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The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Kanniyakumari collector holds meeting with Indian maritime experts
Kanniyakumari District Collector R. Alagumeena convened a meeting with Indian maritime experts at the district collectorate on Wednesday, regarding the impacts on the Arabian sea following the sinking of a cargo vessel off the Kochi coast. Speaking at the meeting the collector noted that the district comprises 42 coastal villages spread across a coastline of 71.05 km. Since May 27, debris including the plastic pellets (nurdles) , wooden logs, cashew nuts, iron rods have been washing ashore in the several coastal villages of Kanniyakumari district. Following the guidelines provided by Kerala State Disaster Management Authority, officials from the departments of Pollution Control Board, Revenue, Fisheries, Fire and Rescue service have been actively involved in clearing the debris along the coastline. The collected materials are safely stored at respective block and municipal offices. The collector also mentioned that she had conducted discussions with coastal police officials from Gujarat, as well as the Gujarat based agency engaged in debris clearance operations along the coast. In line with this, a meeting was held with maritime experts and officials of insurance company to assess the impacts in the Arabian sea region. During the meeting the collector also sought information regarding the procedures involved in rescue operations of the sunken cargo vessel MSC ELSA 3.
New Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Inferno in Israel: Wildfires force evacuations, highway shutdown
JERUSALEM: Wildfires due to extreme heat and winds broke out near Jerusalem on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of communities and the closure of a main highway, as the country was observing Memorial Day and many Israelis visited gravesites. The main Route 1 Jerusalem to Tel Aviv highway was closed near the fire site and police said three communities had been evacuated. "Based on assessments of the fire's spread, the district commander has instructed teams to prepare for the potential evacuation of additional communities, including deploying buses in case they are needed," the police said in a statement. TV footage showed fires along the highway and people abandoning cars and running from the fires. Israel's Fire and Rescue service said on Tuesday that due to extreme conditions that were increasing the likelihood of fires spreading and developing, it had prohibited the lighting of bonfires through May 7. Israel's 77th Independence Day begins tonight and there is a widespread custom to build bonfires and have barbecues. The rescue service said barbecues should only be lit in authorised areas. Israeli media reported that 120 fire and rescue services had mobilised dozens of firefighting teams, aircraft and helicopters to try to contain the fires. They noted that 12 people were injured from smoke inhalation while Israel has asked at least five countries for help - Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, Italy and Cyprus. The military's chief of staff said he had ordered Home Front Command, the Air Force and all IDF units to assist as needed to support the Israeli Police and Fire and Rescue Services. Search and Rescue forces from the IDF Search and Rescue Brigade and Air Force fire trucks have been assisting in efforts to extinguish the fires in the Jerusalem Hills area and evacuate residents.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Israeli wildfires force evacuations, road closures on Memorial Day
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Wildfires due to extreme heat and winds broke out near Jerusalem on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of communities and the closure of a main highway, as the country was observing Memorial Day and many Israelis visited gravesites. The main Route 1 Jerusalem to Tel Aviv highway was closed near the fire site and police said three communities had been evacuated. "Based on assessments of the fire's spread, the district commander has instructed teams to prepare for the potential evacuation of additional communities, including deploying buses in case they are needed," the police said in a statement. TV footage showed fires along the highway and people abandoning cars and running from the fires. Israel's Fire and Rescue service said on Tuesday that due to extreme conditions that were increasing the likelihood of fires spreading and developing, it had prohibited the lighting of bonfires through May 7. Israel's 77th Independence Day begins tonight and there is a widespread custom to build bonfires and have barbecues. The rescue service said barbecues should only be lit in authorised areas. Israeli media reported that 120 fire and rescue services had mobilised dozens of firefighting teams, aircraft and helicopters to try to contain the fires. They noted that 12 people were injured from smoke inhalation while Israel has asked at least five countries for help - Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, Italy and Cyprus. The military's chief of staff said he had ordered Home Front Command, the Air Force and all IDF units to assist as needed to support the Israeli Police and Fire and Rescue Services. Search and Rescue forces from the IDF Search and Rescue Brigade and Air Force fire trucks have been assisting in efforts to extinguish the fires in the Jerusalem Hills area and evacuate residents. Sirens sounded at 0800 GMT on Memorial Day to commemorate fallen soldiers in Israel's many wars since becoming a state in 1948.
Glasgow Times
27-04-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow East End residents warned due to building blaze
Eskdale House on Wardie Road - which was formerly a homeless shelter but is now derelict - is currently ablaze. The Glasgow Times previously reported that the following road closure are in place: Wardie Road from Bogbain Road to Baldinnie Road Bogbain Road from Shandwick Street to Westerhouse Road Shandwick Street from Westerhouse Road to Kildermorie Road Westerhouse Road from Shandwick Street to Bogbain Road may also close intermittently to facilitate the emergency services if required. Now, the Scottish Fire and Rescue service have told the public to close all windows and doors and to avoid the area due to levels of smoke at the scene. Taking to X, they said: "We are currently in attendance at a fire affecting a derelict building on Wardie Road in Glasgow. "There are currently no reported casualties. Due to levels of smoke in the area, we ask the public to avoid the area, and close windows and doors as a precaution."
BBC News
02-04-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Cumbria Fire Service warns of wildfire 'stress'
Visitors to the Lake District are being urged to act responsibly to cut the risk of Fire and Rescue service has issued the plea in advance of an expected increase in visitors due to the coming Easter holidays and warmer said tackling such blazes put a "massive amount of stress" on the service, and diverted resources in the event of an incident have been asked to ensure they extinguish any barbecues or campfires and take litter home with them. Andrew Lowes, one of the fire service's station managers for prevention, said: "Wildfires can have a devastating effect on the environment, on wildlife, and on our ability to enjoy the countryside."But it also puts a massive stress on us as a fire service, if we're up on the common or a fell dealing with [one] it does take away a lot of our resources and our ability to deal with life risk." There were a number of ways the public could help, he said."Don't discard rubbish such as plastic or glass that may reflect light and could cause fires," he said."If you use a disposable barbecue - which we fully ask people not to do - have them or campfires in designated areas, never leave them unattended and ensure they are extinguished fully."Last year there was a wildfire we were at for several days which was caused by a disposable barbecue."Just be careful and responsible." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
