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4 hours ago

The earthquake app on your phone will buzz Thursday morning. Here's why it's (probably) not an earthquake

Millions of people who have the My Shake app on their phones also will get an alert Thursday at 10:16 a.m. saying the system is being tested. In the Bay Area, BART plans to automatically slow down its trains and have them come to a brief stop, as the system is programmed to do during significant earthquakes. Events will be held at Oakland City Hall, the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, and other locations.
California
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fromCbsnews
12 hours ago

White Plains parking garage partially collapses onto cars inside

Partial collapse of a White Plains parking garage crushed multiple cars; roads are closed, no injuries reported, and the cause remains unknown.
#explosion
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

At Starbase, SpaceX is taking firefighting into its own hands | TechCrunch

SpaceX established a Starbase Volunteer Fire Department at 1 Rocket Road with SpaceX staff as directors to provide fire prevention, suppression, and public safety services.
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Canada news

7 people injured after explosion at Toronto construction site | CBC News

Seven people were hospitalized after a natural gas explosion and fire on the 22nd floor of a Toronto high-rise construction site; workers were evacuated.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Toronto

Small plane crashes in Toronto field, 3 people walk away unhurt | CBC News

Three people walked away uninjured after a small plane crashed in a field in Toronto's east end Monday night.
#flooding
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Nor'easter brings flooding to US east coast as storm sweeps away homes in Alaska

A nor'easter battered the U.S. East Coast causing coastal flooding and emergencies while Typhoon Halong remnants devastated remote western Alaska, displacing residents and prompting rescues.
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
3 days ago

When Everything Goes Wrong on a Ride: A Cyclist's Survival Guide

When a ride becomes unsafe, prioritize the most direct safe route home, reduce effort, manage mechanical/physical/weather issues, refuel and call for help if needed.
#helicopter-crash
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
California

Helicopter crash critically injures 3, shuts down Highway 50 in Sacramento

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
California

Helicopter crash critically injures 3, shuts down Highway 50 in Sacramento

#tennessee
US news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Tennessee: 19 missing after deadly explosives plant blast DW 10/10/2025

An explosion at a Tennessee munitions plant left at least 19 people unaccounted for, with confirmed fatalities and rescue efforts hindered by secondary blasts.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Devastating' Blast at Tennessee Bomb Factory Kills Multiple People, Several Still Missing

A massive explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Tennessee caused confirmed deaths, multiple missing people, widespread damage, secondary explosions, and an ongoing emergency response.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Powerful blast at a Tennessee military explosives plant rattles homes miles away

A massive explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Hickman County, Tennessee destroyed a building, caused brush fires, and left at least 13 people unaccounted for.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'I was hit by a car, thrown on the bonnet then run over'

A woman suffered multiple catastrophic injuries after being struck and run over by a car and has made a remarkable recovery, returning to work and running.
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Volunteer firefighter shortage at crisis level, New Jersey chiefs warn

Statewide, New Jersey has seen about a 20% drop in volunteers, declining from more than 30,000 volunteers in 2010 to just under 25,000 by the end of 2024, according to the state's Department of Community Affairs. Within individual departments, some of the numbers plunged significantly. "In 2005, I happened to run the numbers this morning, Pennsauken had 150 volunteer members," Pennsauken Fire Chief Jonathan Hutton said. "Today, we have 16 [volunteers]."
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

Penge fire: 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze at Poundland on High Street in southeast London

A large early-morning fire engulfed a two-storey terraced shop on Penge High Street, requiring 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters to tackle the blaze.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Man, 89, hit and killed by vehicle in Franklin

An 89-year-old Franklin resident, Ugo Ciannavei, was struck and killed by a vehicle near 354 Pleasant St.; emergency responders transported him to hospital and the crash is under investigation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Tenants to be rehomed after 'life-changing' fire

Wandsworth Council has permanently rehoused almost all secure-tenancy residents of Fox House, Battersea, after a life-changing fire on 10 September destroyed parts of the building.
#bus-crash
#building-collapse
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Spain: 10 injured, 4 missing after Madrid building collapse DW 10/07/2025

