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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 18

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County remains uncontrolled with unknown cause as of December 18, 2024.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 19

A new wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, with containment status and cause still unknown.

Breaking: Davenport Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 20

The Davenport Fire has broken out in Los Angeles County, but details on containment and cause are still unclear.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 17

A new wildfire has started in Los Angeles County, with details on containment and cause still pending.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 20

A new wildfire, LAC-449012, has ignited in Los Angeles County with unclear containment and cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 18

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County is currently unconstrained, with its cause still under investigation.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 18

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County remains uncontrolled with unknown cause as of December 18, 2024.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 19

A new wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, with containment status and cause still unknown.

Breaking: Davenport Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 20

The Davenport Fire has broken out in Los Angeles County, but details on containment and cause are still unclear.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 17

A new wildfire has started in Los Angeles County, with details on containment and cause still pending.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 20

A new wildfire, LAC-449012, has ignited in Los Angeles County with unclear containment and cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 18

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County is currently unconstrained, with its cause still under investigation.
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Deadly Christmas market car attack in Germany: what we know so far

A deadly car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg resulted in at least two deaths and numerous injuries, prompting a significant police response.

A 20-year-old blind cat fell into a frozen pond. Strangers saved him.

A cat was rescued from thin ice by quick-thinking individuals, showcasing bravery and compassion for animals in distress.
#public-health

Avian Flu Has Hit Dairies So Hard That They're Calling It Covid for Cows'

California's dairy industry faces a severe avian flu outbreak affecting herds and farmworkers, prompting a state of emergency.

Desperate search for good Samaritans who left rabid cat at NY animal hospital - and may now be infected

Good Samaritans who helped a rabid cat may be infected and are urged to seek treatment.

Avian Flu Has Hit Dairies So Hard That They're Calling It Covid for Cows'

California's dairy industry faces a severe avian flu outbreak affecting herds and farmworkers, prompting a state of emergency.

Desperate search for good Samaritans who left rabid cat at NY animal hospital - and may now be infected

Good Samaritans who helped a rabid cat may be infected and are urged to seek treatment.
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Portland and Multnomah County to create 200 more emergency shelter beds

New overnight winter shelter beds will be opened for the homeless in response to colder weather.
Collaboration among local leaders aims to tackle homelessness more effectively.
#traffic-accident

Multiple People Injured in Bed-Stuy Bus Crash

A B44 bus crash resulted in multiple injuries but no fatalities, underscoring the risks of urban traffic.

Man in hospital as air ambulance flown to scene of crash near tube station

A man was hospitalized after a serious crash in Finsbury Park, prompting an air ambulance response.

Multiple People Injured in Bed-Stuy Bus Crash

A B44 bus crash resulted in multiple injuries but no fatalities, underscoring the risks of urban traffic.

Man in hospital as air ambulance flown to scene of crash near tube station

A man was hospitalized after a serious crash in Finsbury Park, prompting an air ambulance response.
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#cyclone-chido

Cylone Chido: locals demand more help from Macron on visit to Mayotte

Residents of Mayotte expressed urgent needs for water, food, and security following Cyclone Chido, during a visit from French President Emmanuel Macron.

Mayotte prefect fears hundreds dead after Cyclone Chido DW 12/16/2024

Cyclone Chido caused extensive damage and raised fears of high casualties on the French territory of Mayotte, prompting immediate emergency response efforts.

France rushes in help to Mayotte to support rescue operations

Cyclone Chido wreaked unprecedented havoc on Mayotte, prompting humanitarian efforts and raising fears of high casualties.

Authorities in Mayotte impose overnight curfew in aftermath of cyclone

Cyclone Chido resulted in severe destruction and a national crisis in Mayotte, prompting military aid and a curfew to maintain order.

Cylone Chido: locals demand more help from Macron on visit to Mayotte

Residents of Mayotte expressed urgent needs for water, food, and security following Cyclone Chido, during a visit from French President Emmanuel Macron.

Mayotte prefect fears hundreds dead after Cyclone Chido DW 12/16/2024

Cyclone Chido caused extensive damage and raised fears of high casualties on the French territory of Mayotte, prompting immediate emergency response efforts.

