FACES OF CEBU: Eary Francis Miaga, 26, firefighter
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nothing but thick black smoke surrounded Eary Francis Miaga as he and his fellow firefighters tried to find a way out of a burning high-rise in Brgy. Kasambagan, Cebu City last year. Despite the life-and-death situation they faced, the firefighters remained calm and kept their eyes open for any opportunity to.....»»
Public warned vs smog caused by forest, bush fires in Baguio, Benguet
The Baguio City Health Services Office (CHSO) has hoisted an alert against the ill effects of the smog created by the smoke from forest and bush fires occurring in different locations in Baguio City and Benguet province......»»
Benguet town up to Baguio experience haze due to forest, bush fires
Tuba town in Benguet up to Baguio City are experiencing haze as residents have been trying to block the smoke and smell of burning grass and trees due to continued wildfires ravaging different locations within the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) reservation and in Barangay Tabaan in Mt. Sto. Tomas, Tuba, Benguet......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 13
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities launched a search and rescue operation on Tuesday following a plane crash in Selangor state. The aircraft, which crashed around 1:30 p.m. local time, had two on board including its pilot, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in a statement. (Malaysia-Aircraft-Crash) - - - - NEW DELHI -- Police Tuesday fired dozens of tear smoke shells and used drones t.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 13
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities launched a search and rescue operation on Tuesday following a plane crash in Selangor state. The aircraft, which crashed around 1:30 p.m. local time, had two on board including its pilot, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in a statement. (Malaysia-Aircraft-Crash) - - - - NEW DELHI -- Police Tuesday fired dozens of tear smoke shells and used drones t.....»»
Bruce joint 19th in LET-Kenya tourney
The Philippines’ Samantha Bruce stumbled in the final push for the title in the Magical Kenya Ladies Open and landed at joint 19th when the smoke cleared Sunday in Vipingo Ridge, Kenya......»»
Talisay City fire: P3M worth of properties lost, 1 firefighter injured
CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least P3 million worth of properties went up in smoke after fire hit a residential area in Sitio Libra, Purok Kamonggay, Barangay Poblacion, Talisay City, Cebu on Wednesday morning. The fire alarm was raised at 8:10 a.m., according to a report by the Talisay City Fire Station. It burned around.....»»
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, no reported casualties
AGAM, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted again on Sunday, spewing smoke and ash high into the air, but no casualties were reported. The Marapi Volcano Observation Post in West Sumatra province recorded an eruption with an ash column about 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) high from its peak, followed by ash rain. Sprays of ash.....»»
EcoWaste Coalition: Keep Rizal Park and Traslacion 2024 Smoke- and Litter-Free
Manila City/Quezon City. The environmental watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition pushed for strict adherence to Rizal Park’s “no smoking, no littering” policy during the conduct of Traslacion 2024 to protect public health and the environment. “As Black Nazarene devotees line up for the traditional ‘Pahalik’ at the Quirino Grandstand, we appeal to everyone to be considerate […].....»»
Green group calls for a smoke- and litter-free traslacion
In a release Sunday, EcoWaste Coalition issued a call for strict adherence to Rizal Park’s “no smoking, no littering” policy. .....»»
A tale of two cities
Because of our continued tradition of celebrating the New Year with fireworks, I normally opt to spend the holiday abroad to avoid the smoke pollution that triggers my asthma......»»
Israel and Hamas war: Gazans ‘exhausted’ as fighting rages on
Fighting raged Saturday across Gaza, where displaced Palestinians are “exhausted” with no end in sight to war between the besieged territory’s Hamas rulers and Israel, now in its 13th week. Smoke billowed over the Gaza Strip’s southern city of Khan Yunis, the focus of recent fighting in the grinding war, which was triggered on October.....»»
Israel intensifies Gaza strikes, Hamas fires rockets amid truce talks
Israeli bombing is at its most intense over the northern part of the Gaza Strip, where orange flashes of explosions and black smoke could be seen as morning broke from across the fence in Israel.....»»
4 dead in fireworks factory fire in central Philippines
MANILA, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Fire gutted a fireworks factory and nearby houses in Cebu province in the central Philippines on Monday, leaving four dead and six others injured, city authorities said. Authorities said the blaze, which lasted over an hour, quickly spread in a village in Lapu-Lapu City. Social media posts showed firecrackers exploding while the fire and thick smoke engulfed the factory......»»
Protecting the unborn: Keeping bushfire smoke out of our homes
Securing homes in the face of bushfires is a known challenge. Far less appreciated is the effect of bushfire smoke and why we must keep it out of residences. "The placentas are grey ... the babies are underweight ... and there are way too many for there not to be a link!" I'm sitting with my doctor in her Albury clinic a few months after the smoke of Australia's.....»»
Protecting the unborn: Keeping bushfire smoke out of our homes.
Securing homes in the face of bushfires is a known challenge. Far less appreciated is the effect of bushfire smoke and why we must keep it out of residences. "The placentas are grey ... the babies are underweight ... and there are way too many for there not to be a link!" I'm sitting with my doctor in her Albury clinic a few months after the smoke of Australia's.....»»
Israel bombs Gaza as war resumes after truce with Hamas collapses
Israel resumed its deadly bombardment of Gaza on Friday despite international calls for a renewed truce, killing at least 178 people according to Hamas authorities as five hostages held by the militant group were also confimed dead. Clouds of grey smoke from strikes shot up on the Gaza skyline and rockets fired from the territory.....»»
5 Basic Tips to Deal with Home and Condo Emergencies
Settling into your new Lentoria house or condo is a delightful experience, but it’s crucial not to overlook safety preparations for emergencies. Here are five essential tips to help you get ready: Invest in a Smoke Alarm Smoke alarms are devices that can warn against possible inhalation of toxic fumes and smoke. More importantly, they […] The post 5 Basic Tips to Deal with Home and Condo Emergencies appeared first on Kagay An......»»
4 missing fishermen rescued off Zambales
After a week of drifting at sea, four fishermen have been rescued by another fisherman who saw their smoke signal as he was sailing along the waters off Candelaria in Zambales, according to the Philippine Coast Guard......»»
WATCH: Spectacular Hong Kong Disneyland Momentous fireworks show
From scenes of Disney's most iconic movies to fireworks, smoke, dancing water and even bursting flames, "Momentous" is a feast for all senses and a must-see for everyone visiting Hong Kong Disneyland in time for Disney's 100th anniversary......»»