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Delhi Fire Service Responds to Over 400,000 Emergency Calls in 15 Years: Rising Fatalities and Major Incidents
Nov 07, 2025 12:41 am CST
The Delhi Fire Service has responded to over 400,000 emergency calls in the past 15 years, with fatalities rising dramatically since 2020. The department, operating 66 fire stations with 245 vehicles, has dealt with numerous catastrophic incidents including the Mundka, Anaj Mandi, and Alipur fires. Officials cite illegal operations and disregard for safety regulations as major contributing factors to these deadly incidents.
Fatal Building Collapse in Tamil Nadu as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Southern India
Oct 22, 2025 05:20 pm CST
Two women have died in Cuddalore after a building collapsed during heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu. The state and neighboring Andhra Pradesh face red alerts for extremely heavy rainfall as a low pressure system approaches from the Bay of Bengal. Government officials have implemented extensive preparedness measures including school closures, evacuation plans, and deployment of disaster response teams across affected regions.
Rescue Efforts Continue for 91 Students Trapped in Indonesian Islamic School Collapse
Oct 01, 2025 11:01 am CST
Rescue teams are working desperately to save 91 students trapped under rubble after an Islamic boarding school collapsed in East Java, Indonesia. The century-old al Khoziny school was undergoing unauthorized expansion when its structure gave way during afternoon prayers, leaving three confirmed dead and 100 injured as rescuers provide vital supplies through narrow gaps to keep survivors alive.
Deadly 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Philippines: 19 Confirmed Dead in Cebu Island
Oct 01, 2025 08:43 am CST
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines on Tuesday night, causing building collapses and claiming at least 19 lives on Cebu island. Rescue operations continue in Bogo and San Remigio as authorities search for survivors among collapsed buildings, with power restored to affected areas after widespread outages. The Philippines, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," experiences frequent seismic activity, with this shallow quake triggering 379 aftershocks across the region.
2 Killed, 12 Injured In Indore Building Collapse, Residents Blame Rats
Sep 23, 2025 02:44 pm CST
Preliminary findings suggest that the building was 10-15 years old.
2 Dead, 12 Injured As 3-Storey House Collapses In Indore
Sep 23, 2025 10:09 am CST
A three-storey house collapsed in Indore's Ranipura area on Monday night following rains, killing two persons and injuring 12 others, officials said.