France rushes in help to Mayotte to support rescue operations

Cyclone Chido wreaked unprecedented havoc on Mayotte, prompting humanitarian efforts and raising fears of high casualties.

Authorities in Mayotte impose overnight curfew in aftermath of cyclone

Cyclone Chido resulted in severe destruction and a national crisis in Mayotte, prompting military aid and a curfew to maintain order.
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#public-safety

Brooklyn cops save victim shot by stray bullet while riding bus: cops | amNewYork

Brooklyn cops saved a man's life after he was shot on a bus, showcasing rapid and effective response in a critical situation.

Motorola Solutions says its AI-powered 911 software saves time and eases pressure on emergency response teams

Motorola Solutions uses AI to improve 911 call response times by consolidating and managing critical data.

Person rescued after SUV found in ocean off Orange County shore

Newport Beach police rescued a driver from a submerged SUV in Corona del Mar State Beach, showcasing effective emergency response.

Man in critical condition after overnight shooting on Biscayne Boulevard, police say

A man was shot multiple times on Biscayne Boulevard and is in critical condition.

Police investigating how Jeep rolled into waves on California beach

First responders successfully rescued a passenger and a submerged vehicle from the ocean under challenging conditions at Corona del Mar State Beach.

Crews investigating 1-alarm SF warehouse fire

San Francisco crews are investigating a morning warehouse fire in Dogpatch with no reported injuries or threat to nearby hospitals.

Brooklyn cops save victim shot by stray bullet while riding bus: cops | amNewYork

Brooklyn cops saved a man's life after he was shot on a bus, showcasing rapid and effective response in a critical situation.

Motorola Solutions says its AI-powered 911 software saves time and eases pressure on emergency response teams

Motorola Solutions uses AI to improve 911 call response times by consolidating and managing critical data.

Person rescued after SUV found in ocean off Orange County shore

Newport Beach police rescued a driver from a submerged SUV in Corona del Mar State Beach, showcasing effective emergency response.

Man in critical condition after overnight shooting on Biscayne Boulevard, police say

A man was shot multiple times on Biscayne Boulevard and is in critical condition.

Police investigating how Jeep rolled into waves on California beach

First responders successfully rescued a passenger and a submerged vehicle from the ocean under challenging conditions at Corona del Mar State Beach.

Crews investigating 1-alarm SF warehouse fire

San Francisco crews are investigating a morning warehouse fire in Dogpatch with no reported injuries or threat to nearby hospitals.
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Holiday stress can lead Alzheimer's patients and those with dementia to go missing

Holiday gatherings can heighten stress for individuals with dementia, increasing risks such as wandering and confusion, requiring vigilance from caregivers.
#fire-incident

Roaring Brooklyn fire leaves man dead, marshals investigating possible cause | amNewYork

A fatal apartment fire in East New York resulted in one death and one critical injury, complicating rescue efforts due to heavy clutter and smoke.

Man killed after raging fire breaks out at NYC senior center: FDNY

A fire in an Upper West Side building for the elderly resulted in one fatality and extensive emergency response.

Man's body found at scene of NYC apartment fire

A man was found dead in a Queens apartment after a fire, with the cause of the blaze still under investigation.

Five people taken to hospital after fire at shop with flats above in Willesden

A serious fire on Willesden High Road led to 60 firefighters responding, five people hospitalized, and ongoing investigations into the cause.

Man taken to hospital after fire damages flat at care facility in Bromley

A man was hospitalized following a fire at a care facility in Bromley, with the cause under investigation.

Roaring Brooklyn fire leaves man dead, marshals investigating possible cause | amNewYork

A fatal apartment fire in East New York resulted in one death and one critical injury, complicating rescue efforts due to heavy clutter and smoke.

Man killed after raging fire breaks out at NYC senior center: FDNY

A fire in an Upper West Side building for the elderly resulted in one fatality and extensive emergency response.

Man's body found at scene of NYC apartment fire

A man was found dead in a Queens apartment after a fire, with the cause of the blaze still under investigation.

Five people taken to hospital after fire at shop with flats above in Willesden

A serious fire on Willesden High Road led to 60 firefighters responding, five people hospitalized, and ongoing investigations into the cause.

