Thousands Flee Homes As Wildfires Rampage Nova Scotia Wildfires are wreaking havoc on the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate and destroying hundreds of homes and structures. As per reports, the fire has not caused any injuries or missing people to date; however, officials estimated that over 200 homes had […]
City Orders for Building Updates Before Collapse On Sunday, a multi-story apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, partially collapsed, leading to a rescue operation by first responders. As of Monday morning, no known individuals are trapped, and seven have been rescued alive, with one more discovered and taken to the hospital overnight. While there are no […]
A Super Typhoon Approaches Guam A powerful super typhoon, Mawar, is predicted to hit the US island territory of Guam in the western Pacific with winds as strong as 160 miles per hour, which is equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane. According to The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Mawar could be one of the […]
Understanding the Numbered Alarm System for Fires Introduction Fires can be devastating and deadly, and quick response by firefighters and emergency responders is critical to saving lives and minimizing property damage. To effectively combat fires, firefighting departments utilize a numbered alarm system, which sends increasing numbers of firefighters and emergency vehicles to the scene depending […]
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Charlotte, North Carolina, Construction Site A massive, five-alarm fire broke out on Thursday morning at a construction site in South Park, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina. Charlotte Fire Chief Reginald Johnson reported that two workers are unaccounted for, while 15 others were rescued from the blaze. Cause of the […]