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27 Jan 2025

Over 20 dead in two HazMat incidents - Fire & Rescue news from around the world January 25 - 27, 2025

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Between January 25 and 27, 2025, several significant fires and accidents occurred worldwide:

 

Europe:

Madrid, Spain:1. Madrid, Spain (January 27):

A fire broke out in a residential building in the Carabanchel district, injuring three individuals. A baby with minor injuries remained at the scene, while two men aged 43 and 45 were hospitalized with severe smoke inhalation. The fire originated on the third floor and was extinguished by municipal firefighters.

Read more here.

 

Knurow, Poland: The death toll from a coal mine fire at the Knurow-Szczyglowice mine rose to three following a methane gas ignition on January 22, which occurred 850 meters underground. Sixteen miners were injured, with nine suffering severe burns and being transported to a specialist hospital.

Read more here.

 

 

Middle East:

  • Multan Gas Explosion: On January 27, a truck transporting liquefied petroleum gas caught fire and exploded near an industrial area in Multan, Punjab province. The incident resulted in the deaths of five individuals and injuries to more than two dozen others. The explosion caused substantial damage to nearby businesses and homes, with fatalities occurring due to the fire and collapsing roofs. Authorities are investigating the cause of the gas leak that led to the explosion.

    AP News

 

Africa:

  • Enugu Gasoline Tanker Explosion: On January 26, a gasoline tanker lost control and crashed into 17 vehicles on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway in Enugu state. The collision led to a massive fire, resulting in at least 18 fatalities and injuries to 10 others. Rescue teams reported that the victims were "burned beyond recognition." This tragic event underscores the frequent occurrence of fatal truck accidents in Nigeria, often attributed to the lack of an efficient railway system for cargo transport.

    AP News

 

Australia:

  • Little Desert National Park Bushfire: As of January 27, firefighters are battling an uncontrollable bushfire in Little Desert National Park in Victoria's west. Ignited by dry lightning strikes amid intense 40°C heat, the fire has prompted authorities to advise campers and residents in surrounding communities, including Kinimakatka and Winiam East, to evacuate immediately. The blaze is spreading easterly towards Dimboola, producing substantial smoke visible from afar. A forthcoming cool change may assist firefighting efforts, but the situation remains dynamic.

    theaustralian.com.au

     

 

United States:

  • Southern California Wildfires: Between January 7 and 25, Southern California experienced a series of destructive wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton, and Hughes fires. Exacerbated by drought conditions and high-speed Santa Ana winds, these fires collectively burned over 50,000 acres of land and damaged more than 17,000 structures, resulting in at least 28 deaths and the evacuation of 200,000 people.

    Wikipedia