Man taken to hospital after fire damages flat at care facility in Bromley

A man was hospitalized following a fire at a care facility in Bromley, with the cause under investigation.
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Four members of crew filming zombie movie hospitalized after ending up in Acton pond

Film crew fell through thin ice while shooting a movie, leading to emergency rescue efforts.
All involved in the incident are expected to fully recover.

Two Dead in Small Plane Crash in Hawaii

A small plane crash near Honolulu killed two people during a training flight, with the pilot losing control shortly after takeoff.

Caver brought back to the surface after 75 hours underground

Ottavia Piana was rescued from a cave after a 75-hour mission, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Alpine and Speleological Rescue Service.

Water treatment works fault impacts supply

SES Water requests careful water usage following a fault affecting supply to 4,000 homes.
#flooding

Bronx Water Main Break Floods Streets and Submerges Cars

New York City is addressing a significant water main break in the Bronx causing substantial flooding and road closures, with no reported injuries.

Bronx Water Main Break Floods Streets and Submerges Cars

A significant water main break in the Bronx caused severe flooding, submerging cars and leading to road closures, but no injuries were reported.

Massive water main break floods streets, submerges cars in the Bronx

A major water main break caused severe flooding in the Bronx, leaving cars submerged and emergency crews struggling to manage the situation.

Busted water main floods Bronx streets, displacing residents and halting traffic - Bronx Times

A water main burst in Bedford Park caused severe flooding, affecting residents and traffic, while emergency responders rescued stranded individuals.

Bronx Water Main Break Floods Streets and Submerges Cars

New York City is addressing a significant water main break in the Bronx causing substantial flooding and road closures, with no reported injuries.

Bronx Water Main Break Floods Streets and Submerges Cars

A significant water main break in the Bronx caused severe flooding, submerging cars and leading to road closures, but no injuries were reported.

Massive water main break floods streets, submerges cars in the Bronx

A major water main break caused severe flooding in the Bronx, leaving cars submerged and emergency crews struggling to manage the situation.

Busted water main floods Bronx streets, displacing residents and halting traffic - Bronx Times

A water main burst in Bedford Park caused severe flooding, affecting residents and traffic, while emergency responders rescued stranded individuals.
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NYC building inferno leaves man dead as charred bikes, propane tanks seen in rubble

A fire in a Brooklyn home resulted in one death and one critical injury early Tuesday morning.
#infrastructure

Video shows substation blast that knocked out subway power, leaving thousands stuck

An electrical substation explosion in Brooklyn disrupted subway service, affecting thousands of riders and highlighting the aging infrastructure of the transit system.

Bronx Water Main Break Floods Streets and Submerges Cars

A major water main break in the Bronx caused significant property damage but thankfully resulted in no injuries.

Video shows substation blast that knocked out subway power, leaving thousands stuck

An electrical substation explosion in Brooklyn disrupted subway service, affecting thousands of riders and highlighting the aging infrastructure of the transit system.

Bronx Water Main Break Floods Streets and Submerges Cars

A major water main break in the Bronx caused significant property damage but thankfully resulted in no injuries.
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#natural-disaster

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu, causing widespread destruction and a chaotic response due to disrupted communications and lack of resources.

Mayotte, Cyclone-Hit French Territory, Imposes Curfew as Aid Is Rushed In

Tropical Cyclone Chido devastated Mayotte, leading to a curfew and raising concerns for casualties among undocumented residents.

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu, causing widespread destruction and a chaotic response due to disrupted communications and lack of resources.

Mayotte, Cyclone-Hit French Territory, Imposes Curfew as Aid Is Rushed In

Tropical Cyclone Chido devastated Mayotte, leading to a curfew and raising concerns for casualties among undocumented residents.
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Pedestrian taken to hospital after car and moped crash in East Dulwich

A pedestrian was injured in a crash involving a moped and a car in East Dulwich, with both the pedestrian and moped rider hospitalized.

Lamborghini fleeing CHP crashes into multiple cars, flips over and catches fire in Tarzana

A Lamborghini SUV fleeing police crashed into multiple cars in Tarzana, leading to a fire and leaving the driver seriously injured.

3 dead, others injured in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin

A student at a Christian school opened fire, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries, before reportedly dying by suicide.

