All articles tagged with #electrical fire
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Cara Delevingne's parents revealed that their daughter is devastated after her $7 million Los Angeles mansion burned down due to an electrical fire, possibly caused by something falling on a power line during windy conditions. The fire required 94 firefighters to extinguish and officials have stated that there is no evidence of criminal activity.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Cara Delevingne's parents revealed that an electrical fire, exacerbated by high winds, caused the devastating blaze that destroyed the supermodel's Los Angeles mansion while she was in London. The 6,650-square-foot property caught fire around 4 a.m., with flames engulfing one room and spreading to the attic, leading to a roof collapse. Despite the tragedy, Cara confirmed her cats survived and expressed gratitude to first responders. The mansion, which she bought in 2019 for $7.8 million, was previously featured on Architectural Digest and described by Cara as an "adult playhouse" inspired by Hugh Hefner's Playboy mansion.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A New York City-bound Endeavor Air flight was forced to make an emergency midair U-turn after an electrical fire broke out in the cockpit just minutes after takeoff from Toronto, Canada. The flight crew noticed a burnt electrical smell and saw sparks and flames coming from the windshield heater, prompting the pilot to declare a mayday and request an immediate return to Toronto. The plane landed safely 25 minutes after takeoff, and no one was injured. The windshield and windshield heating unit were replaced, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Boston
The Massachusetts State House was evacuated due to an electrical fire in the basement, which caused smoke to spread throughout the building and elevated levels of carbon monoxide. Firefighters had to wait for the utility company to cut power before extinguishing the fire. The building was closed for the rest of the day due to concerns about carbon monoxide levels. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WABC-TV
A two-alarm fire broke out in a sub-cellar generator room at Mount Sinai Hospital on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. Most patients were instructed to stay in their rooms while firefighters extinguished the blaze. Twenty patients were temporarily relocated to unaffected areas of the hospital. The fire, believed to be electrical in nature, was quickly brought under control, and no injuries were reported. Madison Avenue was temporarily closed for FDNY activity but has since reopened.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by AOL
The flagship Tiffany store in Manhattan caught fire due to an electrical fire in the basement, causing smoke damage to the building. No injuries were reported, and the fire was extinguished by the New York City Fire Department. The store is expected to open later today after inspection by the Fire Marshall. The incident occurred in the iconic store made famous by the film "Breakfast at Tiffany's," which stands next to Trump Tower.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Defense News
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln experienced an electrical fire in the forward emergency diesel generator compartment while undergoing planned maintenance at Naval Air Station North Island. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported. An assessment is underway to determine the extent of the damage to the ship.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WREG NewsChannel 3
Four children died in an electrical fire at a Memphis apartment building where power had been turned off since April. The family was still getting power from somewhere before the deadly fire. The cause of the fire was initially thought to be due to "rigged" wiring, but it was later called accidental. The building's owner said he hadn't received any complaints about electrical issues, but some residents reported electrical problems. The mother and her family were supposed to already be out, and the owner was in the process of evicting her for non-payment of rent.