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#train-derailment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
Germany news

Passenger train derails in Germany, killing three and injuring dozens

A passenger train derailed in Germany, killing at least three and injuring over 50, prompting investigations into the causes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Germany news

At least three people killed after train derails in southern Germany

A regional passenger train derailed in southwestern Germany, resulting in three fatalities and several injuries.
fromPeople.com
3 days ago

Man, 22, Disappears While Swimming During Intense Thunderstorms at N.Y. Beach - and Remains Missing Days Later

A 22-year-old man disappeared while swimming at Rockaway Beach amidst severe thunderstorms.
#fire
fromsilive
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Fire at Staten Island home prompts FDNY response; ladders stretched to roof of residence

fromsilive
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Fire at Staten Island home prompts FDNY response; ladders stretched to roof of residence

#fire-incident
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

After deadly fire, Healey pledges over $1 million to boost emergency staffing in Fall River

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Early Morning SoMa Apartment Fire Displaces Ten Residents

A two-alarm fire at Eighth and Natoma streets displaced ten residents with no reported injuries.
Boston
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Residents at Massachusetts assisted-living facility say staff fled without helping them during fire that killed 9

Nine people died in a fire at an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, and at least 30 were injured.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

After deadly fire, Healey pledges over $1 million to boost emergency staffing in Fall River

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Boston

Residents at Massachusetts assisted-living facility say staff fled without helping them during fire that killed 9

#greece
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

At least 11 people stabbed at Walmart store in Michigan and man in custody, police say

A stabbing incident at a Traverse City Walmart left 11 injured, with six critically hurt, and appears to be a random act of violence.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

A man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart is in Michigan authorities' custody

Eleven people were stabbed in a Walmart incident in Traverse City, with six in critical condition.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Pakistan issues glacial floods alert for northwest, heavy rain forecast

Pakistan has issued a warning about glacial flooding in the northwest due to above-average rainfall, impacting tourist areas like Fairy Meadows and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

They are still discovering bodies in Altadena 6 months after fire. Are there other victims?

Officials confirmed the presence of human remains in the only uncleared lot on La Venezia Court, where 74-year-old Juan Francisco Espinoza had lived alone with his dogs.
Los Angeles
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Child's death prompts new law mandating NY schools to plan for heart attacks

New York public schools must develop emergency plans for cardiac incidents, ensuring accessibility and training for defibrillators.
#drowning
US news
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Texas sheriff names who's to blame for little girls' deaths in floods

Emergency response was compromised as the coordinator was asleep during deadly flash floods in Central Texas.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'Everyone is in shock' - Clare community devastated as mother and two children killed in suspected Fermanagh triple murder are named

A mother and her two children were killed in a suspected murder-suicide in Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh.
#aviation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Debris of plane with 49 people aboard found in Russia's far east: Interfax

A Russian passenger plane carrying about 50 people has gone missing in the Amur region, bordering China, with debris found in Russia's far east.
Miscellaneous
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Euclid fire moves quickly, shutting down the 71 Freeway in Chino Hills

The Euclid fire in Chino Hills expanded rapidly, reaching 120 acres and nearing the Prado Dam, with an expected potential of growing up to 500 acres.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Wildfire kills at least 10 forest workers and rescuers battling blaze in Turkey

At least 10 forest workers and rescuers died in a wildfire in western Turkey, exacerbated by high temperatures and strong winds.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

First lawsuit filed in deadly Fall River fire

According to Mr. Oldrid, the place was not the Taj Mahal. It was kind of a pretty run-down place. They didn't have enough staff.
Miscellaneous
Mobile UX
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Fire at Santa Cruz County mobile home park is being investigated as attempted murder

A fire in Watsonville is under investigation as attempted murder after three individuals were hospitalized due to burn injuries.
fromEuro Weekly News
1 week ago

Red Alert for torrential rain in Barcelona

Red alert for extreme risk of flash flooding in Cataluña due to torrential rainfall; officials advise residents to stay indoors and follow emergency guidelines.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Greg Stanton Demolishes Trump's FEMA Boss On Texas Response

FEMA Administrator David Richardson faced harsh criticism for his lack of action during the critical response period following the Texas floods.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany updates: Ship collision triggers oil spill at port DW 07/23/2025

Two vessels collided in Cuxhaven port, resulting in a significant oil spill of 6,000 liters.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

Why Junk Pickup Companies Should Be Part of Disaster Recovery Planning - Social Media Explorer

Junk pickup companies are essential for efficient disaster recovery due to their waste-handling expertise and logistical capabilities.
#traffic-collision
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Roof ripped off car in single-vehicle King Township crash, driver hospitalized | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Roof ripped off car in single-vehicle King Township crash, driver hospitalized | CBC News

#staten-island
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

'911 let us down': He says Toronto police took over an hour to respond after he was brutally assaulted | CBC News

Peter Henry states that he was brutally attacked in his building, resulting in multiple severe injuries, and waited over an hour for police and paramedics.
Toronto
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

13 injured after truck slams into Devens building

Thirteen people were injured after a truck crashed into a building at Shriver Job Corps in Devens, Massachusetts.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
1 week ago

Despite Three 911 Calls, Two Homebound Disabled Men Died In Eaton Fire | KQED

Emergency planning fails to adequately protect people with disabilities during crises, as highlighted by the Eaton Fire tragedy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Like something you see in a movie': Trump cuts stir fears of more pipeline ruptures

A carbon dioxide pipeline rupture in Satartia, Mississippi caused widespread panic and evacuation due to a lethal gas leak.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'Lovely, quiet man' killed in Cork house fire named as master brewer Peter Lyall (62)

The Cork Fire Brigade units had managed to bring the blaze under control within minutes of arriving at the scene, although significant smoke and fire damage occurred.
Miscellaneous
#bangladesh
#mri-safety
#flooding
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Video. Severe storms cause widespread flooding across New York, New Jersey

Flash floods in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania caused significant disruption, prompting states of emergency and major transportation challenges.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Interactive map reveals scale of burst water main chaos is your area affected?

