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Perth Now
2 days ago
- General
- Perth Now
Two babies saved from suburban blaze
Two babies have been dramatically saved as a fire in Perth's inner suburbs destroyed a family home. Firefighters found the house on Povey Place, Parmelia engulfed in flames when they arrived about 10.20am on Tuesday. It took approximately an hour to bring the fire under control. Two young boys – a toddler and an infant – were taken to Rockingham General Hospital for evaluation for smoke inhalation. Two young children have been dramatically saved as a fire in Perth's inner suburbs claimed a suburban home Nine News Credit: Supplied The cause of the fire was suspected to be an overloaded clothes dryer. '(The) women came on out with two or three children, screaming away saying 'get the fire brigade, get the fire brigade, we're on fire',' neighbour Mel Rhoden told 9 News. 'To see that and standing there not being able to do anything, it was terrible.' The family dog was also reportedly trapped inside the house throughout the ordeal however eventually managed to escape unharmed. The damage to the house was estimated to be more than half a million dollars making it a write-off. Fire and Emergency Services station officer John Sharp said the family were 'obviously in shock, but they've got a lot of family and support around them'. A GoFundMe page has since been created to help the family. 'Sadly today we lost our beloved family home due to a house fire,' organiser Nakita said. 'With this being said we have lost everything and just managed to walk away with the clothes on our backs and our babies in our arms. 'This has come as a big shock to our family as we are preparing to lay our beloved Dad and Pop to rest this Friday. 'All our funeral clothes and funeral supplies were also sadly lost.'
Perth Now
2 days ago
- General
- Perth Now
Two babies saved from house fire in Perth's inner suburbs
Two babies have been dramatically saved as a fire in Perth's inner suburbs destroyed a family home. Firefighters found the house on Povey Place, Parmelia engulfed in flames when they arrived about 10.20am on Tuesday. It took approximately an hour to bring the fire under control. Two young boys – a toddler and an infant – were taken to Rockingham General Hospital for evaluation for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire was suspected to be an overloaded clothes dryer. '(The) women came on out with two or three children, screaming away saying 'get the fire brigade, get the fire brigade, we're on fire',' neighbour Mel Rhoden told a media outlet. Two young children have been dramatically saved as a fire in Perth's inner suburbs claimed a suburban home Nine News Credit: Supplied 'To see that and standing there not being able to do anything, it was terrible.' The family dog was also reportedly trapped inside the house throughout the ordeal however eventually managed to escape unharmed. The damage to the house was estimated to be more than half a million dollars making it a write-off. Fire and Emergency Services station officer John Sharp said the family were 'obviously in shock, but they've got a lot of family and support around them'. A GoFundMe page has since been created to help the family. 'Sadly today we lost our beloved family home due to a house fire,' organiser Nakita said. 'With this being said we have lost everything and just managed to walk away with the clothes on our backs and our babies in our arms. 'This has come as a big shock to our family as we are preparing to lay our beloved Dad and Pop to rest this Friday. 'All our funeral clothes and funeral supplies were also sadly lost.'
West Australian
2 days ago
- General
- West Australian
Two babies saved from house fire in Parmelia Perth
Two babies have been dramatically saved as a fire in Perth's inner suburbs destroyed a family home. Firefighters found the house on Povey Place, Parmelia engulfed in flames when they arrived about 10.20am on Tuesday. It took approximately an hour to bring the fire under control. Two young boys – a toddler and an infant – were taken to Rockingham General Hospital for evaluation for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire was suspected to be an overloaded clothes dryer. '(The) women came on out with two or three children, screaming away saying 'get the fire brigade, get the fire brigade, we're on fire',' neighbour Mel Rhoden told 9 News. 'To see that and standing there not being able to do anything, it was terrible.' The family dog was also reportedly trapped inside the house throughout the ordeal however eventually managed to escape unharmed. The damage to the house was estimated to be more than half a million dollars making it a write-off. Fire and Emergency Services station officer John Sharp said the family were 'obviously in shock, but they've got a lot of family and support around them'. A GoFundMe page has since been created to help the family. 'Sadly today we lost our beloved family home due to a house fire,' organiser Nakita said. 'With this being said we have lost everything and just managed to walk away with the clothes on our backs and our babies in our arms. 'This has come as a big shock to our family as we are preparing to lay our beloved Dad and Pop to rest this Friday. 'All our funeral clothes and funeral supplies were also sadly lost.'
