All articles tagged with #fire alarm
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
The Atlanta airport's control tower was evacuated due to a fire alarm and gas smell, leading to a temporary halt in flights and an 'ATC Zero' status, but operations resumed after the all-clear was given.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
A wild MLB game between the Twins and Mariners featured power hitting, ejections, a stadium fire alarm delay, and a Mariners debut walk-off win by prospect Cole Young, with multiple late-inning scoring opportunities missed by Minnesota.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Seattle Sports
Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners tied for the MLB home run lead with his 22nd homer of the season, amid a stadium fire alarm delay, and became the first MLB catcher to reach 20 homers before the end of May, highlighting his impressive season performance.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Inside the Magic
Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disney World's Magic Kingdom has halted previews due to fire alarms and technical issues. The ride, set to officially open on June 28, 2024, has faced mixed reviews and several breakdowns during cast member previews. Despite these setbacks, the attraction promises new animatronics, music, and an extended storyline from "The Princess and the Frog."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
During the Indiana-Wisconsin basketball game, a fire alarm forced the evacuation of Indiana's Assembly Hall, leading to an 11-minute delay. The cause of the alarm was not disclosed, but emergency management officials followed state law and evacuated the arena. After the evacuation, the game resumed, and Indiana ultimately secured a 74-70 victory over Wisconsin.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The Wisconsin-Indiana men's basketball game was delayed when a fire alarm went off in Assembly Hall, leading to the evacuation of the arena. Play resumed after a 20-minute delay, and Indiana ultimately won the game 74-70.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
The San Francisco 49ers were disrupted by a 6 a.m. fire alarm at their team hotel, leading to complaints from players and coaches about the impact on their sleep and practice. The incident is the latest in a series of pregame disruptions before big NFL games, with players suspecting mischief and expressing frustration. The 49ers are preparing for the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs, and the team's routine and practice field conditions have also been sources of concern.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
The San Francisco 49ers experienced a disruptive start to their day as a fire alarm went off at their team hotel in Las Vegas, causing annoyance among players, particularly Christian McCaffrey and Nick Bosa, who suspected it may not have been accidental. Despite this and other quirky incidents during their Super Bowl preparations, the team remains focused on their upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
The House of Representatives voted to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in a U.S. Capitol office building while the chamber was in session. The censure resolution, introduced by Republican Rep. Lisa McClain, passed with a few Democratic votes. Bowman becomes the third Democratic House member to be admonished this year through the censure process. Many Democrats defended Bowman, criticizing the Republican effort as lacking credibility and integrity. The vote reflects the increasing use of censure as a punishment in the House, often in a partisan manner.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Three House Democrats, Chris Pappas, Jahana Hays, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, joined Republicans in voting to censure "Squad" Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling the fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building. Bowman had pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge and agreed to pay a $1,000 fine. The resolution, introduced by GOP Rep. Lisa McClain, was passed after a failed attempt by Democrats to stop it. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Republicans for wasting time on the motion instead of addressing pressing issues. Bowman is the 27th lawmaker to be censured by the House.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The House is set to vote on a GOP-led resolution to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in a House office building. Censure is a significant rebuke but does not carry an explicit penalty. Bowman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for falsely triggering the fire alarm. Republicans have led efforts to censure two other Democrats since June. Bowman and other Democrats have spoken out against the censure effort.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
The House is set to vote on a Republican resolution to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in a congressional building while the chamber was in session in September. Bowman admitted to pulling the alarm accidentally and pleaded guilty to one count of falsely pulling a fire alarm. Republicans accuse Bowman of trying to delay a government funding vote, while Bowman maintains that his actions were unintentional.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The House of Representatives is on track to censure Representative Jamaal Bowman, Democrat of New York, for setting off a fire alarm in a House office building during a congressional spending battle. The censure resolution, introduced by Representative Lisa McClain, Republican of Michigan, survived a vote, with 216 Republicans voting to keep it alive. Bowman pleaded guilty to a single false fire alarm charge and paid a $1,000 fine. Censure resolutions have become common tools for partisan criticism in the deeply polarized House.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a member of the "Squad," is set to face a censure vote after pulling a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building to stall a vote on a measure. Despite claiming it was an accident, a resolution seeking to censure him was not tabled, and a final vote is expected. If censured, Bowman would be the 27th lawmaker in history to face such reprimand.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
The House has advanced a Republican resolution to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm, with a final vote scheduled for Thursday. Bowman admitted to pulling the fire alarm before a vote on a spending measure in September. If censured, Bowman would be publicly reprimanded in the House. Censuring House members is rare but has been used as a political tool recently. Only four House members have been censured in the 21st century, and 26 members in total have been censured in U.S. history.