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BBC News
3 hours ago
- BBC News
Emergency services search River Wensum in Norwich for body
Emergency services have responded to a report of a body in a Police said it was called just before 08:00 BST on Friday to the River Wensum in alert was raised at Bishop crews were among the emergency services that attended. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Cat dies from smoke inhalation from house fire in Ripon, significant damage reported
RIPON, Wis. (WFRV) – A cat died from smoke inhalation during a house fire in Ripon on Thursday morning, with the home suffering significant damage. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office reported that dispatch received a call at 10:24 a.m. regarding smoke at a home located at W13819 Skyline Circle, with black smoke reportedly filling the interior. What should your thermostat be set at during summer? Deputies and fire crews arrived, locating the source of the smoke and containing flames before it spread throughout. The preliminary investigation indicated an electrical fire started in a workshop after a tool reportedly failed while plugged in. The homeowners were not home; however, a cat inside died from smoke inhalation, while other pets were safely rescued. The rest of the house was significantly damaged by smoke and soot and has been deemed uninhabitable. Lithium-ion battery blamed for small explosion in Fond du Lac home While the fire is not believed to be suspicious, it is under investigation. No additional details were provided Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Multiple crews responding to fire at Forest Constructions in Luxemburg
LUXEMBURG, Wis. (WFRV) – Crews are currently at the scene of a reported fire at Forest Constructions in Luxemburg. Little information is known about the severity or cause of the fire, but a Local 5 photographer was at the scene where fire crews were seen actively putting out a potential fire. Cat dies from smoke inhalation from house fire in Ripon, significant damage reported Smoke was seen coming from the Forest Constructions location, with both Luxemburg and New Franken fire trucks currently at the scene. Local 5 will update this story when more information is released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Globe and Mail
16 hours ago
- Climate
- Globe and Mail
B.C. downgrades status of two major wildfires in northeast
Two of the three most significant wildfires in British Columbia have been downgraded and are no longer considered fires of note. They include the 263-square-kilometre Kiskatinaw River wildfire in northeastern B.C., which was deemed on Wednesday to be no longer out of control. The Pocket Knife Creek wildfire northwest of Fort. St. John, the biggest blaze in B.C. at more than 1,500 square kilometres, has also lost wildfire-of-note status, having earlier been removed from the out-of-control stage. Both fires are now considered to be held, meaning they aren't expected to grow beyond current perimeters, as fire crews get support from heavy rain in northeastern B.C. Outdated forestry rules increase wildfire risk, B.C. Forest Practices Board says That leaves the 800-square-kilometre Summit Creek wildfire burning out of control in the northeast as the province's only fire of note – indicating that either homes are threatened or it's highly visible. The BC Wildfire Service says there is a risk of thunderstorms across central and northern B.C. on Thursday, but the province will see cooler temperatures starting Friday and into the weekend with some areas expected to get heavy rain. There are currently about 85 wildfires actively burning in B.C.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
M1 CLOSED heading out of London after crash & lorry fire leaving 6 miles of traffic & drivers delayed by an hour
A MAJOR motorway has been closed following a massive collision with a separate lorry fire breaking out just moments later. Motorists have been warned to expect massive delays in the wake of the chaos. The M1 is currently closed after a road traffic collision on the M1 northbound between junction 8 (Hemel Hempstead) and junction 9 (Luton). The road will be closed for some time, said Hertfordshire Police. Cops urged motorists to check routes before travelling and try to avoid the area. Amid the closure a lorry burst into flames while waiting in traffic. This caused further delays with fire crews racing to the scene to tackle the blaze. Hertfordshire Police said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the M1 northbound between junction 8 (Hemel Hempstead) and junction 9 (Luton). "The road will be closed for some time. Please check your route before travelling and try to avoid the area." 1
