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🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Two caught in an avalanche in Vestland - found safe

Two Germans trapped in an avalanche in Vestland were located unharmed after contacting emergency services for assistance.

Feb 27 • 18:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tram accident in Helsinki

A tram accident occurred on Mannerheimintie in Helsinki on Friday evening, prompting multiple rescue units to be dispatched to the scene.

Feb 27 • 16:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Alert of a major building fire in Mänttä-Vilppula

Emergency services in Pirkanmaa have responded to a major building fire in Mänttä-Vilppula, where nearly thirty rescue units have been dispatched to the scene.

Feb 27 • 16:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows rescue of woman trapped for four hours after a restaurant collapse in Cabo Frio

A woman was rescued after being trapped under the debris of a collapsed restaurant in Cabo Frio, Brazil, for about four hours.

Feb 27 • 16:04 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Plenty to do at the Rescue Team in the winter weather

The rescue team in Iceland is quite busy due to the severe winter weather conditions.

Feb 26 • 22:22 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Massive rain dump on Sydney leads to flash flooding and rescue operations

Sydney experienced severe flash flooding after more than 100mm of rain fell within three hours, prompting extensive rescue operations by emergency services.

Feb 26 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Collision between minibus and bus leaves 10 injured in North Zone of Manaus

A collision between a minibus and a public transportation bus in the North Zone of Manaus resulted in ten injuries, prompting a rescue operation by emergency services.

Feb 26 • 13:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Emergency Rescue Operation Following Report of Dog Drowning in Ice Hole

A dog was successfully rescued after falling into an ice hole in Meironiškiai village, prompting officials to remind residents about water safety.

Feb 25 • 10:49 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
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Bus off the road in Fagradal and others in trouble in the strong wind

A small bus with fourteen people went off the road in Fagradal, Iceland, due to strong winds, prompting a rescue operation by local emergency services.

Feb 25 • 08:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The prolonged cold has given rescuers much more work

This winter's severe cold has significantly increased the workload for rescue services in Estonia as people rely more on traditional heating methods.

Feb 24 • 23:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

United Cajun Navy offers search and rescue services in hunt for Nancy Guthrie

The United Cajun Navy has offered its search and rescue services to assist Arizona authorities in the search for Nancy Guthrie, though local law enforcement has not confirmed the request.

Feb 24 • 20:24 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Verona, a three-story building explodes and collapses: there are injured people

A three-story building in Negrar, Verona exploded and collapsed, resulting in injuries and prompting immediate rescue efforts.

Feb 24 • 17:52 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Missing Young Girl - Police Operation Underway in the Search

A young girl has gone missing from her home in Kaxholmen, prompting a significant search effort by the police and rescue services, who are seeking tips from the public.

Feb 24 • 10:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Search for missing police diver continues in Dalešice reservoir

Rescue operations are ongoing to locate a missing police diver in the Dalešice reservoir involving multiple emergency services.

Feb 24 • 09:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Firefighters rescue man who fell into garage pit in Kaunas

Firefighters in Kaunas were called to rescue a man who fell into a two-meter deep garage pit and injured his leg.

Feb 24 • 08:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three-year-old child who drowned in Salto dies

A three-year-old child who drowned in Salto, São Paulo, has died following resuscitation efforts by emergency services.

Feb 23 • 14:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Nordic skiers rescued on drifting ice in the Gulf of Riga with the help of the 112 app

Nordic skiers were rescued from a drifting ice floe in the Gulf of Riga thanks to the 112 emergency app installed on their phones.

Feb 23 • 11:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Avalanche alert in Jämtland – helicopter called in

An avalanche alert has been issued in Krokom municipality, Jämtland, with a helicopter and rescue services deployed to the area.

Feb 22 • 15:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Farmers on tractors came to the aid of rescue teams

Farmers in Iceland used their tractors to support rescue teams during an emergency situation.

Feb 22 • 10:43 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Floor in sheep barn collapsed – sheep have fallen into manure cellar

A floor collapse in a sheep barn in Norway has resulted in sheep falling into a manure cellar, prompting a rescue operation.

Feb 22 • 09:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VUGD has received several calls about burning soot in home chimneys

The Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) received multiple calls regarding burning soot in residential chimneys over the last day.

Feb 22 • 08:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Fire broke out in the mine in Keminmaa

A fire at the Kemin chrome mine in Keminmaa was extinguished by employees before rescue services arrived.

Feb 21 • 22:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Police Task in Jätkäsaari

Police and rescue services responded to an incident in Jätkäsaari, Helsinki, on Saturday night, which has now been concluded.

Feb 21 • 21:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Car after car under Eyjafjöll: "This is all in chaos"

Emergency services are assisting travelers stuck on the closed ring road under Eyjafjöll due to adverse weather conditions.

