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NZ Herald
4 days ago
- General
- NZ Herald
King's Birthday Honours: Taihape's chief fire officer Alan Troon receives King's Service Medal
Taihape Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Alan 'Curly' Troon has been awarded a King's Service Medal in this year's King's Birthday Honours. Troon joined the Fire Brigade in 1991 and became Chief Fire Officer in 2009. 'My wife had a chimney fire, so afterwards I
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Fire rips through Fiorentina's training ground as four people rushed to hospital
Fiorentina's training ground was on fire on Saturday night with firefighters needing hours to control the blaze as four people were taken to hospital following the incident Fiorentina's training ground was engulfed by fire on Saturday night as a terrifying blaze resulted in four people being rushed to hospital as firefighters attempted to contain the situation in Italy. Flames broke out from inside a pavilion that provides accommodation for young Fiorentina players at Viola Park, according to reports. The entire area was evacuated with the fire continuing to burn throughout the night. It is is understood that the flames started at around 2:15am and led the Florence fire command and the Pontassieve detachment to send 20 units to the site, which included ladder trucks, tankers and an air wagon. Extinguishing operations had to continue until 6:15am. Four people - three boys and an adult accompanying them - were taken to hospital for checks due to exposure to the fumes. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. The building has been deemed unusable after the scary incident. Fiorentina put out a statement following the incident which read: "During the night a fire, the causes of which are still unclear, broke out inside a room in the pavilion dedicated to the youth sector of the 'Rocco B. Commisso' Viola Park. "The alarm system, emergency procedures and the preparation of the staff present ensured the rapid evacuation of the structure. Some people were taken to hospital for checks and accompanied by our health workers, and have already been discharged in good condition. The area of the pavilion affected by the fire has, at the moment, been isolated and made safe." The mayor of Bagno a Ripoli, Francesco Pignotti, claimed the fire had caused a "night of fear" but was grateful that no one was hurt as he heaped praise to the response of the Fire Brigade. He said: "The images of the flames at Viola Park are terrible. A night of fear that fortunately did not cause serious damage to people. The three boys and the adult taken to the hospital are under observation but are fine. We are in contact with Fiorentina and our entire community is close to them. Thanks to the firefighters and the staff who intervened promptly, avoiding the worst." This season Fiorentina, where David de Gea now calls home, finished sixth ahead of the likes of Lazio and AC Milan and will play in next year's Europa Conference League. They missed out on a European final when they were beaten by Real Betis in the semi-finals. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
NDTV
20-05-2025
- NDTV
6 Killed As Building Slab Crashes Through Four Floors In Maharashtra's Kalyan
Thane: Six people, including four women and a two-year-old child, were killed and four others were injured after a slab of the top floor of a four-storey building in Kalyan collapsed on the lower floors in a cascading effect on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Kalyan Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Vishwas Gujar said the incident occurred during the flooring work at the fourth floor of the 30-year-old Shri Saptashringi building, which housed 52 families. The building is located in densely populated Mangalaragho Nagar, Kalyan East. "Initially, the slab of the fourth floor collapsed, taking with it slabs of all the subsequent lower floors in a cascading effect, trapping 11 residents in the rubble," the SDO told reporters. Following the collapse, the Fire Brigade, NDRF, and District Disaster Force teams rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations. Mr Gujar confirmed that six people were killed while five others were rescued from the debris; four of them sustained injuries. Those killed were identified as Namaswi Shrikant Shelar (2), Pramila Kalcharan Sahu (56), Sunita Neelanchal Sahu (38), Sushila Narayan Gujar (78), Venkat Bhima Chavan (42) and Sujata Manoj Wadi (38). The SDO said clearance work is currently underway at the site. Maharashtra Chief Minister announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the next of families of each of the victims. "Deeply pained by the news of the building collapse in Kalyan that claimed six lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this difficult time," Mr Fadnavis states on X. He assured that all necessary rescue and relief operations were being carried out on a war footing by the local authorities and disaster management teams. According to officials, the remains of the affected building will soon be demolished as the slab collapse has rendered it unsafe for habitation, and alternative arrangements are being made for the displaced families. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed urgent medical treatment for the injured and swift rescue operations. Mr Shinde said that if needed, families of the victims will get financial assistance from the District Disaster Relief Fund. He also instructed that the remaining residents of the building should be shifted to temporary shelters. KDMC Additional Municipal Commissioner Harshal Gaikwad told PTI that the building was around 30 years old, but it was not in the list of dangerous buildings. "Incidentally, a structural audit notice was issued to the building just a day earlier," he added. KDMC stated that 513 buildings in its limits have been declared as dangerous or the most dangerous. Police have registered a case and are investigating the cause of the collapse.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Operation Abhyaas in Uttara Kannada tomorrow