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Man dead, another goes missing in heavy rain in Dharwad district
A man died and another went missing in rain-related incidents in Dharwad district in the last 24 hours even as a flood-like situation prevails in some villages. According to a release from the district administration, the 31-year-old man was killed and two injured when a tractor overturned in a stream at Hanchinal village in Kundgol taluk on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Shivayya Basayya Vatnalmath. Shivappa Byahatti and Mallikarjun Anchatageri escaped with injuries. In the other incident, 58-year-old Hussainsab Kalasa went missing after he was washed away in an overflowing drain at Nekar Nagar in Hubballi on Wednesday. His pillion rider has been rescued. Efforts to trace the victim have not yielded any positive result. Rescued Four working in the farmhouse of Kashinath Khode near Yamanur Bypass Road were rescued by the police and Fire and Emergency Services personnel on Thursday. The farmhouse was inundated by the overflowing Benni Halla (stream). Superintendent of Police Gopal Byakod and Assistant Commissioner Shalam Hussain led the rescue mission. In yet another incident, police and Fire and Emergency Services and teams led by Hubballi Tahsildar J.B. Majjagi and Deputy Superintendent of Police Vinod Muktedar rescued 100 sheep that were stranded as the Nigari Halla that was in spate inundated a barn. Shepherds Hussainsab Tahsildar, Chanabasappa Kuri and Moulasab Nadaf who were stranded as the Benni Halla swelled near Ingalahalli in Hubballi taluk were rescued by a joint team. The team also relocated around 470 sheep by ferrying them in boats. On Thursday, three people of Morab village who were stranded because of the Benni Halla swelling at Shiraguppi were rescued. The teams involved in the rescue operation relocated 300 sheep. As per a press release, 45 houses have been partially damaged in the district so far. Meanwhile, Kundgol MLA M.R. Patil visited rain-affected villages in the constituency and monitored relief works. India Meteorological Department has sounded a yellow alert for the district on Friday and an orange alert for Saturday.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tensions running high in Assam's Dhubri, all shops to stay closed
With tension running high in Assam's Dhubri, the district administration has ordered that shops and market establishments falling within Dhubri town area shall remain closed until further order. The order, ' Whereas, it has been brought to my notice that there is a likelihood of breach of peace and public tranquillity in the areas falling under the jurisdiction of Dhubri Police Station, due to communal tension, riot risk, violent protests, etc, And whereas, I am satisfied that such a situation may cause disturbance of public order, and immediate preventive action is necessary. Hence, l, Dibakar Nath, District Magistrate , Dhubri in exercise of power(s) conferred upon me under 163 (l) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, do hereby promulgate order prohibiting the following throughout the Dhubri town area.' He added, 'I hereby direct that all shops, market establishments falling within Dhubri Town area shall remain closed until further order. Assembly of five or more persons in any public places, streets and thoroughfares intending for demonstration/meeting/procession and like of any kind in Dhubri town area. Organizing any Rally/Procession/Meeting/Demonstration are strictly prohibited. Only emergency services like Medical Establishment, Education institutions, SDRF, Fire and Emergency Services, Police, APDCL officials, Army and other Paramilitary forces and such other persons specifically permitted and in whose favour relaxation is granted either by the undersigned or by those who are authorized to issue relaxation of this order as deemed fit and proper.' Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo On Sunday an alleged cow head was discovered close to a well-known Hanuman temple in Ward No. 3. This incident has ignited strong reactions and fuelled vigorous protests among locals. Agitated residents staged a blockade on the nearby main road, halting traffic and creating significant disruption. Protesters burned tyres and chanted demands for immediate and decisive action against those behind the act. Despite police efforts to calm the situation, tensions escalated as protestors resisted attempts to remove the item. Live Events In another, a violent altercation stemming from a land dispute rocked Pokalagi village in the Tamarhat area of Dhubri district on Saturday, leaving over 20 individuals injured, including several women.