A major water pipe burst in south London caused significant flooding and affected 11 postcodes.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Man dies in Cork house fire

Firefighters entered the property using breathing apparatus after being informed by neighbours that an individual was still inside the two storey house.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany: Car crashes into trampoline, lodges in barn roof DW 07/21/2025

The car crashed through a hedge, fell into a garden, landed on a trampoline, injured a child playing there, and then lodged in a barn's roof.
Cars
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Two people seriously injured as car crashes into barn roof in Germany

The car first collided with a parked vehicle in Bohmte, broke through a hedge and drove into a garden where it hit a boy on a trampoline.
Miscellaneous
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Man dead after apartment fire in Toronto's east end: police | CBC News

One person died and another is critically injured after a fire in a Toronto apartment building.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My cultural awakening: Miss Congeniality helped me to save my friend's life

A friend choked on a panini, highlighting the alarming difference between movie portrayals of emergencies and reality.
#firefighting
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Public health

Fire crews scramble to prevent 'disastrous' loss at Grand Canyon National Park

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Public health

Fire crews scramble to prevent 'disastrous' loss at Grand Canyon National Park

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Woman hospitalised for serious injuries after dog attack in Cork

A woman suffered serious injuries from a dog attack in Ballyvolane, with local residents intervening to help her.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Small plane crashes in Lake Scugog, police say | CBC News

A small plane has crashed in Lake Scugog, roughly 93 kilometres northeast of Toronto, police say. Durham Regional Police say the crash happened at around 12:25 p.m. Friday.
Canada news
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

PBS and NPR stations at risk as federal funding is slashed

Congressional Republicans passed a rescissions package eliminating all federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, threatening PBS and NPR's operations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Off-duty firefighter praised for quick thinking that saved children in bus crash

An off-duty firefighter traveling behind a Somerset school coach when it flipped helped to save lives, starting to free trapped children immediately after the crash.
UK news
#heimlich-maneuver
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

'He didn't hesitate at all': Bartender at The Ground Round performs Heimlich on choking customer

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

'He didn't hesitate at all': Bartender at The Ground Round performs Heimlich on choking customer

#naloxone
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Man forced to leap from flat window to escape e-bike fire in west London

A fire caused by a charging e-scooter forced a man to jump from a first-floor window to escape.
#stabbing
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

A tsunami warning is in effect along parts of Alaska's southern coast after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

A tsunami warning was issued for Alaska's southern coast after a strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

7.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Alaskan island, prompting tsunami warning

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Sand Point, Alaska triggered a tsunami warning for South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

'They'll write books about it': Fall River fire chief tearfully describes scene of deadly Gabriel House fire

The five-alarm blaze at Gabriel House resulted in nine fatalities and significant trauma for responders.
from6abc Philadelphia
2 weeks ago

Golfer dies week after being struck by lightning on course in New Jersey

A 28-year-old man died after being struck by lightning while golfing in Hardyston, New Jersey.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Unsung heroes' saved homes from grass fire

Maintenance workers' creation of fire breaks prevented potential loss of homes during a grass fire in Dagenham.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Johnny Healy-Rae says 'he is extremely lucky' after hand crushed in work-related accident

Kilgarvan councillor Johnny Healy-Rae has been working with machinery since he could walk and is more than aware of the safety risks, yet a momentary decision in recent days while working with a tractor resulted in a serious accident.
Agriculture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Antioch: Ten acre fire prompts health advisory for smoke

A 10-acre fire in Antioch prompted a public health advisory for smoke but caused no evacuations or reported injuries.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

San Jose: Firefighters respond to blazes south of Mineta International

Multiple fires occurred south of San Jose Mineta International Airport, with firefighters halting progress before impacting airport operations.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY area hospitals desperately need more type O blood, center says

Urgent need for O-negative and O-positive blood strains resources of the New York Blood Center.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The AMC Lincoln Square Flooded and A-listers Freaked Out

The evening of Monday, July 14, saw historic flash floods, the second-largest recorded amount of hourly rainfall in the city's history.
NYC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Texas death toll reaches 134 as new flash flood watch issued

134 people have died in Texas Hill Country flooding, and 101 are still missing as search efforts continue.
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Trainwreck: Balloon Boy, Streaming Now on Netflix, Covers the 2009 Viral Hoax

Trainwreck: Balloon Boy documents the 2009 balloon boy hoax, where a father's false claim sparked a nationwide rescue effort.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How this Florida county is using new 911 technology to save lives

Collier County has implemented a state-of-the-art NG911 system enhancing emergency response capabilities.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Flash flooding kills 2 in New Jersey city during storm, officials say

Two women died in flash flooding in Plainfield, New Jersey, after their car was swept into Cedar Brook during a powerful storm.
fromThe Mirror US
2 weeks ago

Footage shows water gushing into subway stations as NYC hit by flash floods

More than 50 million Americans were placed under flood watches across parts of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania as torrential downpours moved through the region.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

America faces chronic climate change weather emergencies and still leaves its 911 emergency system up to the states

Collier County uses a high-tech NG911 system allowing text and video from callers to enhance emergency response.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Texas flood: Rescue hindered by heavy rain forecast DW 07/15/2025

Authorities have begun draining nearby reservoirs in a bid to locate submerged vehicles and victims amidst the ongoing search and rescue efforts.
US news
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