In Carolinas Amid Dry Air, Gusty Winds
Firefighters in the United States' North and South Carolina have been battling dozens of wildfires over the weekend, prompting authorities to order some residents to evacuate.
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Massive Fire Erupts In Chemical Factory In Madhya Pradesh Capital
A massive fire broke out in a paint-making chemical factory in Madhya Pradesh's Govindpura on Saturday. The blaze erupted behind the Tata Mahindra showroom on JK Road, with firefighters engaged in rescue operations.
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Kerala Firefighters Dance After Duty, Internet Cheers Their Moves
Firefighters are often seen as tough, disciplined and always prepared to jump into action. Their job is full of challenges, requiring them to be on alert, tackling emergencies and saving lives.
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Kolkata Fire: Hotel Violated Every Possible Safety Norm, Say Officials
What started as a minor blaze inside a virtual tinderbox of a hotel - operating without even basic firefighting provisions - quickly escalated into one of the worst fire tragedies in Kolkata in recent memory, claiming the lives of at least 14 people.
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Iran Minister Blames "Negligence" For Port Blast That Killed 70
Iran's interior minister on Monday blamed "negligence" for a massive explosion that killed 70 people at the country's largest commercial port, with firefighters still battling a blaze at the facility two days later.
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Congress's Firefight Amid Row Over Party Leaders' Pahalgam Attack Remarks
Determined to put an end to controversies arising from its leaders' off-the-cuff remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack, the Congress leadership has asked party members to avoid making unnecessary remarks
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65 Dead, Over 1,000 Injured In Iran Port Fire, Blast Heard 50 Km Away: 10 Points
Smoke shrouded Iran's largest commercial port and surrounding areas as a fire following a major blast killed 40 people and injured more than 1,000 so far. Strong winds posed hindrances to firefighting operations.
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Italy Cable Car Crash Leaves Four Dead
Four people died and another was injured, when a cable car fell near the southern Italian coastal city of Naples, firefighters said.
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Video: Fire Breaks Out In Delhi Shopping Complex, 'Everything Destroyed'
A massive fire broke out in a shopping complex in Delhi's Jhandewalan, and the police and firefighters are at the spot to extinguish the blaze.
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Firefighters Remove Iron Washer Stuck In Man's Private Part In Kerala
If anyone thinks that Fire and Rescue personnel are only responsible for saving human lives through adventurous operations, they are mistaken.
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Pilot Killed As South Korea Firefighting Helicopter Crashes In Mountain
At least 19 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple raging blazes causing "unprecedented damage", the acting president said Wednesday.
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'Never Said No Cash Found': Delhi Fire Chief's Clarification Amid Judge Row
Chief of Delhi Fire Services Atul Garg denied reports attributing to him a statement claiming that no cash was found during firefighting operations at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma.
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No Cash Found At High Court Judge's Home During Fire-Fighting Op: Delhi Fire Chief
Firefighters found no cash during their operation to douse flames at the residence of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, Delhi Fire Services Chief Atul Garg said on Friday.
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Over 400 Guests Evacuated As Fire Erupts At Australia's Hilton Hotel
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a blaze on the roof, with burning debris falling and igniting a second fire on the hotel's lower level.
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NASA Tests Advanced Infrared Technology to Improve Wildfire Monitoring
NASA tested its Compact Fire Infrared Radiance Spectral Tracker (c-FIRST) over California wildfires to improve real-time fire tracking. Managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the instrument captures high-resolution thermal infrared data, identifying temperature variations across wildfire-affected areas. Experts believe this could help firef...
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Video: US Firefighters Tackle Devastating Wildfires In Carolinas Amid Dry Air, Gusty Winds
Firefighters in the United States' North and South Carolina have been battling dozens of wildfires over the weekend, prompting authorities to order some residents to evacuate.
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Massive Fire Erupts In Chemical Factory In Madhya Pradesh Capital
A massive fire broke out in a paint-making chemical factory in Madhya Pradesh's Govindpura on Saturday. The blaze erupted behind the Tata Mahindra showroom on JK Road, with firefighters engaged in rescue operations.
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Kerala Firefighters Dance After Duty, Internet Cheers Their Moves
Firefighters are often seen as tough, disciplined and always prepared to jump into action. Their job is full of challenges, requiring them to be on alert, tackling emergencies and saving lives.