A five-story building under construction partially collapsed near Madrid's Plaza Mayor, leaving four people missing and at least ten injured, prompting evacuation and emergency response.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Emergency services scrambled to secondary school as man dies after falling unwell

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
London
#nepal-floods
New York City
fromsilive
1 week ago

FDNY battles fire on Staten Island

FDNY extinguished a second-floor fire at 514 Broadway in West Brighton; no injuries, 12 units and 60 personnel responded, cause under investigation.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Massive fire breaks out at refinery in El Segundo

An explosion and fire rocked a refinery in El Segundo on Thursday night, causing massive balls of flames that could be seen for miles. The cause of the incident was unclear, and officials have not provided any details. The orange flames and plumes of smoke were visible for miles in the El Segundo and South Bay area and fire personnel were on scene shooting streams of water at the fire.
Los Angeles
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fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Firefighters battle blaze in Freiburg industrial complex

A massive warehouse fire in Freiburg destroyed an industrial complex, causing about €75 million in damage and displacing multiple businesses while cleanup and investigations continue.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Schools and airport shut as Hurricane Imelda moves over Bermuda

Category 2 Hurricane Imelda struck Bermuda, causing destructive winds, damaging waves and flash flooding; 100 soldiers deployed to secure infrastructure, clear roads and assist shelters.
#gas-explosion
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Munich: Police deployed amid reports of explosions DW 10/01/2025

Media reports have said there was an explosion in the northern part of the city. A fire in a detached house in northern Munich set off a large emergency operation on Tuesday, with police and firefighters blocking roads and urging residents to avoid the Lerchenau area. A police spokesman said there was no danger to the public, though the incident caused significant traffic disruption.
Miscellaneous
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fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Lockdown lifted at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey

Lockdown at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey was lifted after personnel sheltered; cause of the lockdown remains unknown.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

23 people displaced, 2 pets dead after fire at Toronto apartment building | CBC News

A late-night apartment fire displaced 23 residents, hospitalized five people, and killed two pets; investigators are determining the cause.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Child, mother pulled from surf in back-to-back Sonoma Coast rescues

Two beachgoers, including a 9-year-old girl, were rescued during powerful surf on the Sonoma County coast and taken to hospitals.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

London high street shut down after huge fire by Odeon cinema

A major blaze at a disused kebab shop in Beckenham sent thick smoke, prompted an extensive emergency response, resulted in no reported injuries, and remains under investigation.
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

GP screamed for help as West Brom fan died at game but nothing came'

A GP performed CPR on a fan in cardiac arrest at Hillsborough while stewards failed to respond or provide a defibrillator, and pre-hospital care was chaotic.
New York City
fromNBC New York
2 weeks ago

FDNY responds to report of suspicious powder at Park Avenue hotel

Emergency responders handled a suspicious powder incident at the Loews Regency New York Hotel; no injuries reported and the powder's nature remains unclear.
fromwww.thelocal.es
2 weeks ago

Spain's Valencia on red alert as region battered by heavy rain

Spain's Aemet weather agency warned of "extraordinary danger" in Tarragona (Catalonia), Castellon, and Valencia for Sunday afternoon and evening, and Monday, a warning echoed by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. As forecast, it rained heavily throughout Sunday night in the eastern region, with more than 80 litres per square metre accumulated in several parts of Valencia. In the town of Aldaia, where the ravine has burst its banks, 57 litres per square metre fell in 35 minutes.
Miscellaneous
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Two BPD officers injured in South End crash

Two Boston police officers were seriously injured, non-life-threatening, in an early-morning South End vehicle crash; a third driver was also injured and hospitalized.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

FEMA's Useless Director Is Allegedly Frequently Inaccessible

FEMA's emergency response was hampered by an inaccessible acting administrator and a new approval policy requiring Homeland Security secretary sign-off for expenditures over $100,000.
#fire
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Firefighters remain at scene of large blaze at Balbriggan waste facility as residents told to 'keep windows closed'

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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Firefighters remain at scene of large blaze at Balbriggan waste facility as residents told to 'keep windows closed'

California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

The Eaton Fire: How the system failed Altadena

Systemic failures and unclear evacuation authority caused delayed alerts during the Jan. 7 and 8 L.A. fires, leaving west Altadena unalerted and contributing to fatalities.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Hunter dies in Connecticut after falling from tree, police say

