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EU

Up to SIX TIMES more lead released by Notre Dame blaze than previously estimated, study say

Posted on July 10, 2020July 10, 2020By Editor

A new study into the blaze that ruined Paris’ iconic Notre Dame cathedral claims that much higher quantities of lead were released into the air than previously thought. Researchers studied soil samples in the wake of the fire. … Read More >Up to SIX TIMES more lead released by Notre Dame blaze than previously estimated, study say

Russia

As wildfires ravage Russian forests, Arctic Siberia smashes record for hottest ever June

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020By Editor

Russia’s Siberian Arctic has recorded its hottest ever average June temperature. In 2020, the region was more than five degrees Celsius warmer than is usual for the first month of summer. … Read More >As wildfires ravage Russian forests, Arctic Siberia smashes record for hottest ever June

EU

Dozens evacuated after massive explosions at local supermarket in western France (VIDEO)

Posted on July 4, 2020July 4, 2020By Editor

Residents in Plancoet, in northwestern France, were rudely awoken in the middle of the night by a series of ferocious explosions at a nearby supermarket, which blew out windows and forced evacuations. … Read More >Dozens evacuated after massive explosions at local supermarket in western France (VIDEO)

Op-ed

Cop who shot Rayshard Brooks is without a job & declared guilty by media before the law can utter a word

Posted on June 15, 2020June 15, 2020By Editor

Rayshard Brooks apparently was drunk, resisted arrest, and took a cop’s taser. He lost his life for this, and the officer involved has been thrown under the bus by his superiors and fired. Is this justice, or mob rule? … Read More >Cop who shot Rayshard Brooks is without a job & declared guilty by media before the law can utter a word

Russia

WATCH Russian Army SHOOT burning Siberian oil well with anti-tank gun to put out fire

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020By Editor

Russia’s Defense Ministry has carried out an unusual operation in Eastern Siberia. Soldiers helped put out a blaze at an oil well by demolishing the burning wellhead with point-blank fire from an anti-tank gun. … Read More >WATCH Russian Army SHOOT burning Siberian oil well with anti-tank gun to put out fire

USA

Evacuations underway as firefighters battle massive wildfire in California (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)

Posted on June 8, 2020June 8, 2020By Editor

Residents in Solano County, California have been ordered to flee their homes after a large vegetation fire broke out just miles from two cities. Firefighters are using aerial retardants to protect neighborhoods. … Read More >Evacuations underway as firefighters battle massive wildfire in California (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)

Russia

Over 70 people evacuated from hospital in Russian Far East after roof catches fire

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020By Editor

Dozens of patients and medical personnel had to be evacuated after a fire broke out at a hospital in Russia’s Far East on Monday morning. There have been no reports of casualties or injuries from the blaze. … Read More >Over 70 people evacuated from hospital in Russian Far East after roof catches fire

USA

Watch Videos of Massive Fire in Los Angeles That Wounded 10 Firefighters

Posted on May 17, 2020May 17, 2020By Editor

A massive fire at a commercial centre in downtown LA which spread to several other buildings resulted in an unexpected blast that has injured at least ten firefighters, according to preliminary reports. … Read More >Watch Videos of Massive Fire in Los Angeles That Wounded 10 Firefighters

Russia

Fire erupts at Saint Petersburg Covid-19 hospital after ventilator malfunctions, 5 dead

Posted on May 12, 2020By Editor

Five patients perished in a major fire at a Saint Petersburg hospital on Tuesday morning with 150 people evacuated to safety. The facility has been designated to treat patients with coronavirus. … Read More >Fire erupts at Saint Petersburg Covid-19 hospital after ventilator malfunctions, 5 dead

Russia

ICU death trap: One patient dies, 300 evacuated after fire breaks out at Covid-19 hospital in Moscow (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 10, 2020May 10, 2020By Editor

At least one person has died and dozens were evacuated following a fire at a Moscow hospital which has been treating coronavirus patients. … Read More >ICU death trap: One patient dies, 300 evacuated after fire breaks out at Covid-19 hospital in Moscow (VIDEOS)