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Daily Express
a day ago
- Daily Express
Autistic child missing near river in Kinabatangan
Published on: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 21, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: The site where the boy was last seen. – Pic by JBPM KINABATANGAN: A six-year-old autistic boy has been reported missing after he was last seen playing near a riverbank in Batu Putih, Menggaris, on Saturday afternoon. Kinabatangan Fire and Rescue Chief Hairi Utoh said an emergency call was received at 5.14pm, prompting immediate deployment of personnel to the scene. The child, identified as Mohammad Aqeef Al Tarmiezy Arman, was last seen around 2pm before villagers began searching until 6pm without success. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the fire department or nearest police station immediately. Search and rescue efforts remain ongoing, with further updates expected. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Climate
- Miami Herald
Outer Banks town — notorious for lightning strikes — reports 5 in latest round
An Outer Banks village with a history of lightning strikes endured its latest round this week, with at least five hits reported between sunset and midnight, according to fire officials in North Carolina. It happened Tuesday, June 17, in Corolla and the targets included four homes and a bumper car tourist attraction that suffered heavy damage, Corolla Fire and Rescue Chief Richard Shortway told McClatchy News. 'There was so much lightning, but this isn't the first time,' he said. 'Ten years ago, we had 14 lightning strikes in six hours. We (fire crews) were going from house to house.' The latest round came during two storms, the first of which rolled in around 7 p.m., Shortway said. Video shared to social media shows the Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars with flames shooting from its roof. Multiple fire and rescue departments responded, including teams for Corolla, Currituck County, Duck, Southern Shores and Kitty Hawk. The damage was enough to shut the park down temporarily, according to a June 18 news release. At the other four strike sites, lightning dug into wooden frames or fried wiring, but the structures did not ignite, officials said. It's likely more homes were hit during the storms, but the damage won't be noticed for days because so many are unoccupied vacation rentals, Shortway said. Coastal areas like the Outer Banks 'may be at greater risk for lightning damage if storms develop over oceans and move on-shore,' reports. 'People who live and work along coasts and coastlines everywhere may be more likely to experience a super-charged lightning strike,' the site reports. 'Lightning can be much more powerful over the ocean than land.' Corolla is about a 230-mile drive northeast from Raleigh.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Five escape unhurt as car catches fire in Balik Pulau
BALIK PULAU: A quick decision to exit a smoking vehicle saved five friends from harm when their car caught fire along Jalan Tun Sardon here this afternoon. The group, comprising a man and four women, in their 50s, were traveling in a Toyota Camry when the incident occurred at around 1.10pm. Fire and Rescue operations commander Mohamad Nizar Ibrahim said, according to the driver, he noticed a burning smell while driving but continued on. "Moments later, he saw smoke coming from the engine compartment and immediately instructed his passengers to alight. "As soon as they exited the vehicle, flames erupted from the engine, engulfing over 90 per cent of the car," he said. Firefighters arrived shortly and managed to bring the fire under control before extinguishing it completely by 1.36pm. They then carried out overhaul operations to ensure there were no remaining hazards. Nizar said the driver claimed that they were en route to Balik Pulau when the fire broke out. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
7NEWS
6 days ago
- General
- 7NEWS
Australians issued winter warning as risk of cheap electric products, including electric blankets, revealed
As temperatures plunge and heaters flick on across the country, authorities are warning Australians that the wrong winter purchase could cost far more than money - it could cost a life. Just this week, 92-year-old Wal Clarke returned to his Daceyville home in Sydney's south after a devastating fire tore through the property at the end of May and nearly killed his partner Maria. Maria was home alone and fast asleep when the smoke alarm jolted her awake. She managed to escape as the fire took hold, but ran back inside to try and save the couple's dog. 'The fireman actually found Maria at the back door,' Wal told 7NEWS. 'At that stage, they think she only had one minute to live.' Maria survived, but tragically, their dog did not. Fire investigators believe an overloaded powerboard was to blame for the blaze. 'Probably (had) contact with the bedding - this is what caused the fire,' Wal said. 'It is so easy.' Fire and Rescue NSW say this tragic scene is one they see far too often in winter. 'People have got power pulling out of all outlets of the power board - it's a recipe for disaster,' NSW Fire and Rescue Inspector Adam Dewberry warned. 'They do catch fire.' Cheap or faulty electric blankets, heaters, and powerboards are among the most common causes of fatal winter house fires. This year, consumer group CHOICE has issued urgent advice for Australians looking to stay warm, urging them to buy quality products and beware of cheap imitations online. It's latest testing of electric blankets rated products not only on performance, but on its safety and cost. Choice's top safe choices: Retailers say spending a little more upfront is an investment in safety, especially for appliances that go in bedrooms. 'You're going to get that reassurance that you're putting something safe in your home - which is the most important thing,' Skyler Talbot from Harvey Norman said. 'It's going in your room, a kid's room - you don't want to take a risk on something like that.' A recent training video shared by firefighters shows how a bedroom can be fully engulfed in flames in just minutes after an electric blanket malfunctions. Firefighters' Winter Safety Tips: This winter, the message is clear: Fire doesn't give second chances. Choose safe, quality electric products as your life may depend on it.
News18
12-06-2025
- General
- News18
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: What Happens After A Pilot Says 'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday'?
Last Updated: When a mayday call is made from a flight, pilot, or crew, it initiates an international aviation emergency protocol Just moments before the Air India flight bound for London with 242 passengers on board crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, killing at least 40 people, the pilot reportedly issued a Mayday call to Air Traffic Control. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in a statement said: 'The crew of Air India flight AI171 gave a MAYDAY call to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) immediately after take-off, but gave no response after that to calls made by the ATC to the aircraft." WHAT IS A MAYDAY CALL? When a mayday call is made from a flight, pilot, or crew, it initiates an international aviation emergency protocol. The word 'mayday" is repeated three times—'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday"—to signal a life-threatening emergency (as opposed to 'Pan-Pan" which signals a non-life-threatening situation). The pilot-in-command (PIC), usually over the VHF radio frequency (like 121.5 MHz internationally or the appropriate ATC frequency), makes the call, which includes Mayday (repeated three times); aircraft identification; nature of the emergency; intentions (e.g., emergency landing); position, altitude, and heading; number of people onboard; and any other critical information. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A MAYDAY CALL? The Air Traffic Control (ATC) gives absolute priority to the distressed aircraft, clearing other traffic out of the way. It offers vectors to the nearest suitable airport and may declare an emergency with local authorities if needed (airport fire/rescue, ambulance, etc.) Rescue coordination centers and emergency response teams are notified, fire and rescue services are deployed to the expected landing point and in case of ditching (water landing) or crash, Search and Rescue (SAR) operations are initiated. The pilot then follows emergency procedures based on situation (engine failure, fire, medical, etc.) and may attempt return, diversion, or emergency landing. The crew on board informs and prepares passengers (bracing positions, evacuation readiness). Emergency landing is followed by an evacuation if needed; passengers are accounted for and assisted; the pilot submits a mandatory incident report to aviation authorities; and an investigation may follow, depending on the nature of the emergency. In one of the worst aviation tragedies in India, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London and carrying 242 people crashed immediately after take-off from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon. A video of the moment the aircraft crashed showed it struggling to gain altitude and exploding on hitting the ground. As per latest reports, at least 40 passengers have been declared dead. First Published: June 12, 2025, 15:53 IST
