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Arab Times
4 days ago
- General
- Arab Times
Lives Lost In Kuwait Riggae Fire: Six Dead, Nine Injured
KUWAIT CITY, June 1: Riggae woke up at dawn Sunday to a tragic fire that broke out in a building, resulting in the deaths of six people: three at the scene and three in the hospital, while nine others were injured – all of them are Asians and Africans. Firefighting teams worked hard to rescue people trapped in the flames by lowering them from the top of the building through fire ladders and extinguishing the blaze. Emergency medical teams rushed to transport the injured to hospitals, in the presence of Public Security, Rescue, and Traffic personnel. Meanwhile, the Director of Public Relations and Media Department at Kuwait Fire Force (KFF), Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Gharib confirmed that the death toll in the Riggae building fire rose to six, indicating that three died at the scene and three died in the hospital. Al-Gharib told the newspaper that the first firefighting team arrived at the scene within four minutes, affirming that firefighting teams were able to rescue a number of those residing in the building and quickly brought them down through fire ladders. He said the firefighting teams extinguished the flames in record time and launched an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the fire. In the same context, KFF announced that firefighting teams from Shuwaikh Industrial Area and Ardiya fire stations, as well as the search and rescue centers, controlled the fire that broke out in two apartments in a building in Riggae. KFF revealed that some of the injured were treated at the scene, while others were taken to the hospital. It added that 15 ambulances were quickly dispatched to the fire site, along with intensified preparations to receive the injured at Al-Sabah, Farwaniya, Mubarak Al-Kabeer and Jahra hospitals. The injuries included first- and second-degree burns and suffocation. The videos posted on social media clearly showed the tremendous efforts exerted by the firefighters who rushed to the scene to rescue trapped people. Others rescued those trapped and escaping the flames. Dozens of the building's residents were rescued, as firefighters arrived at the scene quickly and professionally dealt with the incident. Furthermore, Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Athbi Nasser Al-Athbi Al- Sabah visited Farwaniya Hospital on Sunday to check on the condition of those injured in the fire. According to a press release issued by Farwaniya Governorate, Sheikh Athbi Al-Nasser was accompanied by Director of Farwaniya Security Command Brigadier General Mohammed Mutlaq Al-Mutairi, Assistant Director of Farwaniya Security Command Brigadier General Nayef Al-Hajraf, and Director of Farwaniya Hospital Dr. Ali Al-Mutairi. During the visit, Sheikh Athbi Al- Nasser received a detailed explanation from medical staff regarding the condition of the injured and the medical care being provided. He directed the concerned authorities to thoroughly investigate the cause of the fire and ensure all necessary support and services are extended to the injured. The governor also offered his condolences to the families of the victims. He praised the efforts of the security forces and firefighters in containing the blaze. He stressed the importance of adhering to safety and security standards in residential buildings to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Hi Dubai
19-05-2025
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Police Honours Global Excellence at 2025 World Police Summit Awards
Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, honoured international policing excellence at the fourth edition of the World Police Summit Awards during a high-profile gala dinner attended by senior law enforcement officials from around the world. Held in Dubai, the ceremony recognised individuals and agencies whose contributions have advanced both local and global security efforts. Al Marri praised the growing scale and impact of the Summit, highlighting the record-breaking 900+ submissions for the 2025 edition. Twelve awards were presented across key categories, including Excellence in Criminal Investigation to SDPO Sargodha City Police Station (Pakistan), and Excellence in Anti-Narcotics to Hyderabad Police (India) for its Narcotics Control Wing Project. The Hong Kong Police Force received Best Innovation in Policing for its 'Rescue' Project, while the Start-Up Innovation Award went to CATT Labs from the United States. Other notable winners included Italy's Postal Police Cybersecurity Unit for Excellence in Customer Service, and Mexico's Secretariat of Public Safety for Best Use of AI in Policing with its Sentinela Security Platform. Ethiopia's Federal Police was recognised for Best Police App, and Switzerland's Global Road Safety Partnership was awarded for its Police Executive Leadership Programme. Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Mariam Darwish Al Hashmi of Fujairah Police was named Most Inspirational Female Officer. The ceremony also celebrated achievements in forensics, community contribution, and services for people of determination. Al Marri was joined by top-ranking officials from Dubai Police, including Dr. Major General Ahmad Zaal bin Kreshan Al Muhairi and Major General Harib Muhammad Al Shamsi. He concluded the evening by honouring Abdulrahman Al Marzouqi, winner of the International AI Challenge, and thanking key partners and sponsors of the 2025 Summit. News Source: Khaleej Times
CBC
12-05-2025
- CBC
After the search winds down
We talk to one of the Ground Search and Rescue volunteers involved in a grueling week of searching for two missing children in Pictou County.
CBC
07-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Again? A fighter jet falls off U.S. aircraft carrier, days after another fell off the same one
An F-18 fighter jet was lost in the Red Sea on Tuesday after tipping off the flight deck of the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier, in the second such incident in about a week, two U.S. officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The officials said the jet failed to come to a proper halt after landing on the carrier. Both members of the crew ejected before the jet plunged into the water and were recovered by a rescue helicopter, one of the officials said. The U.S. navy did not have an immediate response. One of the officials said medical evaluations showed the aviators had minor injuries and that no flight deck personnel were injured. The incident was first reported by CNN. ABC News and NBC News also had their own reports about it. Last week, another fighter jet fell overboard from the same ship, which has been aiding U.S. strikes against Yemen's Houthi fighters.
Deccan Herald
28-04-2025
- Health
- Deccan Herald
ICG evacuates critically injured fisherman off Gujarat coast
In a swift #MedicalEvacuation, @IndiaCoastGuard Maritime Rescue Sub Centre #Pipavav deployed #ICG Ship C-419 to rescue a critically injured fisherman from #IFB Sankruti Sagar approx 100 KM South East of #Pipavav. Patient was stabilised enroute & safely handed over for further…
