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London
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Massive five-alarm fire in Queens destroys lumberyard; cause under investigation | amNewYork

A five-alarm fire at a Queens lumberyard on April 10 prompted a large firefighting response, with no reported injuries.
Miami
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Fire in east mountain neighbourhood kills 1, sends another to hospital, Hamilton police say | CBC News

A fire in a Hamilton apartment resulted in one death and one hospitalization, with significant damage estimated at $150,000.
Boston
fromBoston.com
20 hours ago

Fire prompts patient transfers at Boston Medical Center in Brighton

A fire at Boston Medical Center led to the transfer of 25 patients, including ICU patients, to ensure their safety and continuity of care.
California
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
London
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Massive five-alarm fire in Queens destroys lumberyard; cause under investigation | amNewYork

A five-alarm fire at a Queens lumberyard on April 10 prompted a large firefighting response, with no reported injuries.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Miami

Fire in east mountain neighbourhood kills 1, sends another to hospital, Hamilton police say | CBC News

#brooklyn
Boston
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Boston
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Historic decline in U.S. overdose deaths threatened by changing street drug supply

"Every sort of physical manifestation, like the foam coming from the mouth and nose, as if they had an overdose. Their blood tested negative for any substance, which was very odd."
US news
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
Canada news
fromABC7 Chicago
5 days ago

What we know about arson suspect in California warehouse fire

Chamel Abdulkarim is accused of starting a massive warehouse fire in Ontario, California, facing multiple felony charges and potential life imprisonment.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Police probe suspicious' death of man found unconscious in Manhattan apartment building stairwell | amNewYork

A man was found unconscious in a NYCHA building stairwell and later died after cardiac arrest; his death is considered suspicious.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Football refs need cardiac training, says coroner

Assistant coroner Valerie Charbit insisted that training to recognize sudden cardiac arrest should be compulsory for all members, including grassroots coaches and referees, stating, 'The responsibility for first aid lies with all ages within society.'
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Woman jumps off third floor balcony to escape fire

This incident highlights why you should always ensure your escape route is clear and why we recommend to never charge your e-bike or e-scooter on your means of escape, such as a hallway or by your front door.
London
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Stealing from the dead: Medical Examiner's investigator pleads to theft charge

Adrian Munoz pleaded no contest to stealing a crucifix from a deceased man, receiving jail time and probation as punishment.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Industrial explosion sends 13 people to the hospital in East Providence

An explosion at an Aspen Aerogels plant injured 13 people and remains under investigation, with significant emergency response activated.
DC food
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

How Maryland's Medical Examiner Helped Conceal Suspicious Deaths

Dr. David Fowler's controversial rulings on deaths in police custody have sparked significant media scrutiny and debate over his use of the excited delirium theory.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Person seriously injured in fall at Firefighting Academy facility

Emergency crews responded around 9:05 a.m. to the Department of Fire Services Firefighting Academy facility, where a person had been reportedly injured in a fall.
Boston
#house-fire
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Southbridge woman dies after being rescued from house fire

A woman in her 60s died in a Southbridge house fire where no working smoke alarms were present, marking the eighth smoke alarm-related death in Massachusetts this year.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Southbridge woman dies after being rescued from house fire

A woman in her 60s died in a Southbridge house fire where no working smoke alarms were present, marking the eighth smoke alarm-related death in Massachusetts this year.
#air-pollution
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why reducing air pollution deaths isn't just about reducing air pollution

Reductions in vulnerability to air pollution since 1990 saved approximately 1.7 million lives in 2019, with significant improvements in Europe and North America.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Brooklyn hospital EMTs suspended after woman, 44, fatally struck by ambulance

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run by a private ambulance in Brooklyn, leading to paramedics' suspension pending investigation.
NYC LGBT
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

3 dead in Queens fire as building collapse traps firefighters

A four-alarm fire in Queens killed three people, injured nine others, and temporarily trapped two firefighters when an interior staircase collapsed.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Fire at India hospital intensive care unit kills 10 people

At least 10 people have been killed in a fire that broke out in the trauma care unit of a hospital in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, officials say. The fire, which started early on Monday on the first floor of the SCB Medical College and Hospital in the city of Cuttack, was likely caused by a short circuit, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi told reporters after visiting the hospital.
Healthcare
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

At least 2 hospitalized following possible hazmat incident in Alameda, officials say

Two people have been taken to the hospital on Monday after possibly being exposed to hazardous materials in Alameda, officials said. Evacuations are underway at an apartment complex along the 700 block of Santa Clara Ave.
East Bay (California)
London food
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Body of woman discovered on grounds of University Hospital Limerick

A woman in her 50s was found deceased in a car at University Hospital Limerick's emergency department parking area; gardai suspect a medical emergency rather than foul play.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The deal that cost father and son's lives in 'forgotten disaster'

A father and son died in a 1946 crush at an FA Cup match at Burnden Park when over 85,000 people exceeded the stadium's 20,000 capacity, killing 33 and injuring 400.
NYC parents
fromNew Hyde Park, NY Patch
1 month ago

Queens Man Arrested After Dousing Self With Flammable Liquid Inside Precinct: Police