A hunter fell from a tree in Enfield, Connecticut, was transported from the woods, and was later pronounced dead at Baystate Medical Center; the incident is under investigation.
Science
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

This Chinese EV's Fire Plan: Yeet The Entire Battery

A system ejects an EV battery upon detecting thermal runaway, propelling the smoldering pack up to 20 feet away to protect vehicle occupants.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Marylebone flood: Homes evacuated and Westminster Magistrates' Court shut as water pipe bursts

Westminster Magistrates' Court is closed and homes in Marylebone evacuated a burst water main flooded a nearby central London street. Footage posted online shows the moment thousands of gallons of water spilled pout leaving roads completely submerged. Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been dealing with flooding across the area around Enford Street, the London Fire Brigade said.
Public health
#residential-fire
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

3 shot at ICE office in Dallas, and the shooter is dead, official says

Three people were shot at a Dallas ICE office; the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
#earthquake
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Charlie Didn't Suffer': Mentor Recounts Harrowing Effort To Save Charlie Kirk's Life On Way To Hospital

I heard a shot, then, out of the corner of my eye, I see Charlie go back. And, so, I start to go toward Charlie, and I see that the security guys are already there. So, then I duck, thinking, Okay, maybe there's other shots coming.' Turek continued: I know the security guys are already taking him out. And so, I'm running with them toward the carIf you lost a son, what would you do?
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

Serious police incident unfolding in York County, Pennsylvania

Emergency responders are on the scene of a serious shooting incident involving law enforcement in York County, Pennsylvania, according to officials.
US news
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Can We Trust AI to Save Lives?

Co-authored by Stephen O'Brien and Michael Hogan As AI becomes more autonomous, its potential for higher status and increased authority in human-AI teamwork scenarios is concerning. A serious problem arises when human trust in AI masks inappropriate reliance on AI and poor human-AI teamwork performance. This is particularly concerning in life-or-death situations where erosion of human agency can be fatal.
Healthcare
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Rescuers search for missing people as deadly Indonesia floods recede

Severe rains triggered deadly flash floods and landslides in Bali and East Nusa Tenggara, killing at least 23 people and prompting a weeklong state of emergency.
#heathrow-airport
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Best Workplaces for Innovators 2025: Innovative Leader of the Year

In 2019, as an entrepreneur in residence at Alphabet's X, the Moonshot Factory, Sarah Russell created Bellwether, which harnesses AI and data to assess natural disaster risk and mitigate impact on communities. Bellwether forecasts probabilities for severe weather, provides aerial images to first responders, and helps insurers understand disaster risk. When Hurricane Helene struck last September, the tool processed 75,000 images from Civil Air Patrol in a matter of minutes rather than days.
Artificial intelligence
fromEuro Weekly News
1 month ago

Coach with 60 passengers overturns on C-32

A coach carrying approximately 60 passengers overturned near Santa Susanna, Barcelona, on Sunday, September 7resulting in 10 injuries, two of which were serious. Of the passengers, 53 were attended by emergency services, with the remainder unharmed or suffering only minor injuries. The vehicle, which was travelling from Lloret de Mar to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, left the road and descended a slope, coming to rest in an area covered with dense vegetation.
Barcelona
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Beaches closed after shark kills man in his 50s near Sydney

A man died from critical injuries in a suspected shark attack at Long Reef Beach; nearby beaches closed while authorities search and investigate.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Person injured in possible freeway shooting on southbound I-880 near Oakland Coliseum

A person was injured in a possible freeway shooting on southbound I-880 near the Oakland Coliseum; the victim was placed on a stretcher and taken by ambulance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Someone needs to answer for what happened': Lisbon reacts to streetcar crash that killed 16

Antonio Azevedo was in central Lisbon early on Wednesday evening, waiting to gather enough tourists for a ride in his tuk-tuk, when he heard what sounded like dozens of glass containers being dropped into rubbish trucks. The driver looked around Restauradores Square but saw no trucks, only smoke rising from the lower station of the Elevador da Gloria funicular railway, 100 metres from where his vehicle was parked.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Fifteen people in hospital after bus hits pedestrians outside London Victoria station

