Fire

Three arrested in Hong Kong building fire that killed 44, over 300 missing

Three arrested in Hong Kong building fire that killed 44, over 300 missing

National Times Bureau :- At least 44 people have died and nearly 300 are missing after Hong Kong’s worst fire in 30 years tore through high-rise apartment buildings covered in flammable bamboo scaffolding. The blaze broke out on Wednesday in the Tai Po area. According to local media, police have arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the incident. The fire started in the afternoon at the bamboo scaffolding on the outside of a 32-storey building under renovation and quickly spread to seven other towers within the same eight-building complex. Strong winds and construction netting helped the…
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Fire engulfs five luxury tents at Jain Resort in Jaisalmer; all tourists safe

Fire engulfs five luxury tents at Jain Resort in Jaisalmer; all tourists safe

National Times Bureau :- A massive fire broke out at a luxury resort in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer late Thursday evening, sparking chaos among tourists. According to the police, no casualties were reported, but five luxury tents were completely destroyed in the blaze. Eyewitnesses said the flames spread rapidly through the resort, prompting guests to flee in panic. With no fire tenders or civil defense teams reaching the spot in time, resort staff and tourists tried to control the flames by throwing sand. The intensity of the fire was so high that it could be seen from almost a km away. Rajasthan…
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Ludhiana: Fire Breaks Out at Residential Property, Family Evacuated Safely

Ludhiana: Fire Breaks Out at Residential Property, Family Evacuated Safely

National Times Bureau :- Ludhiana witnessed a major fire on Wednesday at a residential building near the petrol pump street in Bharat Nagar Chowk, causing panic among residents and passersby. The blaze began on the ground floor and quickly spread to the upper levels, prompting an urgent evacuation. Initial reports indicate that thick smoke was first seen emanating from one room before spreading to an adjacent room. Neighbors quickly alerted the family and assisted in their evacuation before the fire could escalate. All family members were safely rescued by local residents before the fire grew uncontrollable. The fire department dispatched…
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Fire breaks out at Amritsar Civil Hospital, 15 children evacuated safely

Fire breaks out at Amritsar Civil Hospital, 15 children evacuated safely

National Times Bureau :- Panic struck Amritsar Civil Hospital on Monday morning after a sudden fire broke out in the blood bank area around 7.30 am. The blaze reportedly started in a refrigerator inside the blood bank, believed to have overheated and caught fire. The incident triggered chaos as the children’s ward was located adjacent to the blood bank. Hospital staff quickly responded, breaking glass windows to prevent smoke accumulation inside the building. Around 15 children from the ward were immediately evacuated and shifted to a safer location. Using fire extinguishers collected from different floors, the staff managed to control…
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Masked Man Shoots at Medical Store in Khaira, Gurdaspur

Masked Man Shoots at Medical Store in Khaira, Gurdaspur

National Times Bureau :- This morning around 9:15 AM, a masked man fired a few shots at a medical store in Khaira, Gurdaspur, and then ran away. Luckily, no one was hurt. After getting the news, the police quickly came to the spot. The store owner, Harjeet Singh (Dr. Hari), said that as usual he had opened his shop when a masked man came on a Splendor bike from Wadala Bangar Adda side. The man stopped on the road and fired two or three bullets towards the shop. The bullets hit the glass in front of the store, but nobody…
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