Asian Headlines at 4:08 a.m. GMT
Solve the daily Crossword
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CBS News
11 hours ago
- CBS News
Northridge electric forklift fire prompts nearby evacuations
Los Angeles Fire Department crews are working to control the fire of a smaller battery-powered forklift inside a commercial equipment yard in Northridge. The fire broke out around 7:30 a.m. at the Sunbelt Rentals property on W. Napa Street. LAFD HAZMAT crews are performing air monitoring and evacuating the surrounding area as a precaution. Aerial footage showed plumes of smoke around 9 a.m., as crews safely let the forklift burn itself out, according to LAFD. No injuries have been reported.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Landlines to be reconnected after tractor fire
Work to restore broadband and landline services affected by a fire that broke out in a tractor is to begin next week. The blaze began in a tractor on the A484 near Llangeler, Carmarthenshire, on 18 July, before spreading to other vehicles and a house. Firefighters from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were on scene for more than three hours. Openreach said "complex" repair work would begin on Tuesday, adding: "We understand how frustrating this is and the impact it's having, so we really appreciate everyone's patience and understanding while we carry out the repairs." Tractor, house and hay bales wrecked in blaze It added its network was damaged in the fire, with overhead cables affected and broadband and landline services disrupted for some customers in the area. It said it was working closely with the council and partners to resolve the issue. "The work is complex and time-consuming, involving both fibre and copper cables, which require different specialist teams," Openreach added. Any customers experiencing issues have been asked to contact their service provider for support. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was believed to have started in a tractor but spread to a load of hay bales that were under tow. It also spread to two other vehicles, along with a nearby house, where it was confined to the kitchen and attic.
CBS News
12 hours ago
- CBS News
Exploding propane tanks fuel large fire at Pompano Beach hazardous waste drop-off site
A large fire that broke out early Friday morning at a Broward hazardous waste drop-off site involved hundreds of propane tanks. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue said around 6 a.m. they received a report of an explosion at the facility on N Powerline Road near W Copans Road. When firefighters arrived, they encountered several hundred propane tanks on fire or exploding in the facility's storage yard. "Our crews faced an extremely dangerous situation with hundreds of pressurized propane tanks involved," Fire Chief Pete McGinnis said. They immediately began an aerial attack and requested a second ladder truck. Using two water sources, they were able to contain the rapidly spreading fire. The intense heat and threat of further explosions posed a serious risk to nearby hazardous materials storage units, so firefighters worked quickly to protect them. "Their quick actions and coordinated response helped prevent a much more severe incident," McGinnis said. No injuries were reported. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