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Couple climbs through sunroof to help screaming toddler left in car at South Shore shopping plaza

Around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Hingham police received a report that a child was alone in a car and screaming for their mother outside the Whole Foods at 94 Derby St. The couple who called 911 had parked next to the vehicle and heard the child, who was in a car seat in the back seat, police said. "The windows were all closed, the engine was off, and the sun roof was open," police said.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Huge fire in Kilburn wrecks house and leaves five needing treatment after 60 firefighters race to the scene

A Kilburn semi-detached flat fire destroyed the first floor and roof; five people were hospitalised and firefighters brought the blaze under control by early morning.
US news
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Cop Who Fatally Struck a Man in Flushing Meadows Park Wasn't Even Looking: Witnesses - Streetsblog New York City

An NYPD cruiser struck and killed Erasmos Huerta Gonzalez in Flushing Meadows Corona Park while officers were reportedly distracted and paramedics delayed.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll rises

Powerful earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan have killed over 1,400, injured thousands, flattened villages, and hampered rescue due to rough terrain and damaged mud-brick homes.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Everyone is so sad and upset' - Mayo beekeeper dies after being stung while helping at hive

Kathleen Devine, who was in her 70s and from Knockmore, Ballina, died after a suspected allergic reaction to a sting at a farm near Ballycastle. She and her husband Des had celebrated the marriage of their daughter only last Friday. The couple had been helping a friend to harvest honey from a hive when the incident happened. Ms Devine was wearing a protective suit, but one or two bees are believed to have got inside her suit and stung her.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Woman (70s) dies after she is stung by bees while collecting honey in Co Mayo

A woman in her 70s died after being injured while collecting honey from beehives; several people were injured and two were hospitalized in serious condition.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Richmond Hill fire injures 4, police say | CBC News

Four people were taken to hospital after a fire in Richmond Hill Monday morning. York Region police say they were called after 3 a.m. to a home near Skywood Drive and Rollinghill Road. Nearby residents were evacuated. The fire has since been put out, though police say emergency responders remain on scene in case of hot spots. It's not clear at this point the extent of the victims' injuries, police say.
Toronto
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bicyclist dies following collision with vehicle in Woodside Friday

A bicyclist died after colliding with a pickup truck at the Four Corners intersection of Highways 35 and 84 in Woodside.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Police swarm Heathrow jet after passenger 'attacks crew and tries to open plane door'

A passenger on a Saudia Boeing 787 at Heathrow allegedly punched a crew member, tried to open a cabin door, prompting emergency response and arrest.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Passenger arrested at Heathrow after punching flight attendant'

A passenger on Saudia Flight SV119 at Heathrow allegedly assaulted a crew member and tried to open a jet door; police arrested him.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'A man got attacked and nobody responded to the alarm'

A man was violently attacked on a DLR train at Stratford while bystanders' emergency calls failed and staff did not respond promptly.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Woman hospitalised after Galway cinema is damaged by heavy rain

Severe rain caused structural damage and flooding at the EYE Cinema in Wellpark Retail Park, prompting evacuation, one hospital precautionary transfer, and temporary closure.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Residents of Dublin town advised to 'stay indoors and keep windows closed' as fire breaks out at waste disposal plant

Residents in the Balbriggan area of Dublin have been advised to "stay indoors and keep their windows closed" after a large fire broke out at a waste disposal plant. Dublin Fire Brigade were notified around 6.30am that the fire had broken out, with nine units currently at the scene in Balbriggan. Shortly before 8am, Dublin Fire Brigade shared a photo of smoke drifting across road,
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Dozens of students at Mass. elementary school stung by bees on first day of school

More than 40 students at David Mindess School were assessed by the department for potential allergic reactions or other medical concerns, according to the local fire department.
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Burning Man attendee airlifted after possible electrocution

A Burning Man attendee stepped into a puddle, was potentially electrocuted and airlifted to a trauma center amid stormy, muddy conditions.
#school-shooting
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

After a Dramatic Birth in a McDonald's Parking Lot, Baby Earns a Fitting Nickname

A Michigan mother unexpectedly delivered her fourth child, Matilda, in a McDonald's parking lot, prompting the family to nickname her 'McTilly'.
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