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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Emergency crews respond to wildfire spreading in Woodland
( — The Woodland Fire Department is responding to a wildfire that broke out in a grass field Tuesday afternoon. • Video Above: The most destructive fires in California history Around 3:50 p.m., WFD said the 'dynamic fire' was spreading in the rural area between County Road 102 and Road 18C. Northern California police warn of $1,000 fine per illegal firework amid Fourth of July holiday 'Unfortunately, the fire has jumped the containment line and is moving east toward County Road 10,' WFD said. The fire was caused by a crash that involved a big rig truck, according to fire crews. Subsequently, the roadways were closed. Officials advised the public to avoid the area as fire crews battle the flames. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Who is Wakey Wines owner Mohammad Azar Nazir?
WAKEY Wines owner Mohammad Azar Nazir shot to fame for selling outrageously overpriced energy drinks at 'the UK's most expensive corner shop'. Now he's found another way to make a quick buck — 5 Mohammad Azar Nazir is the owner of Wakey Wines, the viral sensation where Prime energy drinks were sold for hundreds of pounds Credit: Instagram/realwakeywines 5 Wakey Wines is taking on Mo Deen at Misfits boxing 21 Credit: Instagram Who is Mohammad Azir Nazir? He appears in their viral videos, where he describes the store as "the best shop in Wakey". In March 2023, the shop They were not able to find anything, with Nazir posting a video after the incident to show a document confirming the shop was free of anything illegal. READ MORE ON WAKEY WINES Nazir was previously sentenced to In January 2022, he told his followers on TikTok: "In 2015, I was selling drugs, I was doing wrong... I made the biggest mistake of my life." Where is Wakey Wines? Wakefield in West Yorkshire is perhaps best known for being home to the Wakefield Trinity rugby league team. The full name of the store is Wakefield Wines, with the nickname "Wakey" used because it is a popular nickname for the city. Most read in The Sun Although the hype has died down, Wakey Wines still has a social media following of well over a million followers across accounts as of May 16, 2025. What does Mohammad Azar Nazir do on TikTok? Nazir shares videos of himself with customers, many of whom were seen buying Prime energy drink. Prime shopkeeper Wakey Wines reveals he's now selling MrBeast chocolate bar for £10 - everyone's saying the same thing The demand for it has seen supermarkets sell out, leaving many fans disappointed. During the videos, Nazir encourages the customers to introduce themselves to the camera, before asking where they have travelled from and why they have visited the store. His cameraman, Abdul, is a worker at the shop, and Nazir speaks to him during the video, saying "Abdul come closer", before saying "Abdul go back". Nazir was 5 Wakey Wines owner Mohammad Azar Nazir has been training hard Credit: Instagram But the platform acknowledged his removal was a mistake and reinstated his account shortly afterwards. What does Mohammad Azar Nazir sell? Nazir came to prominence through his By asking prices of up to £100 per bottle, he got widespread attention on TikTok — but he sells other products as well. Nazir has his own brand of hard candy, named WFD sweets, which have also appeared in his videos. Boxing record His upcoming opponent Mo Deen has a 0-1 boxing record, having previously been beaten by Vitaly at Misfits 13 in March 2024. 5 It will be his first Misfits influencer boxing match Credit: Instagram After two bouts that were called off, Mo's first fight was stopped by the ref, with the social media star seemingly avoiding facing up to his opponent. Nazir is taking to the ring for the first time at Misfits 21, so he doesn't yet have a boxing record to speak of. Misfits Boxing 21 Wakey Wines v It is part of the rescheduled Misfits Boxing 21 card, which will be headlined by 5 Poster for Misfits Boxing 21 Held at the Vailant Live arena in Derby, the event is set to start at 5pm, however it is not yet known at what time The whole card will be aired by DAZN . Coverage can be found on DAZN TV, which is an additional package available on most TV services. It can also be live streamed on the DAZN website and via the downloadable app. DAZN offers several subscription options. It is available annually for £119.99 or monthly for £14.99. There is also a flexible pass, which can be cancelled at any time, for £24.99 monthly. The platform's coverage starts at 7pm. Alternatively, SunSport will provide a live blog covering the entire card. Speaking ahead of the fight, Mo told Fred Talks Fighting: "I'm going to hurt him, I pray to God, I want to hurt this guy. "I've got beef with this guy for a long time. I'm gonna smoke this guy. He's ruined a lot of people's lives. I'm his karma."
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Woodland Fire quickly contains garage blaze sparked by lithium-ion battery
( — The Woodland Fire Department responded to reports of a garage fire at a residence on Wednesday afternoon. According to WFD, the incident happened at around 2:15 p.m. on West Woodland Avenue. When the first fire engine arrived on the scene and confirmed there was an active garage fire with visible flames, the crews started a fire attack. Amazon Prime Members are getting ready for Prime Day in July WFD stated that crews from Engine Two and Three and Truck Three quickly arrived at the scene and assisted in a coordinated response. 'Thanks to the swift and effective work of all crews, the fire was held to the room of origin and brought under control quickly and safely, preventing further damage to the home,' said WFD. Fire investigators determined that the cause of the fire was a lithium-ion battery, said WFD. WFD has shared some safety tips for the public about lithium-ion batteries. Only use chargers and cords approved by the manufacturer. Do not charge batteries on soft surfaces like beds or couches. Avoid overcharging or charging overnight. Store batteries away from heat and direct sunlight. If a battery is damaged or overheating, stop using it immediately and dispose of it properly. 'Thank you to the Woodland Police Department, PG&E, and our neighboring fire departments for their assistance today,' stated WFD. 'We're grateful for the teamwork and dedication that helped bring this incident to a safe resolution.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man dead, woman injured after house fire in east Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A man is dead and a woman is in critical condition after a house fire in east Wichita. The Wichita Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a house fire just before 10 a.m. in the 600 block of N. Belmont Ave. near Oliver and Central. Crews arrived within two minutes and immediately began to stretch a line. After firefighters entered the house, they located the deceased man and the woman. The woman was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. Fire crews were able to contain and maintain the fire to the living room. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The WFD plans to release more information on Monday. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Three injured in apartment fire near downtown Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Fire crews are on the scene of a fire at an apartment complex near Central and Waco near downtown Wichita. It appears the fire was at Water's Edge Apartments at 400 W. Central. At 5:04 p.m., a call was made about a person possibly trapped in a burning apartment. The Wichita Fire Department responded quickly and posted on social media that the fire was under control, with three patients receiving medical care. Sedgwick County dispatchers say one person has potentially serious injuries, and the other two have minor injuries. WFD Battalion Chief Jose Ocadiz tells KSN that the two who received minor injuries were firefighters. They were evaluated on the scene and released by EMS. The fire department is still on the scene and asks people to avoid the area of Central and Waco. This is a developing story. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
