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The Herald
an hour ago
- General
- The Herald
Burning candle caused Durban fire
He said officials met the grieving families of Mbango and Zulu. It has been reported the woman was looking after her friend's son, Zulu, but was locked in the shack at the time of the fire. 'At this stage our focus is to ensure extended families in Mount Frere and Umzimkhulu are properly informed about the tragedy. Sadly, Ms Nonhle Mbango buried her father weeks ago.' He said residents at the settlement were always affected by fires and natural disasters such as floods. 'Critically, we remain worried about the fact that residents who originally lived there were relocated to the newly built houses in Waterloo and double-storey homes just across Kennedy Road. 'In our meeting with the minister last week with eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba we agreed on the need to enforce the bylaws. This will help to prevent people from reoccupying or renting shacks. 'Notwithstanding these issues, we understand that people are moving to eThekwini and other secondary cities in search of socioeconomic opportunities,' Duma said. TimesLIVE
South China Morning Post
an hour ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Vessel catches fire as Typhoon Wipha hits Hong Kong
A vessel at Hong Kong's Causeway Bay typhoon shelter caught fire on the morning of July 20, 2025 as Typhoon Wipha hit Hong Kong. Five people were rescued from a nearby vessel and were uninjured. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Typhoon Wipha is Hong Kong's first T10 signal of the year.
Motor 1
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
'HOA President About to Show Up:' Man Says There's a Recall on Kias, Hyundais Over Brakes. Then He Shows What Can Happen
If you polled Kia drivers about what they wouldn't want to happen to their car, seeing it engulfed in flames would be fairly high on the list. Yet someone's Kia appears to have done exactly that, based on a video that recently went viral. Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . TikToker Matt Garcia ( @mattdotgarcia ) posted footage of a roaring fire rippling across the hood of a silver Kia Sportage. The vehicle sits in a driveway that inclines downward, away from a house, meaning the car stares up against a garage when parked. The garage is attached to the front of the house. In the video, you can see that the fire likely jumped from the Kia onto the house. 'PSA: there's a recall on Kia's & Hyundais on the antilock [brake] system,' Garcia writes. 'This is my cousin's house, no one got hurt thank God & the house is actually fine believe it or not!' In a follow-up TikTok, Garcia shows the aftermath of the blaze. Black soot smears the pavement of the driveway. The front of the house looks like it was singed. The hood of the Kia is up and has turned white from heat exposure. He appears to have taken down that post. 'If you own a Kia or Hyundai, check to see if it qualifies for recall,' he writes in the initial TikTok. The Massive Hyundai and Kia Recall Trending Now 'That's Why They're Giving Longer Warranties:' Mechanic Runs Diagnostics on 2023 Hyundai. Then He Gets the 'Death Code' 'You Can't Touch Anything to Turn It Off:' Woman Says Her Kia K5 Randomly Makes a Noise. It Stops if the Car Sits for 40 Minutes Garcia is correct about the recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a warning in late 2023 about Hyundai and Kia vehicles impacted by an 'anti-lock brake system module could leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short.' The warning also specifically noted that drivers should park their cars away from the house—something Garcia's cousin clearly failed to do. 'Until these recalled vehicles have been repaired, the manufacturers say the safest place to park them is outside and away from homes and other structures. Fires can occur whether the vehicle is parked and turned off or while driving,' the government agency stated. Hyundai Motor Group, the company that owns both Hyundai and Kia, recalled 13 different Hyundai and Genesis models in 2023. There were a lot of cars on the road impacted by the recall: 1.6 million to be exact. They also recalled 10 different models of Kia, including the Sorrento. Those Kias total 1.7 million cars on the road. The Sportages impacted by the faulty anti-lock brake system were sold between 2011 and 2014. Kia published a page on their website for drivers to check on vehicles they purchased that might be impacted by recalls, which you can access here. TikTok users had fun with the video, sometimes at Kia's expense. 'Here at Kia our summer sales are heating up!' a user going by @_lithonion_ quipped. Another commenter poked fun at the bizarre sight of a car just randomly burning away in someone's driveway. 'HOA president about to show up 'You cannot have a fire going in your yard!!!!'' @OniRockstar wrote, following up with the laugh-cry emoji. Motor1 has reached out to Garcia via TikTok direct message and email. We will be sure to update this if he responds. More From Motor1 Kia Just Had Its Best Six Months of Sales In History: 'A Milestone' 2025 Kia Models: The EV6, Sorento, and More Kia Recalls 462,869 Tellurides Because the Seats Could Catch Fire Fire Risk For 3.3 Million Hyundai, Kia Models Leads To Massive Recall Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
South China Morning Post
6 hours ago
- Climate
- South China Morning Post
5 rescued after fire breaks out in Hong Kong typhoon shelter
A speedboat in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay typhoon shelter caught fire on Sunday morning, with the blaze spreading to two nearby vessels. Marine police and firefighters rescued three men and two women, aged 25 to 42, from a nearby unaffected vessel as Typhoon Wipha lashed Hong Kong with wind and rain. All five were uninjured and did not require hospital treatment. Police said a call was received from a passer-by who spotted flames at 3.41am, about three hours after the Hong Kong Observatory issued the No 8 typhoon signal at 12.20am. Bright orange flames could be seen in the typhoon shelter as thick plumes of dark smoke floated from the area. A strong burning odour could also be detected in residential buildings on Caroline Hill Road, about 1km away.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Fire service tackling blaze at former Foyle College site
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at the old Foyle College building in Londonderry. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said it received the first reports of a fire at 19:31 BST on Saturday. Five NIFRS appliances were sent to the scene, including one aerial unit. Nearby residents have been advised to keep their windows closed and to bring pets indoors because of the smoke. In a social media post, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said Duncreggan Road has been closed to traffic while the emergency services deal with the fire.
