Emergency Response News - Latest Updates & Headlines
NDRF conducts statewide monsoon, disaster preparedness drills across Maharashtra
New Delhi, April 15: In a significant display of operational readiness and commitment to public safety, the 5th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) carried out a large-scale monsoon and disaster preparedness exercise across multiple locations in Maharashtra on Tuesday.
Patients safely relocated after fire at Lucknow hospital; five stable: Officials
Lucknow, April 15: Following a fire at Lokbandhu Hospital in Lucknow late on Monday night, several patients were safely relocated to nearby hospitals, including Civil Hospital, where they are now under medical care. Officials confirmed that five of the patients are in stable condition.
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, IFRC strengthen humanitarian partnership
Abu Dhabi, April 9: Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Development and International Organisations, met with Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, Under Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), at the Ministry's headquarters in Abu Dhabi to discuss ways to strengthen humanitarian cooperation.
Fire incident reported at restraunt in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar
New Delhi, April 8: The Delhi Fire Service received a call about a fire at a restaurant in Old Rajinder Nagar on Tuesday. As per the information, two fire tenders rushed to the accident spot.
Madhya Pradesh: Fire breaks out at warehouse in Morena
Morena, April 8: A fire broke out at a warehouse in Madhya Pradesh's Morena on Tuesday.
Jaipur Collectorate gets bomb threat, evacuated
Jaipur, April 3: The Jaipur District Collectorate received a bomb threat on Thursday, following which it was evacuated, police said.
Noida: Massive blaze breaks out in Surajpur factory, firefighters attempt to control
Noida, March 31: A massive fire broke out at a factory in Noida's Surajpur on Monday. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and are currently working to bring the blaze under control.
Delhi: Fire breaks out at multispeciality hospital in Laxmi Nagar
New Delhi, March 31: A fire broke out at a multispeciality hospital in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, an official said.
Israel sends rescue team to Thailand after earthquake
Tel Aviv, March 30: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed that an Israeli professional rescue and aid team be sent to Thailand to help with the aftermath of the earthquake there.
Punjab provides 165 new smartphones to emergency response vehicles
Chandigarh, March 25: In a significant move to improve the emergency response time, Punjab Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla on Tuesday distributed 165 new smartphones to emergency response vehicles (ERVs) under the Emergency Response Support System.
NHAI, Amrita Hospital to train ambulance personnel to prevent road fatalities
New Delhi, March 24: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amrita Hospital to train ambulance workers to prevent road fatalities.
South Korea battles multiple wildfires in southeastern region amid strong dry winds
Seoul, March 23: South Korea was battling to contain multiple wildfires raging across the southeastern region on Sunday, with strong and dry winds hindering efforts to bring the blaze under control, authorities said.
South Korea: Yoon offers condolences for wildfire victims
Seoul, March 23: South Korean Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol offered his condolences on Sunday for firefighters and government officials who were killed while battling wildfires.
South Korea: Four killed as wildfires ravage southeastern region
Seoul, March 23: At least four people were killed, six people were injured and some 1,500 people were evacuated as wildfires fueled by strong winds have scorched areas of the South Korea's southeastern region, disaster authorities said on Sunday.
India sends 10 tons of assistance to inundated Botswana
Gaborone, March 23: Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said that India sent the first tranche of assistance in Botswana in the wake of floods.
Maharashtra: Efforts underway to control massive fire at MIDC in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai, March 22: The efforts to control the massive fire that broke out in Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area of Shiravane, Navi Mumbai, are underway," the official said on Saturday.
IMD issues thunderstorm warning for parts of Telangana
Hyderabad, March 21: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds and hailstorms in six districts of Telangana for the next three days.
Major fire in London substation, Heathrow Airport shut
New Delhi, March 21: London's Heathrow Airport has been shut down for the day after a fire in a substation in the western part of the city led to a power outage and has left more than 16,000 homes without electricity.
J-K: Several houses gutted as fire breaks out in Anantnag
Anantnag, March 20: Several houses were severely damaged in a fire that broke out in the Kadipora area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Thursday.
Fire breaks out in restaurant near Moolchand Flyover in Delhi
New Delhi, March 19: A fire broke out at a restaurant near Moolchand Flyover in Delhi on Tuesday evening, fire officials said.
Massive fire in Jaipur warehouse: Over 30 fire engines deployed, nearby residents evacuated
Jaipur, March 13: A massive fire broke out early on Thursday morning in a fan belt warehouse near Road No. 12 in the Murlipura police station area.
