tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

Emergency Workers

All articles tagged with #emergency workers

conflict-and-war1 year ago

"Russian 'Double-Tap' Strike on Odesa Leaves 14 Dead"

A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Odesa resulted in at least 14 deaths and dozens of injuries, including emergency workers responding to the initial explosion, in a tactic known as a "double-tap." The attack damaged homes, a service station, and vehicles, with ongoing efforts to contain fires and threats from ballistic missiles. The UN also reported Russia's involvement in "widespread and systematic" torture in Ukraine after speaking to over 800 individuals during 16 visits.

via Kyiv Post|
#casualties#conflict-and-war#emergency-workers
world-news1 year ago

"Tragic Killing of 6-Year-Old Hind Rajab Sparks Outcry in Gaza"

6-year-old Hind Rajab, who had been missing for nearly two weeks, was found dead alongside five family members and two rescue workers after being targeted by Israeli forces. Audio of Hind's desperate call for help as an Israeli tank approached her had circulated globally, and the car where she was found was riddled with bullet holes. The Palestine Red Crescent Society reported that Israeli forces also targeted their ambulance as it arrived on the scene. Hind's mother expressed devastation and anger, vowing to never forgive those involved in her daughter's killing.

via Democracy Now!|
#emergency-workers#gaza#hind-rajab
rescue-operations2 years ago

American Man Rescued from Turkish Cave After 12-Day Ordeal

An American caver, Mark Dickey, has been rescued by emergency workers in southern Turkey after being trapped for several days in a cave. The rescue operation involved at least 200 aid workers from different countries, including the United States, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and Turkey. Dickey had been suffering from suspected gastrointestinal bleeding while inside the 1,276-meter-deep Morca Sinkhole. The rescue teams successfully retrieved him from the cave, and he is now being transported to a hospital for further treatment.

via CNN|
#american-caver#cave-rescue#emergency-workers
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Tunnel Five Fire Rages, Homes Destroyed and Evacuations Ordered"

A fast-moving wildfire, named the Tunnel Five Fire, has burned over 500 acres in southeastern Washington since Sunday, threatening approximately 250 homes and prompting evacuation orders for residents within a two-mile radius. The fire, fueled by hot and windy conditions, has resulted in the loss of several structures, with an estimated 10 homes destroyed. As of Monday, the fire remains uncontained, and emergency crews, including 166 workers and firefighting aircraft, are working to extinguish the flames.

via The New York Times|
#emergency-workers#evacuation#homes
disaster2 years ago

NYC Parking Garage Collapse: Cleanup and Investigation Challenges.

The cleanup of the deadly parking garage collapse in NYC remains "very dangerous" and "incredibly complex" as emergency workers try to safely remove the remaining vehicles, which include electric vehicles that pose additional hazards. The garage was found to be no longer structurally stable and in danger of further collapse, requiring demolition workers to brace adjacent building walls. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation, and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office has opened a probe into whether it could be criminal in nature.

via New York Post |
#demolition#disaster#electric-vehicles