Operation Abhyaas, an exercise to protect citizens during times of emergencies will be carried at five places in Uttara Kannada on Monday. Deputy Commissioner K. Lakshmipriya has said that as it is a mock drill being conducted at five different places, there is no need for the public to panic. The Deputy Commissioner has appealed to the general public not to panic during the mock drill. Instead, they should cooperate with the district administration by following the orders issued by the officers. Ms. Lakshmipriya has said that as Uttara Kannada has the longest coastline in the country and also several sensitive areas, the mock drill of protecting citizens and evacuating them to safer places during any fire mishap and building collapse will be carried out. There will also be a complete blackout drill, she said. As per the itinerary, the mock drill pertaining to evacuation of people during building collapse will be carried out on May 12 at 4 p.m. at Grasim Industries in Binaga. It will be jointly conducted by teams of NDRF, Fire Brigade, Grasim Industries, revenue and police departments. At the Civil Colony in Amadahalli near the Naval Base, a mock drill for protecting people during a fire mishap will be conducted at 5 p.m. On the same day, a mock drill on taking precautionary measures during any fire mishap inside a nuclear power plant at Kaiga will be conducted at 4 p.m. At 6 p.m., a mock drill on evacuating people to a safer place during damage to reservoir will be conducted at Aratuga village. Residents will be shifted to BCM Hostel at Siddaragrama during the mock drill. A mock drill on air strike at Rabindranath Tagore Beach and evacuation of people will be conducted at 6 p.m. This apart, a complete blackout mock drill will be conducted between 7.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Karwar municipal limits and Kaiga township. During the mock drill, the citizens should voluntarily switch off lights in their houses and stay indoors. Those driving vehicles should immediately park their vehicles and take shelter in the nearest building during the mock drill. The Deputy Commissioner is being assisted by a host of officials, including Superintendent of Police M. Nayaran, Additional Deputy Commissioner Sajid Mullla, Assistant Commissioner Kanishka, officials and personnel from the Naval Base and various departments in conducting the mock drill.
India Today
09-05-2025
- General
- India Today
List of emergency numbers in India everyone should know
Emergencies are unforeseen. It could be a fire, accident, crime, or medical problem; the one thing that everyone requires in these situations is prompt assistance. During these times, having the right number to call can prove to be a has a series of national helpline numbers that address most emergency scenarios. Some of them are 24/7 and can directly connect you with police, ambulance, disaster response, and child or women's protection citizens, old and young, must have these numbers stored on their phone and noted down in a place where they can see them at home. You might not use them frequently, but during a crisis, they can be lifesavers. The following is a compilation of the most helpful emergency numbers in India: 1. Universal Emergency Helpline: 112One number for all emergencies — police, fire, or 112 from any phone for fast help. It connects you to the nearest emergency can also use the 112 India app sends your location to nearby police and emergency responders.2. Police Helpline: 100Call this number to report a crime, theft, or any connects you to the nearest police station for quick it if you feel unsafe or see someone in is one of the oldest and most trusted Ambulance Services: 102 or 108Dial 102 for free ambulance services for medical women and sick children can also use this 108 for general medical help, accidents, or serious connects to hospitals and emergency medical response units.4. Fire Brigade: 101In case of fire, explosion, or gas leak, call your full address clearly, so help can reach you number is active in both cities and rural can also call 112 in case 101 is not working.5. Special Helplines for Women, Children, and DisastersWomen's Helpline: 1091 — For women in danger or facing Helpline: 1098 — For reporting child abuse or helping children in Management: 1078 — For floods, earthquakes, or other natural Helpline: 139 — For help during train Crime: 1930 — To report online fraud, scams, or these emergency numbers memorised is just as crucial as locking your doors or buckling up. Ensure that your family members, particularly children and the elderly, are also aware of how to use them. Be safe, be vigilant and help is only a call Watch
