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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Doorman saves wife and four daughters after gas cylinder explosion set fire to house in Vitória

A gas cylinder explosion led to a house fire in Vitória, Brazil, where a doorman heroically saved his family from the flames.

Mar 15 • 17:29 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A person injured in a sauna fire in Ogre

A fire at a sauna in Ogre resulted in one person being injured, according to the State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia.

Mar 15 • 08:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He saw a fire, saved a woman from the flames, and his dog alerted him about someone else trapped:

A man saved a woman from a fire, with the assistance of his dog, who alerted firefighters to another person in need of help.

Mar 15 • 03:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Fishing Vessel Sinks Due to Fire in Jeju Seas... Search for 2 Missing Persons Continues Overnight

Search efforts are ongoing for two missing crew members after a fishing vessel sank during a fire off the coast of Jeju.

Mar 15 • 01:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man saved from burning boat pushes rescuer overboard and flees in stolen vessel

Ryan Dieter, a man rescued from a burning boat, allegedly pushed his rescuer overboard to steal his vessel and later fled the scene.

Mar 14 • 14:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is the extreme work 20 meters high to free and rescue cars in the Multicomercio building: a worker talks about his job

A worker named Cristian shares his experience of working at heights to remove metal structures blocking rescue cranes at the damaged Multicomercio building in Ecuador.

Mar 13 • 21:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog rescued after jumping over wall and getting a branch stuck in its belly

A dog was rescued by the Barbacena Fire Department after injuring itself on a branch while attempting to jump over a wall.

Mar 13 • 17:55 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Warehouse in Flames – Major Fire in Ödeshög

A significant fire has broken out in Ödeshög, prompting police to advise local residents to stay indoors and avoid inhaling smoke.

Mar 13 • 14:49 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

A US tanker plane crashed in Iraq

A US KC-135 tanker aircraft crashed in western Iraq, with no enemy fire reported, and rescue operations are underway.

Mar 13 • 11:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

One deceased in the fire in Jūrmala

A person has died in a fire in Jūrmala, Latvia, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service.

Mar 13 • 08:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

US tanker plane crashes in western Iraq during military operations against Iran

A US KC-135 tanker plane crashed in western Iraq while supporting military operations against Iran, with rescue efforts ongoing and no indication of hostile fire.

Mar 12 • 23:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Victim died in flames after robbery in Lahti – court releases two men from murder convictions

A Finnish court has overturned murder convictions for two men involved in a robbery that led to a victim's death by fire, although they received sentences for serious robbery and neglect of rescue operations.

Mar 12 • 14:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Kaunas Residents Worried About Wailing Alarm Sirens

Residents of Kaunas expressed concern after hearing alarming sirens without any prior notification or explanation.

Mar 12 • 13:13 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Remains of a human being have been recovered from a pond in Aizkraukle Municipality

The remains of a deceased person were recovered from a pond in Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service.

Mar 12 • 08:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: An Iraqi port official to Reuters: Two foreign fuel tankers were attacked in territorial waters and caught fire

Two foreign fuel tankers were attacked in Iraqi territorial waters, causing a fire and necessitating the rescue of 25 foreign sailors.

Mar 11 • 19:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Attack on Thai Cargo Ship Coming to Gujarat in Hormuz Strait; 20 Crew Members Rescued After Fire Breaks Out

A Thai cargo ship heading to Gujarat was attacked by an unidentified projectile in the Hormuz Strait, resulting in a fire and the successful rescue of 20 crew members.

Mar 11 • 12:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain and high surf hinder rescue of vessel at Macumba Beach; Navy and Fire Department isolate sand strip

The Navy, supported by the Fire Department, is attempting to rescue the patrol ship 'Marlim' stranded at Macumba Beach in Rio de Janeiro due to adverse weather conditions.

Mar 11 • 11:40 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Several dead and injured in bus fire in Switzerland

A bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, with rescue operations currently ongoing.

Mar 10 • 20:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Glasgow hit by second fire hours after horror blaze destroyed historic building

A second fire broke out in Glasgow, just days after a previous fire devastated a historic building in the city center.

Mar 10 • 20:42 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Several fatalities after bus fire in Switzerland

A bus fire in Switzerland has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, according to local police.

Mar 10 • 20:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Fire on a boat in Kvinnherad – being towed to shore

A fire in the engine room of a fish-farming boat in Kvinnherad, Norway, was swiftly extinguished, and the vessel is now being towed to safety with no reported injuries.

Mar 10 • 16:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Bystander Noticed the Boys' Dangerous Game – A Strong Message from the Rescue Service

A passerby reported two boys playing on thin ice on the Lapuanjoki River in Lapualla, prompting a warning from the South Ostrobothnia Fire and Rescue Service.

Mar 9 • 16:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VUGD Chief Reminds of Ice Danger, Has Even Had to Rescue a Three-Year-Old Child

The chief of the State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia warns of the dangers of being on ice, emphasizing recent rescues of multiple individuals, including young children.

Mar 9 • 04:42 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Latvia, 7 municipalities ignored the opportunity to obtain free items for crisis situations

Seven municipalities in Latvia failed to apply for free crisis-related items offered by the State Fire and Rescue Service, attributing their inaction to the inefficiency of the Civil Protection Commission and previous political leadership.