Massive fire breaks out in Gwalior cowshed; casualties averted
Gwalior, March 6: A devastating incident of fire is reported in the Lal Tipara Gaushala (cowshed), some 15 km away from Gwalior main city, when an unknown source of fire ignited the straw-made sofas, causing a massive fire.
Maharashtra: Fire breaks out near Sanpada Car Shed in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai, March 4: Fire broke out in shrubs and bushes near Sanpada Car Shed in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday. Two fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the blaze.
Telangana: 200 personnel will be deployed in SLBC tunnel rescue operation as efforts intensify
Nagarkurnool, February 28: Rescue operations are ongoing in Nagarkurnool after a tunnel collapsed on February 22, trapping eight workers. Efforts to rescue them have been intensified, with a total of 200 personnel set to be deployed at the site.
Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Salsette Building in Byculla East; Level-I call declared
Mumbai, February 28: A fire broke out at Salsette Building No. 27, near New Grade Insta Mill on B A Road in Byculla East on Friday. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) declared a Level-I call at 10:45 AM.
Maharashtra: Massive fire breaks out at auto parts shop in Bhiwandi
Bhiwandi, February 24: A massive fire broke out in an auto parts shop in Bhiwandi's Vanjar Patti Naka area, as per Bhiwandi fire officials.
Rajasthan: Rajcop Citizen App sets record with 21,000 downloads in a day
Jaipur, Feb 15: The Rajcop Citizen App, developed by Rajasthan Police to enhance public safety, has garnered significant attention. In a record-breaking feat, over 21,000 people downloaded the app in a single day.
Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Bandra terminus coaching depot, no injuries reported
Mumbai, February 9: A minor fire broke out at the Bandra Terminus Coaching Depot in Mumbai on Saturday evening, according to Western Railway. The fire was brought under control and fully extinguished.
Kerala: Fire Breaks Out at Automobile Service Centre in Kochi
Kochi, February 6: A fire broke out at an automobile service centre in Kochi in Kerala on Thursday.
Daring act by Kerala woman to rescue husband from well
Ernakulam, Feb 5: A 56-year-old woman rescued her husband who fell into a well in their house while plucking peppercorns in Kerala on Wednesday.
39 killed, 2,409 injured in Balochistan road accidents in January: Report
Balochistan, February 4: There has been a concerning increase in road accidents in Balochistan, according to a recent report published by the Medical Emergency Response Centers (MERC) 1122.
Bihar: 12 devotees injured after pickup van crashes into electric pole in Buxar
Patna, Feb 3: At least 12 devotees were left injured on Monday when a pickup van they were travelling in crashed into an electric pole in Bihar's Buxar district, police said.
Ghaziabad: LPG truck blaze doused, no casualties reported
Ghaziabad, February 1: A fire that broke out in a truck loaded with LPG cylinders near Bhopura Chowk on Loni Road, Ghaziabad, was "completely doused", officials said on Friday.
US: Small plane carrying 2 crashes in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, February 1: A small plane with two people on board crashed near a shopping centre in Northeast Philadelphia.
South Korea: Busan airplane fire leaves seven with minor injuries
Seoul, Jan 29: At least seven people have been injured after a fire broke out in an aeroplane at South Korea's Busan airport, all with minor injuries, fire authorities said on Wednesday.
J-K: Fire breaks out in govt quarter in Srinagar
Srinagar, January 28: A fire broke out in a government quarter located in the Jawahar Nagar area of Srinagar on Tuesday.
NDRF has set global standards in disaster response, management: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the role of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on the occasion of its Raising Day, saying the specialised department has set global standards in responding to disasters and managing them.
1st Battalion of NDRF celebrates 20th Raising Day
Guwahati, January 19: The 1st Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated its 20th Raising Day on Sunday and commemorated two decades of dedicated service to the nation, as per a press release.
Fire at energy storage facility forces evacuations in US California
San Francisco, Jan 18: A fire at an energy storage facility of the Moss Landing Power Plant near Monterey Bay, the US state of California, forced evacuations.
Despite progress Taiwan's civil defence efforts still inadequate
Taipei, January 14: Taiwan has made significant progress in strengthening its civil defence under President Lai Ching-te, but experts warn that further measures are needed to ensure the country's resilience against growing threats, particularly from China, Taiwan News reported.