Woman in critical condition after fire tears through north Melbourne home
A woman in her 50s is in critical condition after being rescued from a house fire in Roxburgh Park, Melbourne, where two other residents managed to escape by breaking a window.
"Something is smoking, the doors are open": a frightening sight at the "Viada" gas station
A perceived fire hazard at a gas station in Dotnuva, Lithuania, turned out to be a false alarm triggered by smoke detectors.
Neighbors saved an elderly resident from a smoky apartment in Jyväskylä
Neighbors rescued an elderly resident from a smoky apartment in Jyväskylä when a smoke alarm was triggered.
Overheated fan causes smoke and alarms visitors at the Central Market in Campo Grande
An overheated fan created smoke at the Central Market in Campo Grande, causing alarm among visitors, but no injuries were reported.
Attack targets the US embassy in Baghdad as smoke rises from it
The US embassy in Baghdad was attacked, leading to alarm sirens and visible smoke from within the premises.
Alarm at the Sanatorium in Birštonas Due to a Burning Fan
Emergency services responded to a report of smoke in a bathroom at the sanatorium in Birštonas, where a fan had burned but was extinguished without injuries reported.
Smoke Development at Radium Hospital
There was smoke development from a medical machine at Radium Hospital, prompting an evacuation and a response from emergency services.
Fire Alarm Triggered at Vocational Training Institution in Kaunas
A fire alarm was activated at a vocational training institution in Kaunas, but it was found to be a false alarm caused by smoke effects used in a school event.
VIDEO: bus catches fire in Vinhedo and smoke scares residents
A bus caught fire in Vinhedo, Brazil, causing alarm among nearby residents, but fortunately, there were no injuries.
Smoke detectors may not work? The Ministry of Interior and Administration published a statement in a high-profile case
Concerns have been raised about the functionality of smoke detectors distributed in Poland, as reports suggest they may not be working properly, leading to widespread alarm from fire safety authorities and politicians alike.
Man caused alarm on plane en route to Helsinki: Police waiting at the airport
A man triggered an alarm on a flight from Malaga to Helsinki after trying to smoke in the airplane restroom, leading to confusion among passengers.
Eyewitness to the Flamingo car fire: 'My heart was racing like crazy'
An eyewitness describes the chaotic scene of a car fire in a parking garage in Vantaa, Finland, highlighting the absence of alarm sounds and heavy smoke in the moments leading to the fire.
PHOTOS ⟩ Firefighting ongoing in Tartu municipality
Firefighters responded to a fire in a two-story residential building in Aovere village, Tartu municipality, where a man and a woman were safely evacuated thanks to a smoke alarm.
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.
Short Circuit on Panama Street Alarmed Shop Owners and Passersby
A short circuit on Panama Street in Guayaquil caused alarm among passersby and shop owners due to smoke emanating from utility boxes, leading to increased panic as people fled the area.
While Charging: Electric Car Goes Up in Flames in Söcking
An electric vehicle caught fire while charging in Söcking, causing alarm among residents due to heavy smoke and explosions.