Mar 8 • 10:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters rescue 19 people in flooding caused by heavy rain in Greater BH

Nineteen people were rescued by the Fire Department due to flooding and an additional 15 were saved from being stranded during heavy rains in Belo Horizonte and its metropolitan area.

Mar 7 • 12:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Father publishes video of children having fun on ice. What does VUGD say about it?

A father posted a video on Facebook showing children playing on ice, prompting discussions on safety, which led to comments from the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD).

Mar 6 • 10:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Oil Spilled from a Military Armored Vehicle in Jonava

An oil spill occurred from a military armored vehicle on the Jonava–Kėdainiai road in Lithuania, prompting response from local fire and rescue services.

Mar 6 • 08:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Rescuers evacuate two people from a flooded house in Ropaži

Two individuals were evacuated from a flooded house in Ropaži, Latvia, by the State Fire and Rescue Service.

Mar 5 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

English tourists rescued after being stranded for over 24 hours without food and exposed to the cold in a trail in Chapada Diamantina

Three English tourists were rescued after being stranded for over a day without food in the Chapada Diamantina region of Brazil.

Mar 5 • 09:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Severe fire in Rithala, Delhi... More than 50 shanties burned, one girl missing

A severe fire broke out in the Rithala area of Delhi, destroying over 50 shanties and leaving one girl missing.

Mar 5 • 04:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Large fire in Tuusula – do not move in the area

A significant industrial hall fire is raging in Tuusula, prompting local authorities to advise residents to stay away from the area and close their windows and ventilation.

Mar 4 • 10:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Five crew members and one firefighter are rescued after a fire hits a ship in São Sebastião, SP

A fire on the North Star 1 ship in São Sebastião led to the rescue of five crew members and one firefighter, but thankfully, there were no injuries reported.

Mar 4 • 10:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Vonda fire department buys new truck with private funds, community donations

The Vonda Fire and Rescue department in Canada has acquired a new fire truck funded entirely through private donations and community contributions after the town council declined to allocate municipal funds for the purchase.

Mar 4 • 01:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Photo and Video: A truck carrying aluminum caught fire on a Tallink ship - rescue team was delivered on board by helicopter

A truck carrying aluminum caught fire on the Tallink ship Silja Serenade, prompting a swift aerial response to address the situation.

Mar 3 • 12:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The House Caught Fire, Aki Waiting for Rescuers on His Balcony - 'I Couldn't Get Out of There at All'

Aki, a resident of a burning apartment building in Vantaa, was trapped on his balcony and awaited rescue as his home went up in flames.

Mar 3 • 08:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Five died in a fire in Vantaa – This is what the site looks like now

A devastating fire in a Vantaa apartment building has resulted in five fatalities and is suspected to have been deliberately set.

Mar 3 • 07:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Three cars burned at a company premises in Kaunas district

Three cars caught fire at a company site in Kaunas district, as reported by the Fire and Rescue Department.

Mar 3 • 07:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Due to flood risks, the State Fire and Rescue Service calls for local civil defense committee meetings across Latvia

The State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia is urging local civil defense committees to meet nationwide in light of increased flood risks this year.

Mar 2 • 19:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VUGD anticipates possible evacuation of residents due to floods

Latvia's fire and rescue service prepares for increased flood risks this year, potentially leading to the evacuation of residents.

Mar 2 • 06:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Head of VUGD: This has been a tragic winter

This winter in Latvia has been tragic due to a high number of fatalities in fires, as stated by the head of the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD).

Mar 2 • 04:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VUGD Ready to Rescue and Evacuate People Due to Floods Caused by Melting Snow

Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service is prepared to respond to potential flooding caused by unusually thick snow and ice this spring.

Mar 2 • 04:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog gets its head stuck in fire hydrant, worries residents and is rescued by firefighters in Cariacica

A dog was rescued by firefighters in Cariacica, Brazil, after getting its head stuck in a fire hydrant, alarming local residents.

Mar 1 • 20:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sloth is caught climbing a motorcycle in the interior of Amazonas; VIDEO

A sloth was seen walking along the sidewalk and climbing onto a motorcycle in Manacapuru, Amazonas, prompting local residents to contact the fire department for a rescue.

Feb 28 • 13:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Large fire hits residential building in Salvador and three firefighters are injured

A large fire in Salvador, Brazil, has injured three firefighters and caused significant damage to a residential building.

Feb 27 • 14:05 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A man and a dog died in a fire last night

A fire in Ogre district, Latvia, resulted in the deaths of a man and a dog, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service.

Feb 27 • 07:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A person has died in a fire in the Krāslava region

A fire in a residential building in Krāslava resulted in the death of an individual, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia (VUGD).

Feb 25 • 08:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fire Department: Reception of 5 modern speedboats – Their technical characteristics

The Fire Department of Greece has acquired five modern RAFNAR FIFI 45 speedboats, enhancing its capabilities in marine firefighting and rescue operations.

Feb 24 • 15:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Several people injured in fires in Latvia on Monday

Multiple individuals were injured in various fires across Latvia, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD).

Feb 24 • 07:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Meteorologists have issued an orange warning for fog

Fog has formed in Latvia, leading to visibility under 500 meters in some eastern regions, prompting an orange warning by meteorologists and the fire and rescue service.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Important Message Due to Imminent Flood: Warning for Travelers to Other Countries

Lithuania's fire and rescue department emphasizes the importance of preparedness and public awareness in light of the impending flood conditions affecting neighboring countries.

Feb 23 • 17:31 UTC

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