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News.com.au
5 days ago
- News.com.au
Smoke alarm forces Qantas flight between Sydney and Port Macquarie to turn around
A Qantas flight was forced to return to Sydney Airport after a scare mid-flight triggered a precautionary response from the crew. Flight QF2160 departed Sydney just before 9am on Friday en route to Port Macquarie. But it was forced to turn around over Sydney's Northern Beaches, according to flight tracking data from Flightradar24. It is understood the decision to turn the plane around was prompted by the activation of a smoke alarm on-board. No fire or smoke was present and the plane landed safely at Sydney airport about 30 minutes after takeoff. The flight was diverted as a standard safety procedure. All passengers have since been re-accommodated.
BBC News
14-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Fire on fourth floor of Beaver Tower of Southend
Fire crews were called to a 12-storey block of flats after a tumble dryer caused an early-hours blaze in the fourth crews were sent to Beaver Tower, in the Eastwood area of Southend-on-Sea, at 03:45 BST.A working smoke alarm ensured nobody was hurt, but people have been urged not to not tumble dryers overnight or when Fire and Rescue Service's station manager Steve Osborn said: "A tumble dryer had caught fire in an internal balcony and spread to the lounge." The fire was dealt with by 04:30 and has been recorded as Osborn continued: "Fortunately the smoke alarm alerted occupants and they were able to get out and call 999."The incident highlights the importance of having a working smoke alarm to give you and your family an early warning if there is a fire in your home."Thermal imaging cameras were used to ensure the blaze had not Osborn added the flat had been "left uninhabitable"."It's important to make sure you take extra care when using tumble dryers," he said."Don't use them at night or while unattended, clean the filters after every use and remove items immediately after the cycle has finished." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Shreveport firefighters save man from Stoner Ave blaze
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Shreveport firefighters rescued a male victim from a quadplex fire on Stoner Avenue on Saturday morning. The Shreveport Fire Department stated they responded to a fire in the 600 block of Stoner Avenue shortly after 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning. They reported heavy smoke coming from the building, and firefighters said they discovered a male victim trapped inside one of the residences. 'Under the command of Captain C. Rushing, with Engineer A. Harrel and Firefighter J. Wilcher, the crew successfully rescued the victim through a window,' detailed SFD's news release. 'Firefighters then launched an aggressive interior attack, quickly locating the fire at the rear of the structure. Crews were able to contain and extinguish the blaze, bringing it under control by 10:55 a.m. and preventing further damage to the remaining residence.' SFD: Fire escape plan vital to survive a house fire A total of 27 firefighters and support personnel responded to the incident. EMS Officer noted the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation and was reported to be in stable condition. One Shreveport firefighter sustained minor injuries during the rescue effort. The Shreveport Fire Department investigated and found that there was no working smoke alarm in the residence. The fire investigation division ruled the fire accidental in origin. SFD urges all residents to ensure their homes are equipped with working smoke alarms. They also provide residents with free smoke alarms. For assistance with smoke alarm installation,Contact the Fire Prevention Division at (318) 673-6740 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
03-06-2025
- Climate
- CBC
1 person escapes as afternoon fire destroys single-family home in Long River, P.E.I.
A single-family home in a rural community in P.E.I.'s Queens County was destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon. Chief Scott Mintie of the New London Fire Department said the department responded to a report about a fire in the Long River area at about 2 p.m. When firefighters got there, the house was already fully engulfed in flames. "There were high winds from the south-southwest. They're estimated about 35 km/h, and this did contribute to the rapid spread of the fire," Mintie said. "This is a strong reminder that emergencies can escalate quickly, especially in windy conditions." One person was inside the home at the time but managed to get out safely. That person was taken to hospital as a precaution to be checked for smoke inhalation. A vehicle in the driveway was also damaged, and a small spot fire caused by flying embers was quickly extinguished. Crews were able to bring the blaze under control by 3:15 p.m. The Kensington Fire Department was also called in to help. No injuries were reported among responding fire crews, Mintie said. "It's critical that every home has a working smoke alarm and a fire escape plan that the whole family understands and practises," he added. "[In] situations like today, seconds do matter. The occupant's ability to quickly exit most likely prevented a far more tragic outcome."
BreakingNews.ie
02-06-2025
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Insurance man set off smoke alarm on flight to Dublin
An insurance broker triggered a smoke alarm on a London Stansted – Dublin flight after aggressively ignoring cabin crew and going to the toilet just before take-off on Sunday, a court has heard. Father of two, William Horn, 29, of Stone Rings Lane, Harrowgate, England, pleaded guilty on Monday to charges under the Air Navigation and Transport Act following his arrest on Sunday at Terminal 1, Dublin Airport. Advertisement Airport-based Garda Sandip Shrestha told Dublin District Court he charged the accused with offensive behaviour on the Ryanair flight and setting off the smoke alarm, and the accused replied, 'You are chatting shit'. Judge John Brennan noted that day-tripper Horn, who came to Ireland for a birthday party, was pleading guilty to the charges. Garda Shreshta said on June 1st, he received a call from cabin crew about 'a disruptive passenger' on the flight. Garda Shreshta learned that Horn was in the toilet, and 'a plume of smoke set off the smoke alarm inside the plane'. The captain also confirmed to the garda that the alarm was also activated in the cockpit. Advertisement Judge Brennan heard that it started just before taking off in Stansted when the aircraft was taxiing to the runway. The seatbelts signs were activated but Horn 'ignored the cabin crew's instructions and went to the toilet, and walked by the cabin crew in an aggressive manner'. Defence solicitor Edward Bradbury told the court his client, who remained silent during the hearing, was pleading guilty and from his perspective, it had been 'somewhat an ordeal and in his own mind a misunderstanding'. The garda agreed with Mr Bradbury that the aircraft was about to take off when Horn decided to go to the toilet. Advertisement The accused had no prior convictions in Ireland. Mr Bradbury said his client has been 'chastened' by this ordeal, was held in custody overnight, and missed his birthday party. The court heard there was no evidence of intoxication, and Horn insisted he was not smoking in the toilet. However, the solicitor acknowledged that, at the very least, the issue had a smattering of recklessness all over it. The solicitor said it happened when the aircraft was taxiing for take-off, which was aggravating circumstances for the flight attendants. Judge Brennan said it happened in a confined environment where people were vulnerable, but on the scale of these offences, it ranked at the lower end. He said that if Horn donated €500 to a Dublin charity which has assisted people affected by homelessness and addiction, he would receive the Probation of Offenders Act and be spared a criminal record. The judge warned that failure to pay would result in recorded convictions and fines totalling €800. Horn was released on €300 bail and excused from attending when the case resumes next week.