Feb 21 • 18:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hang glider with 2 people falls into the sea in São Conrado

A hang glider carrying two individuals fell into the sea off São Conrado beach in Rio de Janeiro, prompting a rescue operation.

Feb 21 • 14:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Large rescue operation in Aka

A significant rescue operation is underway in Aka to save a person from the water after a report was received regarding a situation at a highway bridge over the Tarpianjoki river.

Feb 21 • 13:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A horse sank into the swamp – an unusual rescue mission

A horse in Nurmijärvi sank into a swamp and was successfully rescued by local fire services despite challenging conditions.

Feb 21 • 13:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Three skaters stuck on an ice floe

Three skaters in Söderhamn, Sweden, are stranded on an ice floe, prompting a rescue operation from local emergency services.

Feb 21 • 12:06 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Skaters trapped on ice floe outside Söderhamn - rescued by helicopter

Three skaters were rescued by helicopter after becoming trapped on an ice floe near Söderhamn, Sweden.

Feb 21 • 12:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Three skaters stuck on an ice floe

Three ice skaters are stranded on ice floes off the coast of Söderhamn, prompting a rescue operation.

Feb 21 • 11:59 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Rescue operation outside Vadsø: Boat with three people about to sink

A rescue operation is underway near Vadsø to assist a boat with three individuals on board that is in danger of sinking.

Feb 21 • 10:17 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Rescue operation off Vadsø: Boat with three people about to sink

Three individuals were rescued after their boat started taking on water near Vadsø, Norway, with rescue teams responding to the situation.

Feb 21 • 10:17 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Report of a boat sinking in Finnmark: - Challenging weather

Emergency services are responding to a report of a sinking boat off the coast of Vadsø, Finnmark, with three people on board as challenging weather complicates the situation.

Feb 21 • 10:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Gas hissing in the air in Lempäälä

Rescue services in Lempäälä responded to reports of hissing sounds attributed to a leaking medical nitrous oxide canister in a cardboard box.

Feb 20 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Aonach Mor skier dies after horror fall on 4,000ft mountain during trip

A skier died after falling on Aonach Mor, a 4,000ft mountain, with emergency services confirming no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Feb 20 • 12:16 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Search initiated for two teenagers

Norwegian police have launched a search for two teenage boys on a trip by Femunden lake, in coordination with rescue services.

Feb 20 • 11:11 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Parnassus: Successful rescue operation of two mountaineers

A rescue operation on Mount Parnassus successfully located and recovered two lost mountaineers who had been missing since Thursday evening.

Feb 20 • 07:58 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Two people have died in fires

In the last 24 hours, two individuals were reported dead in fires across Latvia according to the National Fire and Rescue Service.

Feb 19 • 08:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Gas explosion in Pakistan - at least 13 dead

A gas explosion in Karachi, Pakistan has resulted in at least 13 fatalities and numerous injuries, with ongoing rescue efforts.

Feb 19 • 07:54 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonia is starting to test a social ambulance service

Estonia plans to trial a social ambulance service in Pärnu County to address non-urgent social issues and reduce the burden on police and rescue services.

Feb 19 • 05:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Alarm of fire in the area of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

A medium-sized building fire has been reported in Vantaa near Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

Feb 18 • 12:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Difficult Ice Conditions: 'Extreme Situation'

Sweden's Maritime Administration has deployed extra helicopter resources due to severe ice conditions affecting rescue operations in Vänern and Bottenviken.

Feb 18 • 07:12 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Trapped in car after accident

A serious traffic accident occurred near Bevø, southeast of Fredrikstad, where a person is trapped in a car that crashed into a tree.

Feb 18 • 05:58 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Fire in apartment building in Kristiansand

A fire broke out in a stairwell of an apartment building in Kristiansand, Norway, early Wednesday morning, with 12 individuals evacuating on their own and being checked by health services.

Feb 18 • 02:14 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Fully developed fire in a multi-family house in Iggesund

A fully developed fire has broken out in an old hostel converted into apartments in Iggesund, forcing residents to evacuate, while the rescue services are struggling to manage the situation.

Feb 17 • 19:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

More patients with a chance for compensation without going to court. Announcement of changes

Poland is planning changes to its compensation funds, allowing patients who suffer harm due to medical rescue operations to seek compensations without a court process.

Feb 17 • 09:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Front House was Destroyed by Fire in Hämeenlinna - One Dead

A fire in Hämeenlinna has resulted in the death of one person and the complete destruction of a front house.

Feb 17 • 09:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Accident involving nine cars near Ķekava: rescue operations were particularly complicated

A serious accident involving nine cars occurred on the Ķekava bypass, prompting an intricate rescue operation and the initiation of an administrative violation process by the state police.

Feb 16 • 18:54 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Traffic accident in Målselv – Rescue helicopter sent out

A traffic accident in Målselv involving two cars and three individuals has occurred, leading to injuries and the dispatch of a rescue helicopter.

Feb 16 • 14:25 UTC

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