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.
First responder returning home from duty killed in Russian drone strike on Sumy Oblast
A State Emergency Service officer was killed by a Russian drone strike while returning home from duty in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine.
A person has died in a fire in the Krฤslava region
A fire in a residential building in Krฤslava resulted in the death of an individual, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia (VUGD).
Four killed in Russian strike in Zaporizhia region
A Russian airstrike in a village in the Zaporizhia region killed four people when a residential building was destroyed, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.
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).
Five Injured in Russian Drone Attack on Zaporizhzhia
Five people, including a child, were injured in a Russian drone attack in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, as reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
A person died in a house fire in Daugavpils
A house fire in Daugavpils on February 22 resulted in the death of one individual, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service.
State of Emergency in New York โ "Stay Home"
A state of emergency has been declared in New York due to a severe snowstorm impacting the northeastern United States, leading to travel bans and thousands of flight cancellations.
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.
Three remanded for assaulting Oyo fire service officials
Three individuals have been remanded in custody for assaulting Oyo State Fire Service officials while they were responding to a fire incident.
Lagos unveils fire marshal club, holds safety walk
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service inaugurated a Fire Marshal Club to enhance community engagement in fire safety and emergency response.
Person killed in apartment building fire in Jelgava region
A person died in a residential building fire in the Jelgava region of Latvia, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service.
VUGD and State Police's Operational Transport Involved in Fewer Traffic Accidents Last Year
Last year, emergency service vehicles in Latvia were involved in fewer traffic accidents than in previous years, indicating improved safety.
Gombe fire service saves property worth N10m
The Gombe State Fire Service successfully contained a fire incident, saving property worth approximately N10 million.
State Fire and Rescue Service: Last year almost half of the calls to the 112 emergency phone were not emergencies
Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service reports that nearly half of all calls to the 112 emergency number in 2025 were not actual emergencies, causing delays in real emergency responses.
Collect signatures to create a state-funded emergency veterinary service system
A public initiative in Latvia is gathering signatures to establish a state-funded 24-hour emergency veterinary care system.
Fire in Riga results in one fatality
A person has died in a fire incident in Riga, Latvia, according to the State Fire and Rescue Service.
Fire service prevents disaster in Gombe, salvages residential flat
The Federal Fire Service in Gombe State successfully contained a fire outbreak, preventing extensive damage to nearby properties and saving an estimated โฆ20 million in value.
Russian attack on Roshen warehouses in Yahotyn: one emergency worker killed, one injured
A Russian attack in Yahotyn resulted in the death of one emergency worker and injuries to another during fire mitigation efforts.
Four people injured in fires in Latvia
In the past 24 hours, four people were injured in fires across Latvia according to the State Fire and Rescue Service.
In Riga, a person rescued from garage cooperative fire
A person was rescued from a fire at a garage cooperative in Riga on Wednesday evening, according to the State Fire and Rescue Service.
Number of heating points in Kyiv will be increased by one and a half times โ Interior Ministry
The Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs is set to increase the number of heating points in Kyiv from 118 to 197 in response to current needs.
Fire guts popular Kano market
A fire early Monday morning damaged parts of the Singa Market in Kano, prompting a rapid response from the Kano State Fire Service.
Energy unit set up within Ukraine's State Emergency Service
Ukraine's State Emergency Service has established a dedicated energy unit that has assisted 173 individuals in providing emergency power through generators in the capital over the past week.
War of Russia with Ukraine. Day 1416
Seven miners trapped underground due to power outages after a Russian attack have been evacuated near Kryvyi Rih, according to the Ukrainian State Emergency Service.