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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man electrocuted while attempting to steal electrical wiring on highway in the interior of SP

A man died after being electrocuted while attempting to steal electrical wires on a highway in São João da Boa Vista, SP.

Mar 21 • 14:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

When bacteria speak electrically: a new innovation to monitor our food safety

A recent innovation uses live bacteria as biosensors to monitor food safety by generating electrical signals in response to specific materials in food or water.

Mar 20 • 02:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Taking a bath with the washing machine running: why it is not recommended and what can happen

Experts caution against showering while the washing machine is operating due to potential issues with water pressure, temperature fluctuations, and electrical overloads.

Mar 19 • 13:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Fire guts three buildings in Kano community

A fire in the Gaida area of Kano State has destroyed three residential buildings, originating from an electrical transformer site.

Mar 18 • 11:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PAY ATTENTION ⟩ The problem that is becoming more frequent in households can have very serious consequences

Improper DIY maintenance of electrical and heating systems poses serious risks, causing significant property damage and threatening lives.

Mar 18 • 07:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Accident in hot air balloon at Teotihuacán: Two tourists injured

Two British tourists were injured in a hot air balloon accident in Teotihuacán after the balloon struck power lines, resulting in electrical damage to the area.

Mar 16 • 20:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

India: an accidental fire causes the death of 10 patients in a hospital

An accidental fire in a public hospital in Cuttack, India, resulted in the deaths of ten patients due to an electrical short circuit.

Mar 16 • 07:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fire at SCB Hospital in Odisha, 10 patients dead in ICU

A devastating fire at the SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, claimed the lives of 10 patients in the ICU, with early investigations indicating an electrical short circuit as the cause.

Mar 16 • 04:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Total losses due to a fire in a casino in Mendoza: investigating whether it started due to a fault in the electrical system and its connection to solar panels

A significant fire at the Casino Fuente Mayor in Mendoza caused substantial material damage but no casualties, leading to an investigation into its cause amid existing tax debt allegations against the casino's management.

Mar 12 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wire theft leaves 1,200-meter bridge in the dark and affects access to Florianópolis

The Colombo Salles Bridge in Brazil is experiencing power outages due to thefts of electrical wires, impacting access to the city of Florianópolis.

Mar 10 • 12:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Which cable connects first to jumpstart a car battery?

Properly connecting jumper cables is crucial to avoid sparks or electrical damage when jumpstarting a car battery.

Mar 9 • 21:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Microcamera Found Hidden Inside Bathroom Outlet of Company in SC: What Is Still Unknown

A microcamera was discovered concealed within an electrical outlet in the bathroom of a company in Içara, Santa Catarina, raising serious privacy concerns and leading to police investigation.

Mar 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Separation of Tohoku Shinkansen: Control Board with Wrong Output Failed in Half Its Lifespan

A control board responsible for erroneous signals leading to separations in the Tohoku Shinkansen failed in just six years, prompting JR East to implement new safety measures.

Mar 3 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Kite line with cerol caused the break in the electrical network that left 190,000 customers without light, says Light

A kite line with cerol caused a high-voltage power line break in the Jardim Sulacap region, resulting in an electricity outage affecting 190,000 customers in several areas of Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 2 • 16:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A high-voltage cable worth hundreds of millions is being constructed towards downtown Helsinki, alarming Kirkkonummi

A significant investment is being made in constructing a high-capacity electrical cable in Helsinki, which has raised safety concerns.

Mar 2 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus catches fire on a street in Engenheiro Coelho

A bus caught fire in Engenheiro Coelho, Brazil, with no injuries reported, suspected to have been caused by an electrical failure.

Mar 1 • 22:53 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Fire reported in electrical cabinet in Vesturbær

A fire has been reported in an electrical cabinet in the Vesturbær district.

