A fire incident has been reported at the popular section of Lagos Island, Idumota Market, on Tuesday. The fire was due to a generator explosion. However, firefighters were not in sight at the time of filing the report. Authorities have…
3 killed in Turkey in helicopter crash during firefighting
Three people have been killed in a helicopter crash in western Turkey during a firefighting operation to extinguish a forest fire, local media reported on Monday. According to the report, the helicopter crashed on Saturday while the crew was trying…
Greece continues battle against raging wildfires
Greece firefighters on Monday continue their battle against wildfires across the country, eight day since the first fire broke out near Athens. Firefighting planes and helicopters were deployed at first light on Monday to all the fire grounds, according to…
South African firefighters die from lack of water (BBC)
The death of three firemen in South Africa has shocked the country, with many feeling the blaze at a 26-floor government building in Johannesburg reveals a reckless attitude to health and safety by elected officials. “If there was water in…
