Firefighters detained by US border agents: Two held while battling Washington blaze; ‘immoral’ Donald Trump policy slammed

[ad_1] Representative image (Picture credit: AP) Two firefighters working to contain a wildfire in Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula were detained by US Border Patrol agents during an immigration enforcement operation, prompting widespread criticism from lawmakers and state officials.According to news agency Associated Press, the workers were part of a 44-person contract crew assigned to the […]

Watch: Black smoke engulfs Manhattan skies after ‘explosion’ on Upper East Side; over 100 firefighters battle blaze

[ad_1] Thick black smoke filled the skyline over Manhattan on Friday morning after a major explosion rocked the Upper East Side. Videos circulating on social media showed plumes of smoke rising into the sky as firefighters rushed to the scene.The fire broke out around 10 am local time near 305 East 95th Street, close to […]

Fire on Virgin Australia flight: Blaze erupts mid-air on Sydney–Hobart route likely caused by power bank; airlines to review battery policies

[ad_1] A suspected fire triggered by a power bank in carry-on luggage forced emergency response aboard a Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Hobart on Monday, prompting the airline to review its lithium battery policies.The incident occurred during descent on Flight VA1528, when smoke and flames were seen emanating from an overhead locker. Battery fire […]

Flames, screams, and fireball: 8 killed in Brazil hot air balloon horror; video shows blaze in sky

[ad_1] Brazil hot air balloon horror (Video credit: Disclose.tv’s X account) At least eight people died in a hot air balloon accident in southern Brazil’s Santa Catarina state. 13 people survived and were taken to hospitals, Santa Catarina’s military fire brigade said. The incident occurred Saturday morning in the city of Praia Grande, according to […]

Explosion and blaze at Iranian port kill 18, injure 800; chemical shipment may be linked to disaster

[ad_1] A huge blast and intense blaze at a crucial Iranian port in southern Iran has killed at least 18, with close to 800 other people injured, state media said on Sunday. The accident was at Shahid Rajaei port near the city of Bandar Abbas, and officials have been racing against time to hold back […]