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Labor threatens ICAC referral over bushfire grants

The exclusion of Labor areas from urgent bushfire recovery funds could be sent to the corruption watchdog if ex-MP John Barilaro fails to answer questions.

AAP

Emergency crews tackle fire at commercial building on Northumberland Square in North Shields

Emergency crews attended the scene on Northumberland Square following the reports of a blaze

Chronicle Live

Glasgow resident 'terrified' as fire safety marshals patrol Lancefield Quay apartments

The Scottish Government has organised 24-hour-a-day patrols at a block of apartments at Lancefield Quay after a report highlighted fire safety issues at the site.

Glasgow Live

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Firefighters vote for "absolute last resort" strike over pay deal

The action will affect firefighters from all over the UK after the FBU gained a mandate for action in a vote.

Daily Record

Bonfire Night crackdown hailed a success as call-outs plummet

Public saved £106,000 as a result of drop in calls to emergency services

Daily Record

Alex Cole-Hamilton: Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross

Mr Martin died in the line of duty while tackling a blaze at the former Jenners department store in the centre of Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Fire damages historic mansion in Joliet used for weddings, banquets, other events

Firefighters called to the Haley Mansion around 4 p.m. and found flames and heavy smoke coming from the attic and roof, according to fire officials. No injuries were reported but the extent of the damage was not known.

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Dumbarton house bulldozed after 82-year-old woman died in fatal blaze

The Carman View property has been demolished due to safety risks following the death of an 82-year-old pensioner after a fire that broke out inside the property on Sunday, January 29.

Glasgow Live

Firefighter took selfie in front of smouldering Grenfell Tower and used it for Tinder

The London Fire Brigade worker is said to have taken the picture "in the immediate aftermath" of the tragedy which killed 72 people, including 18 children, in 2017

Daily Mirror

Fire rips through Glasgow takeaway as emergency crews race to the scene

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to the blaze on Great Western Road at around 8.30am today.

Daily Record

Great Western Road takeaway engulfed in flames as fire crews battle huge blaze

Emergency services have rushed to Freddie's Food Club on Great Western Road this morning to fight a fire that has torn through the building. Fire crews remain on the scene

Glasgow Live

Man taken to hospital after explosion at house in Ammanford

There is said to have been structural damage to the property

Wales Online

Fire crews race to respond to incident in Glasgow

Fire crews have raced to the scene of an incident in Glasgow this morning.

The National (Scotland)

Eight dead in construction site fire in Crimea - Russian-installed governor

At least eight people died in the Crimean city of Sevastopol after an overnight fire in construction workers' temporary accommodation, Russian officials said on Thursday morning.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Officials: Hospital Fire in Cairo Kills 3, Injures 32

A fire broke out Wednesday at a hospital in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, killing at least three people and injuring at least 32 others, health authorities said. The Health Ministry said the fire took place at the Noor Mohammadi hospital in eastern Cairo’s Matariya neighborhood. The facility is run…

The Independent UK

PG&E to face trial for manslaughter over deadly wildfire

A judge says Pacific Gas & Electric must face trial for involuntary manslaughter over its role in a 2020 wildfire in Northern California that killed four people

ABC News

Department of Regional NSW fast-tracked bushfire grant process 'lacked integrity'

The government department responsible for distributing the funds says it was working through projects before guidelines were finalised.

AAP

Barilaro's office denied bushfire funds in Labor seats

The NSW Auditor-General's report on bushfire recovery grants has found John Barilaro's office excluded Labor electorates from urgent funding.

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The Canberra Times

Total fire bans around the ACT - but not in the ACT

The ACT's fire rating will stay at "high" on Thursday, but just over the border there's a total fire ban.

AAP

Man stabbed while sipping coffee and home set on fire

A man has been rushed to hospital with a stab wound to his chest after emergency services were called to a house fire in suburban Brisbane.

Evening Standard

London firefighter took selfie outside Grenfell Tower and used it for Tinder profile

A London firefighter took a selfie outside Grenfell Tower immediately after the tragedy and used it for his Tinder profile, a London Assembly meeting has heard.

Evening Standard

Traffic delays on North Circular as firefighters tackle Chingford lorry blaze

Firefighters were scrambled to lorry fire on the North Circular which caused major tailbacks near Chingford.

The Conversation

Western wildfires destroyed 246% more homes and buildings over the past decade – fire scientists explain what's changing

It can be tempting to think that the recent wildfire disasters in communities across the West were unlucky, one-off events, but evidence is accumulating that points to a trend.

Manchester Evening News

High-ranking officers to work on frontline in Greater Manchester if firefighters strike

"The 5 per cent offer is a non starter, when you take into account the cost of living"

Evening Standard

Hampstead fire: Woman dies after blaze in north London maisonette

A woman has died after a fire in a maisonette in north London on Tuesday night.

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