Neighbours and teachers ran through thick black smoke trying to get to children in the ABC Center in the city of Hermosillo, close to the US border, and firefighters knocked holes in walls in an attempt to reach them.
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- Firefighters Burned in Santa Barbara Wildfires 2 years 39 weeks ago
What started as a meandering fire across 200 acres in coastal Southern California has turned into a fast-moving blaze that has consumed homes and threatened the safety of firefighters who are trying desperately to prevent more damage.It's unclear how many homes have burned in the Santa Barbara area, because the thick, choking smoke prevents authorities from getting an accurate tally.
- Radio waves that can track people behind solid walls 2 years 17 weeks ago
Engineers have developed a wireless network of radio transmitters that can track people moving behind solid walls. The system could help police, firefighters and others nab intruders, and rescue hostages, fire victims and elderly people.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/Radio-waves-that-can-see...- More than 50 buildings destroyed by fire at Alton Bay Christian Conference Center 2 years 43 weeks ago
About 50 structures were destroyed and four firefighters were injured in a multiple-alarm blaze yesterday at the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center.It was not clear where the fire started, but two cottages were reported burning about 4:30 p.m. and strong wind caused the fire to spread quickly, officials at the scene said. The fire was put out by about 9 p.m.
- Fire breaks out in Gurgaon factory 2 years 40 weeks ago
A thick layer of smoke engulfed Haryana's Gurgaon town on the outskirts of the capital Wednesday following a fire that broke out in a factory.Fire brigade officials said no one was injured in the blaze that began at Huji company, which makes desert coolers for Bajaj Electronics, at around 8.30 a.m. in Udyog Vihar Phase II.
- MU student helps rally for Invisible Children in Chicago 2 years 40 weeks ago
Hundreds of people from across the globe gathered in Chicago on Thursday to spread the word about children's rights in Uganda, Africa.The Rescue of Joseph Kony's Child Soldiers event hosted by Invisible Children was held Saturday in 100 cities across the world, including Huntington. However, Chicago is the last city to be officially rescued, and Invisible Children supporters rallied to the city to help.
- More Than 1,300 Children Suffer in New China Lead Poisoning Scandal 2 years 24 weeks ago
More than 1,300 children living near a Chinese manganese factory have been found to be contaminated by lead just days after tests showed similar results for 600 children with homes near a zinc smelter.
- The wind driven fire at Palm Springs damages two homes 2 years 44 weeks ago
A wind-swept brush fire believed to have damaged at least two homes and threatened more than 50 others is 60 percent contained, officials said tonight.
- Santa Barbara fire burned at least 1,300 acres 2 years 39 weeks ago
Capt. Mike Deponce of the Santa Barbara City Fire Department said that as of 6 a.m. today at least 1,300 acres have burned in the Jesusita fire and that there are now 1,394 fire personnel assigned to the blaze.Ten injuries have been reported, although it is unclear how many of those injuries involved firefighters and how many involved civilians. Deponce said most of the residents living in the foothills have evacuated.
- What is a Tay-Sachs ? How fatal is a Tay-Sachs disease? 2 years 41 weeks ago
Tay-Sachs disease is possibly one of the most devastating genetic disorders. It is fatal, and children who are diagnosed with the disease rarely live beyond four years. Children with Tay-Sachs disease appear normal at birth, but when they reach around 3 to 6 months old, they develop symptoms ranging from deafness and blindness to seizures and dementia, which eventually results in death.