3 Dead, Multiple Wounded In Shooting At A School in Madison, Wisconsin

Community and leadership rally in support of those affected by the tragic school shooting.
#tornado

Surprise Tornado Touches Down on Scotts Valley

A rare tornado caused significant damage in Scotts Valley, California, injuring five and resulting in road closures and power outages.

Tornado Hits Center of Scotts Valley, Flips Cars and Injures Five

A tornado caused damage in Scotts Valley, but no fatalities or major injuries were reported, illustrating the community's fortunate circumstances.

Surprise Tornado Touches Down on Scotts Valley

A rare tornado caused significant damage in Scotts Valley, California, injuring five and resulting in road closures and power outages.

Tornado Hits Center of Scotts Valley, Flips Cars and Injures Five

A tornado caused damage in Scotts Valley, but no fatalities or major injuries were reported, illustrating the community's fortunate circumstances.
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#traffic-incident

11-year-old rolls minivan in Northern California, is rescued by Highway Patrol after joyride

An 11-year-old driver led officers on a reckless chase across several highways, ultimately crashing a minivan after driving through flooded conditions.

Cyclist left fighting for his life after crash involving bus in Streatham

A cyclist is critically injured after a bus collision in Streatham Hill, with ongoing investigations by the police.

Teenager in hospital after crash outside tube station

A teenage girl was hospitalized due to a pedestrian-car crash in Stanmore, but her injuries are not serious.

Man in his 20s dies after being hit by car on M25

A man in his 20s tragically died after being struck by a car on the M25.

11-year-old rolls minivan in Northern California, is rescued by Highway Patrol after joyride

An 11-year-old driver led officers on a reckless chase across several highways, ultimately crashing a minivan after driving through flooded conditions.

Cyclist left fighting for his life after crash involving bus in Streatham

A cyclist is critically injured after a bus collision in Streatham Hill, with ongoing investigations by the police.

Teenager in hospital after crash outside tube station

A teenage girl was hospitalized due to a pedestrian-car crash in Stanmore, but her injuries are not serious.

Man in his 20s dies after being hit by car on M25

A man in his 20s tragically died after being struck by a car on the M25.
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Two taken to hospital after double decker bus crashes into South Norwood bridge

Two people hospitalized after double decker bus crash into South Norwood bridge; others treated on-site.

Kingston man gets second degree burns as hot water tank bursts on him

A serious accident occurred due to negligence in managing water leaks in a council flat, leading to injuries and inadequate emergency response.

Power out, trees down following S.F. tornado warning

San Franciscans faced a tornado alert early in the morning due to severe weather, leading to widespread damage and power outages.

Investigation underway after Barking storage units damaged in early morning fire

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at storage units in Barking with no injuries reported after multiple early morning calls.

Man in hospital after 'setting himself alight' in Islington road

A man set himself on fire in Islington and is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Oregon Legislature approves $218 million in additional wildfire funding in emergency session

Local businesses play a crucial role in emergency response during wildfires.

Waymo's robotaxis pass the first responder test

Waymo's robotaxis successfully respond to emergency vehicles and have passed independent safety evaluations, highlighting industry-leading safety protocols.

2 students, staff member burned at Boston elementary school

A burn incident occurred at a Dorchester school involving students and staff, with one student seriously injured.

Birmingham fairground ride crashes to the ground, injuring several people

A fairground ride malfunction in Birmingham caused injuries, but none were life-threatening.
Emergency services quickly responded to the incident with multiple injuries reported.

'Instinct kicked in': Women brave freezing ocean to help shark stranded on Maine beach

Two friends rescued a stranded shark on a beach in Maine, emphasizing the importance of taking action in emergency situations.

Service delayed after rideshare driver says he followed GPS onto Green Line tracks

Rideshare drivers must exercise caution and accountability, especially when following GPS directions to avoid dangerous mistakes on transit tracks.

Wind-whipped fire burns two mobile homes on 79th Street in Miami-Dade, fire-rescue says

A significant fire damaged multiple mobile homes in Gladeview but resulted in no reported injuries.

Rush hour power outage leaves 3,500 NYC subway riders stranded on trains for hours: 'Absolutely brutal commute'

Thousands of New Yorkers were stranded underground for hours on F trains due to a power outage during rush hour.
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