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Lightning Sparks Three-Tank Blaze at Glenpool Pipeline Facility
local7 days ago

Lightning Sparks Three-Tank Blaze at Glenpool Pipeline Facility

Lightning struck Explorer Pipeline’s Glenpool tank farm, igniting a blaze that involved three tanks of liquid petroleum products. About 50 responders used foam to cool and extinguish, with one tank still burning and cooling underway while two others were secured. No injuries were reported, air monitoring found no public safety threat, and shelter-in-place was lifted though a nearby evacuation area remains voluntary. Explorer Pipeline and local agencies continue monitoring the site as Highway 75 stays open.

via News On 6|
#emergency-response#explorer-pipeline#glenpool
Adriatic Coast Wildfire Triggers Mass Evacuations in Croatia
world10 days ago

Adriatic Coast Wildfire Triggers Mass Evacuations in Croatia

A severe wildfire along Croatia’s Adriatic coast near Lokva Rogoznica and Omis has left at least one dead, about 40 injured (10 in intensive care), and forced around 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate. The fire scorched 1,000 hectares in four hours, driven by gale-force winds, with more than 300 firefighters deployed and emergency shelters opened as officials chase hotspots; a body was found in a burnt-out area as the prime minister visited the scene, calling it one of the worst fires in Croatia’s history amid a broader European heatwave fueling wildfires.

via BBC|
#casualties#croatia#emergency-response
Three Tornadoes Hit Chicago Suburbs, Sparking Outages and Cleanup
weather13 days ago

Three Tornadoes Hit Chicago Suburbs, Sparking Outages and Cleanup

At least three tornadoes touched down in Chicago area’s south and southwest suburbs, causing widespread damage, uprooted trees, and power outages. Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights lost power and had roof damage; Tinley Park’s Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre was damaged; a fire in Frankfort was sparked by downed power lines. About 250 students sheltered at Homewood-Flossmoor High School as storms prompted closures. The National Weather Service is assessing the damage, with more storms possible later, and cleanup is underway across Mokena, Monee, Orland Park and surrounding communities.

via ABC7 Chicago|
#chicago-suburbs#emergency-response#power-outages
17-Year-Old Hero Saves Woman After Brain Bleed Drives 20 Miles
health1 month ago

17-Year-Old Hero Saves Woman After Brain Bleed Drives 20 Miles

A 17-year-old Alabama student, Johnson Thompson, helped a 76-year-old woman who had a brain bleed after unknowingly driving about 20 miles; he found her in a parking lot, called 911, and stayed with her until paramedics arrived. She was flown to a Birmingham hospital for treatment, and Garner’s family later honored Thompson with a homemade lifesaving award, praising his swift, compassionate actions.

via Yahoo|
#alabama#brain-bleed#emergency-response
Bangkok Pub Blaze Claims 27 Lives, Leaves 73 Injured
world1 month ago

Bangkok Pub Blaze Claims 27 Lives, Leaves 73 Injured

A blaze at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok killed 27 people and injured 73, with many victims found in restrooms as flames swept through the venue. Authorities say a circuit issue and possible carelessness are under investigation, and one exit may have been blocked, hindering evacuations. The owner is in hospital being questioned. It is Thailand’s deadliest fire since the 2009 Santika club tragedy.

via Al Jazeera|
#bangkok#emergency-response#fatalities
Hengzhou Floods Push Hundreds of Venomous Snakes into Town
world1 month ago

Hengzhou Floods Push Hundreds of Venomous Snakes into Town

Heavy rains and a dam breach in Guangxi, China, triggered floods that flooded Hengzhou and allowed hundreds of venomous snakes from a breeding farm to escape into the town. Emergency crews are conducting searches as residents are warned to stay cautious and prepared for encounters; at least one person has been bitten, while the broader disaster tied to Tropical Storm Maysak has left dozens dead and thousands stranded in the region.

via New York Post|
#china#dam-collapse#emergency-response
CDC ramps up Ebola response, seeks more staff amid Level-1 activation
health1 month ago

CDC ramps up Ebola response, seeks more staff amid Level-1 activation

The CDC has elevated its Ebola response to Level 1 due to a major outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, triggering round-the-clock staffing and a recruitment surge even as the agency warns the effort will last several months and require hard prioritization of program work. The push comes amid ongoing staffing and morale challenges from prior cuts, limited new hires, and a leadership slate heavy with acting officials; the agency is expanding the CDCReady Responder program, suspending post-deployment time-off awards, and pursuing a broader strategic plan to shore up long-term capacity.

via Federal News Network|
#cdc#ebola#emergency-response
Flooding and partial roof collapse at NJ BJ's Wholesale Club; all 27 inside safe
local-news1 month ago

Flooding and partial roof collapse at NJ BJ's Wholesale Club; all 27 inside safe

During heavy rain, a partial roof collapse occurred at a BJ's Wholesale Club on Route 35 in Ocean Township, NJ. Twenty-seven people were inside at the time; two were briefly trapped but freed, and no injuries were reported. Authorities warned of extreme flooding and urged the public to avoid the area as responders secured the scene.

via 6abc Philadelphia|
#emergency-response#flooding#local-news
Direct Lightning Fatality at Fort Myers Beach Leaves Three Injured
local1 month ago

Direct Lightning Fatality at Fort Myers Beach Leaves Three Injured

A man was killed by a direct lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach while four people were in the Gulf; one victim died at the scene and three others were transported to a hospital with injuries. Bystanders and first responders performed CPR and used an AED before help arrived. The deceased was identified as 51-year-old Viktar Kiryk.A. The fire district and authorities urged people to seek shelter during storms and remain vigilant about weather conditions.

via WINK News - Southwest Florida|
#beach-safety#emergency-response#florida
Quake crisis tests Venezuela's fragile leadership under Delcy Rodríguez
world1 month ago

Quake crisis tests Venezuela's fragile leadership under Delcy Rodríguez

Twin earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24 caused heavy casualties and left tens of thousands missing, marking interim President Delcy Rodríguez’s first major crisis. Critics say the government’s response has been slow and uneven as international rescue teams arrive and civilians scramble to help, highlighting long-standing weaknesses in emergency services shaped by years of economic crisis and sanctions. The disaster could reshape public opinion and politics, complicating any view of Rodríguez’s leadership while aid money and rebuilding efforts become the focus of both domestic frustration and international assistance.

via Al Jazeera|
#delcy-rodriguez#earthquakes#emergency-response
Explosion at Qatar LNG complex during restart injures dozens, 18 missing
world2 months ago

Explosion at Qatar LNG complex during restart injures dozens, 18 missing

A blast at QatarEnergy's Ras Laffan LNG complex during restart, attributed to a technical accident at the Barzan gas facility, left 54 injured and 18 missing. Rescue teams are searching, the fire is under control, and officials say there is no public safety threat, with no damage details released as Qatar continues to cope with regional attacks on energy facilities.

via CNBC|
#emergency-response#explosion#lng