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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
San Diego Comic-Con reacts to confusing fire alarm announcement: 'Thank God Dexter's with us'
A security guard outside the convention center told EW that it was "mayhem" inside Hall H. Comic-Con is usually aflame with entertainment news, but on Friday, a fire alarm announcement sent the annual San Diego event into confusion. During a panel for Dexter: Resurrection, security made an announcement asking patrons to "remain calm" and await further instruction. The announcement was apparently in response to a fire alarm that went off, though attendees inside the panel and video indicated that no alarm could be heard. "I'm not calm," quipped moderator Jamie Chung, who appeared in Dexter: New Blood, to which star Michael C. Hall replied, "Thank God Dexter's with us." The crowd laughed in response and the panel carried on in spite of the interruption. A clip was being shown when another announcement noted that the alarm was "cleared by security" and the panel, which never actually paused, could resume. The clip did, however, lower the volume for the all-clear announcement. An Entertainment Weekly reporter waiting outside the Convention Center to enter an upcoming panel inside Hall H was held, along with the crowd, while the issue was resolved. A security guard told them, "It's mayhem in there," noting that they would need to wait a moment to enter the building. However, the reporter noted that at no point did there ever seem to be cause for serious alarm or did there appear to be any significant concern on the part of the security staff. One audience member told our reporter that they thought perhaps the fog machine used for effect during the Predator: Badlands panel was the culprit for the alarm. However, security later told the reporter that there was no smoke or fog machine causing an issue and that they believed the alarm was pulled as a prank. Security was instructed to insure guests remained calm as they moved to and from their seats. Besides confusion among the crowd and a brief delay turning over Hall H from one panel to the next, the alarm did not seem to cause any major disruption to Friday's out more of . Additional reporting by Sydney Bucksbaum and Wesley Stenzel. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
CBS News
18-07-2025
- CBS News
Heavy police presence at Lombard, Illinois home after gunfire reported; neighbors told to stay inside
Lombard officials said there is a heavy police presence at a home on Arboretum Drive after a report of shots fired Friday morning. Village officials said the Lombard Fire Department responded to the 400 block of Arboretum Drive for a fire alarm. While there, firefighters reported hearing gunshots and called for help from police. Officers responded to the home, where village officials said a suspect is inside. Residents in the area are asked to stay inside and avoid the immediate area while police and fire are on scene. No further details were immediately available.
CTV News
17-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Toronto man hit with $1,600 bill for ‘nuisance' fire alarm
A Toronto man said he received a $1,680 bill because he was cooking something in a condo and it apparently set off the fire alarm, triggering a "false" call. (CTV News Toronto) Toronto Fire Services respond to false alarm calls everyday, totalling thousands of nuisance calls each year. However, sending out fire trucks and crews is expensive, which is why residents could be charged if there's not an actual fire to respond to. One Toronto man said he received a $1,680 bill because he was cooking something in a condo and it apparently set off the fire alarm. 'I would have heard it,' Mike Wuestefeld told CTV News. Wuestefeld rents a unit in a condo building in the city and said there have been problems in the past with people maliciously pulling fire alarms. The building has cameras, smoke detectors and fire alarms in the hallways and Wuestefeld said he was told in February that the alarm outside his unit went off because he was cooking and smoke filled the hallway. However, he doesn't recall that happening and said he rarely uses his stove. 'I know I didn't set the alarm off. I didn't hear it. If it would have gone off, I would have heard it ring in the apartment.' Wuestefeld said his landlord received a bill for $1,680 from the Toronto Fire Department for a 'nuisance' false alarm and he was told it's a bill he's responsible for paying. According to the Toronto Fire Services, false alarms tie up staff and fire trucks, taking crews away from the legitimate calls. In a statement sent to CTV News, a spokesperson with the service said, 'The City of Toronto introduced False Fire Alarm Charges to encourage property owners to ensure their fire alarm systems are properly maintained and functioning as intended.' 'The goal is to enhance public and firefighter safety, while also protecting City assets by ensuring Toronto Fire Services' resources are used effectively and efficiently and are available for true emergencies when they are needed most... We recognize and understand that this process can be frustrating for residents.' CTV News also reached out to Wuestefeld's building management, but the property manager said smoke was coming from Wuestefeld's unit which did cause the fire department to come. 'It was very clear there was smoke coming from the unit and the fire department was there specifically for that unit,' said property manager Essam Abrahim. Toronto does have an application for reimbursement of false alarm administration fees that residents can apply for if they have a concern about a false alarm charge. Wuestefeld plans to have the charge he's being asked to cover reviewed, because he feels he shouldn't have to pay it. 'I can't afford it. I really can't,' said Wuestefeld. According to the City, an alarm is not considered false if it's caused by 'severe' weather, accidental damage, or the possibility of carbon monoxide. And, since they started charging for false fire alarms, they say the number of calls has gone down dramatically.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- The Sun
Major UK train station EVACUATED sparking chaos for thousands of commuters in morning rush hour
A MAJOR train station was evacuated sparking chaos for thousands of commuters this morning. A fire alarm sounded at Paddington Station just before 7am. Great Western Railway said some lines were blocked and trains running to and from the station were being cancelled or delayed as a result. A statement from National Rail said: "The fire alarm is sounding at London Paddington station. As a result, the station has been evacuated. "Trains that run to / from / through will be disrupted and may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 8am." On its website, it said the incident was reported at 6.45am and was cleared at 7.13am. 1
RNZ News
29-06-2025
- RNZ News
Auckland Airport's international check-in briefly evacuated due to fire alarm
Auckland International Airport. File picture. Photo: RNZ / Todd Niall Auckland Airport's international terminal check-in area has been evacuated on Monday morning due to a fire alarm. Auckland Airport said arriving passengers were temporarily held in the baggage reclaim area as a precaution while Airport Emergency Services investigated the cause of the alarm. The area was cleared for customers to re-enter shortly afterwards, and flight check-in has resumed, it said. Auckland Airport has thanked customers for their patience and understanding during the evacuation and apologised for any inconvenience it caused. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
