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  1. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    Fire at Brakfontein 132/11kV Substation Disrupts Power in Tshwane, Restoration Efforts Underway

    Fire at Brakfontein 132/11kV Substation Disrupts Power in Tshwane, Restoration Efforts Underway https://centralnews.co.za/fire-at-brakfontein-132-11kv-substation-disrupts-power-in-tshwane-restoration-efforts-underway/#emergency-response-kicks-in Fire at Brakfontein 132/11kV Substation Disrupts...
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    All-out aerial assault works to save homes in Brentwood, Encino as Palisades fire approaches

    All-out aerial assault works to save homes in Brentwood, Encino as Palisades fire approaches An epic aerial assault was underway Saturday as a fleet of aircraft worked to prevent the Palisades fire from hitting homes in Brentwood and Encino. A shift in winds late Friday sent the fire north...
  4. Monkeyz

    Fires at 3 Kruger National Park camps

    https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/watch-fires-at-3-kruger-national-park-camps/
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Fire in SABC HQ

    Fire in SABC HQ The SABC has confirmed that a fire broke out at its headquarters in Auckland Park on Thursday, 12 October 2023. In a statement shared with the media at around 14:00, the public broadcaster said the fire had been contained.
  6. Monkeyz

    Phalaborwa fire: ‘Everyone is reaching out to help’

    LIMPOPO – A town is coming together this evening in its efforts to assist those affected by a ravaging veld fire in Phalaborwa. The Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality is working closely with the Mopani District Municipality’s fire and rescue services to control a fire that has engulfed several houses...
  7. Vorastra

    As wildfires rage in Greece, tourists flee and locals shelter

    https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/repatriation-flights-head-greece-wildfires-force-tourists-flee-2023-07-24/ Archive link for those who can't access: https://archive.ph/KSPb3
  8. itareanlnotani

    Vodacom in Century City on Fyaaaaar!

    Seems the roof on Vodacom in Century City, Cape Town is currently on fire. Panels up in smoke. I wonder if its to do with DC disconnects (which shouldn't be on the roof)? Eg https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/11/23/australia-removes-much-criticized-dc-isolator-mandate/...
  9. Gordon_R

    At least 64 dead in Pakistan train fire

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50245090
  10. Gordon_R

    California boat fire - At least 33 missing near Santa Cruz island

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49556638
  11. Rouxenator

    Golden Arrows Bus on fire at Lord Charles hotel

    Not sure if it just decided today was a good day to die or if someone else decided that. *not my video, was sent by a friend. I'm just sharing it.
  12. HAL 9000

    South Korea bans driving BMWs under recall due to fires

    South Korea will ban driving recalled BMWs that haven't received safety checks following dozens of fires the German automaker has blamed on a faulty exhaust gas component. South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Tuesday the ban taking effect Wednesday affects about...
  13. RedViking

    Ford South Africa issues third recall of Kuga vehicles

    "Ford Motor Company South Africa has issued another urgent safety recall of its Kuga vehicles. The recall comes after Ford discovered that the insulation surrounding the front seatbelt retractor’s pre-tensioner posed a fire risk in the event of a head-on collision. Ford says that activation of...
  14. N

    [US]Suicidal man doused in gasoline catches fire after Texas police use Taser on him

    http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/suicidal-man-doused-in-gasoline-catches-fire-after-police-use-taser-on-him/
  15. N

    [US] Pennsylvania woman lit boyfriend on fire, used urine to put out flames, cops say

    http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/11/pennsylvania-woman-lit-boyfriend-on-fire-used-urine-to-put-out-flames-cops-say.html
  16. Kevin Lancaster

    Knysna homeowner gets attempted burglar to battle blaze

    Knysna - A Knysna resident, desperate to save his home from fast-approaching flames, stopped an apparent burglar from entering and possibly looting it and offered the man money to help him battle the blaze. The attempted burglar, who wanted a bicycle or a television, then had to put up with a...
  17. Kevin Lancaster

    Woman’s headphones explode mid-flight

    Woman’s headphones explode mid-flight A woman on a flight from Beijing to Melbourne was listening to music when her headphones exploded, the BBC reported.
  18. Kevin Lancaster

    All the tech that caught on fire

    All the tech that caught on fire The release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and its subsequent proclivity for spontaneously erupting into flames caught the attention of smartphone users around the world.
  19. Kevin Lancaster

    Incredible photos of massive fires in Somerset West

    Incredible photos of massive fires in Somerset West Areas in Somerset West are being evacuated after wildfires damaged several homes in the area.
  20. The_Librarian

    [The Register] Hey, you know what Samsung is also burning after the Note 7 fiasco?

    Hey, you know what Samsung is also burning after the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco? $2.3bn Rest of the article is here : http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/10/12/samsung_galaxy_note_7_cost/
  21. D

    UKZN Howard College Caf set alight

    Happening right now. Received these from separate sources over Whatsapp. Its a shame. Was a pretty nice caf, and a central point in Upper Campus.
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