Feb 25 • 19:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Apartments built with 110V always raise fire concerns"... Residents express anxiety over the Eunma Apartment tragedy

Residents near the Eunma Apartment in Gangnam, where a recent fire resulted in four casualties including a 17-year-old, are expressing heightened concerns about the fire risks associated with aging infrastructure.

Feb 25 • 08:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Five appliances you should never plug into extension leads or risk electrical overload

An energy expert warns against plugging certain high-wattage appliances into extension leads due to the risk of electrical fires.

Feb 25 • 04:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The theft of wiring leaves more than 10 neighborhoods in Santarém without water supply

Thieves stole electrical wiring in Santarém, Brazil, causing water supply interruptions in 13 neighborhoods.

Feb 23 • 18:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NERC warns against touching victims of electrical shock

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a warning urging residents to avoid touching anyone in contact with live electrical wires, as it poses significant dangers of electrical shock.

Feb 23 • 09:55 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Man charged with sabotage against the water plant in Västerås

A man has been charged with sabotage after causing a critical failure in the electrical system of a water plant in Västerås, leading to a halt in the production of drinking water.

Feb 18 • 12:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The new electricity pricing model may lead to more house fires

A new electricity pricing model in Sweden allows households to save money by using electrical appliances at night, but it raises safety concerns, particularly regarding the risk of house fires.

Feb 17 • 17:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Cars Burn Very Well". How to Ensure Fire Safety in Your Vehicle and Garage

The article discusses the fire hazards associated with both old and new vehicles, emphasizing the importance of electrical systems and their potential to cause fires if not properly maintained.

Feb 17 • 10:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the Freeze - Deadly Fires: 7 Killed Over the Weekend

Seven people died in several fires in Lithuania over the weekend, mainly due to the misuse of heating appliances and electrical installations.

Feb 17 • 08:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

What are the two holes in electrical sockets for?

The article explains the purpose of the two holes in electrical sockets, emphasizing their historical and functional significance.

Feb 15 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies on top of tree after being electrocuted in Simão Dias

A 62-year-old man tragically died after being electrocuted while handling electrical wires on a tree in Simão Dias, Brazil.

Feb 14 • 20:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Tragedy in Kretinga district: a young electrical network worker died while removing a failure

A young electrical network worker was electrocuted while repairing high-voltage connections in Kretinga district, leading to a police investigation.

Feb 14 • 06:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

15-year-old Chilean tourist who suffered an electric shock in Copacabana is discharged and returns to Chile

A 15-year-old Chilean tourist who suffered an electric shock in Copacabana, Brazil, has been discharged from the hospital and returned to Chile.

Feb 13 • 23:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

“Electric Shock” by ELITHE on electrical supplies in buildings

The Greek Institute of Electric Installations Technology (ELITHE) emphasizes the urgent need for systematic upgrades to electrical systems in buildings due to safety risks.

Feb 11 • 05:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Did you buy this wall lamp from Ikea? Stop using it immediately

Ikea is recalling Nymåne wall lamps due to an electric shock hazard from manufacturing defects in the electrical insulation.

Feb 10 • 06:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Car Burns Again in the City: This Time Near a School

A Nissan Qashqai caught fire near a school in Kaunas, Lithuania, due to electrical malfunction, though firefighters arrived after the flames had been extinguished by witnesses.

Feb 7 • 12:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Iranian army reported a fire at a barracks in Tehran

A fire broke out at a woodworking facility within a military barracks in Tehran, but it was brought under control without any reported injuries, attributed to an electrical failure.

Feb 6 • 21:22 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How to avoid electrical risks and accidents? This is what the CFE asks

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) advises the public to follow recommendations to prevent incidents and accidents with the electrical network, highlighting the dangers of entering restricted areas and the risks associated with vandalism or theft of electrical infrastructure.

Feb 3 • 00:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

The power in the shed was considered a "accident trap"

A significant fire broke out in a shed in Gufunes, raising concerns about its electrical safety, which had previously been termed an "accident trap" by former tenants.

Jan 12 • 22:01 UTC

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