A 50-year-old man was arrested after covering himself in flammable liquid in a police precinct lobby while a woman filed a domestic incident report against him.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Hong Kong apartment fires: hearings to begin into Wang Fuk blaze that killed 168 people

Public hearings begin in Hong Kong to investigate a November fire at Wang Fuk Court that killed 168 people, examining fire safety standards, construction practices, and potential government or contractor failures.
Healthcare
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Medical Waste Disposal: A Breakdown - Social Media Explorer

U.S. healthcare facilities generate 3.5 million tons of medical waste annually, requiring specific disposal methods and regulatory compliance with potential fines up to $13,653 per violation.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Firefighter suffers cardiac arrest during Hyde Park blaze

A firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while battling a warehouse roof fire in Hyde Park that caused approximately $750,000 in damage.
Health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Candle warning after experiment revealed cancer-causing emissions

Candles burning indoors, especially in poorly ventilated rooms, release chemicals linked to cancer and respiratory harm.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds

Trump administration policies across healthcare, environment, workplace, and vaccines are projected to significantly increase lung disease rates and premature deaths among Americans.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Boy at center of California hazmat probe: I'm just a kid trying to go home'

In a calm, thoughtful voice, he explained that though the equipment in his home lab was simple—including items such as a hot plate, scales and standard glassware found in a school science classroom—the experiment itself was more advanced. Fritz said the work focused on molecular structures used in pharmaceuticals and how they might be adapted to improve treatments for various diseases.
OMG science
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Carer 'will never forget' night pensioner choked to death on used gloves in nursing home, inquest told

Louise Wilson, who had worked night shifts at the Oakridge Care Home in Ballynahinch, Co Down, for around 18 months, at the time, gave evidence to the resumed inquest at Belfast's Laganside courts via video-link into the death of Margaret Wilson, who died in August 2022.
UK news
#carbon-monoxide-poisoning
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Six Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Readings On Kings Street

Six people were hospitalized after dangerously elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected in multiple homes on Kings Street in Brooklyn, prompting emergency response and block-wide safety checks.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Brooklyn inferno draws massive FDNY response; people told to close windows

A massive five-alarm warehouse fire in Brooklyn's Sunset Park destroyed three factory buildings, requiring 250+ emergency personnel and 15,000 gallons of water per minute to combat.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Pakistan: Death toll soars in Karachi mall fire

The deaths from a fire in a mall in Pakistan's Karachi have risen to at least 50 as firefighters recovered more bodies from the debris of the charred building. "We have found 20 to 25 dead bodies, or you call them remains," Deputy Commissioner Javed Nabi Khoso told the media on Wednesday. The Gul Plaza mall in Karachi the country's biggest city caught fire late on Saturday. The blaze raged on for more than 24 hours before it could be doused.
World news
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tackling air pollution should be part of government work to cut cancer rates, scientists say

Governments must reduce air pollution through WHO guideline compliance to prevent cancer, with actions needed at EU, national, and local levels.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Elderly woman dead after Newmarket residential structure fire: YRP | CBC News

An elderly woman died after a residential structure fire in Newmarket; two men had minor injuries and authorities are investigating, with no criminality suspected.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Fire at Oakham home kills 1

A fatal house fire at 67 Skyline Drive in Oakham killed the home's sole resident amid extreme winter conditions that impeded firefighting efforts.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Pakistan: At least 14 dead in Karachi mall fire

A massive fire at Karachi's overcrowded Gul Plaza mall killed at least 14, left over 60 missing, and exposed severe safety and emergency response failures.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Person dead following Clarington house fire Saunday | CBC News

One person is dead following a fire at a residence in Clarington, Ont., Sunday night, according to Durham police. Crews arrived at the fire on Nash Road just before 10:40 p.m., police said in a statement Monday morning. When they got there, they found one person dead inside the home. Ontario's Office of the Fire Marshal is on scene and is investigating the cause of the blaze, police said.
Toronto
#garage-fire
Healthcare
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Midwife struck off for secretly inhaling gas and air while working at London hospitals

A London midwife was struck off for inhaling Entonox on duty, undermining public trust and judged unfit to remain on the medical register.
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

2 elderly women killed in fatal fires in Brooklyn, Queens in 2-hour span

Firefighters were dispatched to a six-story apartment building on 35th St. near 31st Ave. in Astoria after a fire broke out on the third floor just before 11 p.m. on Thursday. A woman in her 90s and a 61-year-old woman were removed from an apartment and taken to Mount Sinai Queens, where the older woman died. Her name was not immediately disclosed. The younger woman was listed in critical condition at the hospital, officials said. The fire was put out by 11:30 p.m.
New York City
#karachi
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Redwood City: Authorities investigating after woman dies in garage fire

A 31-year-old woman died in a detached garage fire used as a residence in North Fair Oaks; two other occupants escaped uninjured.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 months ago

Woman Killed After Falling Down NYC Garbage Chute: Police

Michelle Montgomery, 39, accidentally fell into a Brooklyn building's garbage chute and was crushed to death by a compactor.
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

A Chance to Learn What Urban Fire Does to the Body

Los Angeles urban wildfires prompted rapid, extensive scientific monitoring and long-term health studies to assess environmental contamination and mental and physical impacts after urban destruction.
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