Signal Testing Conducted at 'Galerija Centrs' on Friday Morning
A routine test of the fire safety systems at 'Galerija Centrs' shopping center in Latvia caused alarm sirens to sound on Friday morning, but there was no actual threat to visitors or staff.
Will review procedures after false alarm with flight alarms in Eastern Norway
A human error during a routine test of alarm systems caused flight alarms to sound across Eastern Norway, prompting a review of procedures by authorities.
Believes it could have been extinguished in a shorter time with shelters
A helicopter pilot advocates for the purchase of smaller extinguishing systems to enhance the efficiency of fire response efforts in Iceland.
Multicomercio Building Affected by Fire Had Smoke Detection Systems, But No Sprinklers, According to the Fire Department
A large fire at the Multicomercio building in downtown Guayaquil has been under gradual control after more than 24 hours of firefighting efforts, with authorities noting the lack of sprinkler systems despite basic fire detection capabilities.
Investigation points to broken part of helicopter that made emergency landing in the sea in Cabo Frio
An investigation into a helicopter emergency landing in Cabo Frio revealed damage to the main rotor and tail rotor systems, including a broken part identified as a control rod.
Senate demands mandatory antivenom stocking in hospitals after Abuja singer’s death
The Senate has called for mandatory stocking of antivenom in hospitals after a notable death highlighted the dangers of inadequate emergency response systems for medical incidents like snakebites.
At least 13 dead from fires and gas poisoning in the last week
In the past week, at least 13 people have died due to fires and gas poisoning as emergency services respond to numerous incidents involving heating systems and poor ventilation in homes, including an investigation into a father and son who died in a fire in Mugardos.