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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Haruna Kondo becomes a one-day fire chief: 'Preparation is important to protect lives' Fire Prevention Movement

Comedian Haruna Kondo served as a one-day fire chief in a fire prevention training event, emphasizing the importance of preparedness in fire safety.

Feb 24 • 04:34 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Increasing wildfires that are difficult to manage

The article discusses the rising incidents of wildfires in Iceland, highlighting challenges in management and prevention.

Feb 22 • 16:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How a fire-smart and water-rich succulent garden could help save your home

Researchers are exploring the role of succulents in protecting homes from bushfires, as demonstrated by a homeowner whose garden diverted an approaching blaze.

Feb 20 • 20:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos inaugurates fire marshal club, holds safety walk

Lagos State has launched a Fire Marshal Club and organized a Safety Walk to enhance community engagement in fire prevention and emergency response.

Feb 16 • 06:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The best response to fire starts before the emergency

The article discusses the importance of preemptive measures to combat forest and rural fires in Argentina, considering the growing impacts of climate change and human activity on natural landscapes.

Feb 12 • 03:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Texas: Greg Abbott activated additional resources to combat potential wildfires

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the activation of additional state resources to enhance wildfire response amid increasing fire risk due to dry conditions and winds.

Feb 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Not just smoke and fire: hidden factors that make smoke detectors alarm

The article discusses the importance of smoke detectors and emphasizes that not every alarm indicates a fire; often, false alarms occur due to benign factors.

Feb 9 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

What changes with undeveloped plots: Fines, deadlines, and the new Fire Protection Registry

A new bill in Greece introduces significant changes in the management of undeveloped plots, focusing on fire prevention measures and deadlines for land cleaning.

Feb 8 • 08:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana, the municipal security officer was without a fire prevention certificate

Christophe Balet, the current public safety officer for the municipality of Crans-Montana, lacks a fire prevention certificate and is under investigation related to the New Year's fire at Le Constellation bar.

Feb 6 • 15:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Every tragic fire of 2026 is under the magnifying glass

Fire service leaders and officials are thoroughly analyzing every fire incident this year that resulted in human fatalities to improve prevention strategies.

Feb 6 • 14:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

‘IMF's Old Legacy’ Afforestation... Built a Highway for Disaster Recovery [Why]

The article criticizes the South Korean government's ineffective fire prevention measures in response to devastating wildfires, highlighting the detrimental impact of past afforestation policies post-IMF crisis.

Feb 4 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall changes rule and releases permit without firefighters' inspection in Divinópolis; understand what applies

Divinópolis City Hall has relaxed regulations by allowing the issuance of operating permits without the Fire Department's inspection for establishments with approved fire prevention projects.

Feb 4 • 12:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Condominium in SP: Questions and Answers about Gas Leaks and Bottles

Gas leaks in condominiums pose a serious safety risk to residents and require immediate attention, as evidenced by 101 reported cases in São Paulo this month, with expert advice on identification and prevention measures.

Feb 3 • 17:18 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Pérez Llorca dismisses Mazón's trusted number three in Emergency Services

The Consell has approved the resignation of Alberto Martín Moratillas, the former director general of Coordination of Fire Prevention Services in Valencia, at his own request.

Jan 16 • 17:47 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

You have dumped 568 thousand tons of rubble into the separating wall, the inspection criticizes the company. The company denies the fault.

The Czech Environmental Inspectorate has initiated proceedings against Ridera Bohemia for allegedly using construction waste instead of non-flammable material in a fire prevention wall at a coal dump site.

Jan 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Fire in Switzerland: Leave the Victims Alone

After a fire in Switzerland, some are blaming the victims, despite it not being the responsibility of celebrating youths to understand a 'flashover' phenomena.

Jan 4 • 13:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Predetermined Burning: The New Model of Fire Prevention and Management of Flammable Material, How It Will Be Implemented

The article discusses a collaborative approach for fire prevention and management of combustible materials involving local forestry services and regional fire departments.

Dec 27 • 08:27 UTC

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