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Fire Breaks Out In Beirut Near Cultural Facility
On September 14, a fire broke out near the entrance of the Beirut International Exhibition and Leisure Centre (BIEL) in Lebanon. BIEL is an exhibition centre which hosts conferences and cultural events. Reportedly, the firefighting brigades are trying to put out the fire. This is the third time a fire broke out in Beirut since August 4. President Michel Aoun said they are considering all possibilities, including 'arson'.
Tags: Massive Fire, Beirut, Lebanon
Courtesy: ANI News
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Major Fire Broke Out in USA Destroying Acres of Land; Killed 23
A humongous fire broke out in the western part of the US, followed by 102 major blazes which destroyed 4.4 million acres of land across 12 states in the country. According to USA on September 11, at least 23 people have been killed, with 19 deaths reported in California, three in Oregon and one in Washington. Several people are missing and many have been evacuated as well.
Tags: US, Massive Fire, California, oregon, Washington
Courtesy: UNI News
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Beirut: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Port, Month After Deadly Explosion
On September 10, an immense fire was reported at the Beirut Port, one month after the huge explosion in Lebanon. The fire killed more than 200 people. The residents are triggered for the second time this year. The reason behind the incident is yet to be identified. However, the Lebanese army officials believe that the fire was caught in the duty free zone in the warehouse where oils and tires were stored.
Tags: Massive Fire, Lebanon, Beirut, Deaths
Courtesy: News 18
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Fire Accident at Telangana Power Plant to be Looked Into; Panel Appointed
On August 22, a tragic accident in Telangana's Srisailam Hydroelectric Power Plant claimed the lives of nine people. The Chairman and MD of TS-GENCO Prabhakar Rao, said that a committee comprising of senior engineers has been appointed to assess the mishap and suggest precautionary measures, which would help avoid such incidents in the future. Reportedly, two units of the plant might start… read-more
Tags: Massive Fire, Telangana, CID, accident
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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Andhra Pradesh Offers Assist to Telangana on Srisailam Fire Mishap
Andhra Pradesh government ordered its officials to assist Telangana counterparts at the Srisailam left bank powerhouse, where a fire mishap has claimed 9 lives so far. Energy Secretary Srikant Nagulapalli has directed officials of Srisailam right bank powerhouse and Andhra Pradesh State Load Dispatch Centre (APSLDC) to take appropriate steps. Reportedly, APSLDC has arranged ambulances, … read-more
Tags: Massive Fire, NDRF, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Courtesy: Times Of India
Photo: Rediff
Telangana: 9 Die in Massive Fire Mishap at Srisailam Power Plant
On August 20, a massive fire outbreak in Telangana's Srisailam Hydroelectric Power Plant claimed the lives of nine people, out of which, seven were employees of Telangana state power generation corporation. The rescue team faced obstruction as the smoke chocked the escape tunnel. Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has ordered the Crime Investigation Department (CID) to submit reports after investigating the cause of the accident.
Tags: Massive Fire, Telangana, NDRF, Power Minister
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
