#emergency-response

#emergency-response

Emergencies can happen at any time, and knowing how to overcome feelings of panic, stress and indecision is crucial for survival.

An investigation has been launched into the fire that broke out at an industrial park in Erith, where five cars and a lorry were engulfed.

It took firefighters an hour to extricate the first worker from the trench, after which he was taken to a hospital. The second worker was rescued approximately 40 minutes later.

"Making sure combustibles have been removed, paying attention to weather and taking responsible for keeping your home safe," said Joel Holland from Wildfire Services Group.

This situation underscores the city's reliance on an aging fleet, with over 60% of fire engines needing replacement, hampering effective firefighting during crisis situations.

Cops and firefighters are scouring the East River for a missing 15-year-old girl who bystanders said plunged into the current after dropping her phone in the water Friday afternoon.

Alessio Martinelli experienced a severe crash during the Giro d'Italia, falling approximately 30-50 feet into a ravine but is now in stable condition.

A dozen people sustained injuries when a tree fell during a graduation ceremony at Diablo Valley College, sending two individuals to local hospitals for treatment.

Toronto police are investigating a suspected arson after a fire erupted at a restaurant in Scarborough early Friday. The fire was particularly intense, involving the full building.

"I can't quite put words to describe what the scene looks like, but with the jet fuel going down the street, and everything on fire all at once, it was pretty horrific to see," San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said.