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A rapid blaze at a medical facility in Pakistan trapped newborns, resulting in multiple infant deaths and leaving rescue personnel traumatized by the narrow escape of one baby.

Emergency services responded to a report of a large boat colliding with a dock in Os, Norway. The incident prompted the deployment of rescue personnel to the scene.

Six people were killed in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, when a Thar vehicle rammed into an autorickshaw from behind, requiring rescue personnel to use specialized equipment to extricate victims.

A devastating fire in a terraced house in Puolanka, Finland, brought to light a critical shortage of rescue personnel in the municipality, a problem reportedly shared by other small towns. Local emergency services handled the evacuation, while firefighting units had to be awaited from other municipalities.

Abandoned vehicles complicated snow removal efforts in Suðurnesjum, Iceland, prompting approximately 110 police, fire, Red Cross, and rescue personnel to respond to over 50 calls during the operation.

Pakistani authorities confirm that rescue personnel are finalizing logistical arrangements to retrieve a deceased mountaineer from the challenging Spantik mountain.

Rescue personnel have reached the suspected location of Pakistani mountaineer Asma Mushtaq’s body on Spantik mountain following a targeted search operation. Officials confirmed the discovery as recovery teams prepare to retrieve the remains.

Hundreds of police, volunteers, and rescue personnel are conducting an extensive air, sea, and land search for four-year-old Yuval Kogan, who disappeared near Hofit Beach in Ashkelon, Israel.

A hiker was found unconscious on the notorious ‘Crawler's Ledge’ of a US trail and later died despite CPR efforts by bystanders and rescue personnel.

PESHAWAR/ LAHORE: Rescue personnel evacuated several people as rain caused flooding in part of Peshawar on Tuesday, while heavy showers also lashed parts of Punjab. The continuing spell of rain over…

Rescue personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Headquarters responded to a fatal road traffic accident on the N1 highway near the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Rescue personnel navigate treacherous terrain and severe weather conditions to save lives affected by recent natural disasters across multiple provinces.

Chinese authorities have dispatched additional rescue personnel and equipment to the Xizang region following a devastating mudslide that disrupted local communities. Meanwhile, President Xi Jinping is preparing to depart for Central Asian and North African state visits to strengthen regional diplomatic ties.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed solidarity with Bangladesh following deadly floods, with Foreign Minister Dar extending condolences and paying tribute to rescue personnel and relief workers.

An elderly barangay health worker and her 5-year-old grandchild drowned after being swept away by raging floodwaters while crossing a swollen river in Davao del Sur, Philippines. Their bodies were retrieved by search and rescue personnel.

Two people, including a Swedish man, died in an avalanche in Hemsedal on Easter Monday, with rescue personnel confirming they knew the victims. Four people were initially caught in the slide, with one reported missing before the fatalities were confirmed.

KARACHI: A fire broke out at a chemical factory in Karachi’s SITE area on Tuesday, Rescue 1122 said. Spokesperson Rescue 1122, in a statement, said that the chemical factory was located near Valika Chowrangi and efforts were underway to control the fire. “A fire brigade truck, along with rescue teams, was immediately dispatched to the site of the incident, as soon as the Rescue 1122 received report of the incident,” the spokesperson added. A contingent of Sindh Rangers personnel was also dispatched to the site of the incident, their spokesperson said in a statement. “Rangers personnel are actively participating in the relief activities and rescue operation along with the fire brigade and rescue personnel,” the spokesperson said. Meanwhile, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab took notice of the incident. In a post on X, Mayor Wahab said, “KMC fire team is attending to the fire incident reported at a factory in SITE Industrial Area. Will keep everyone posted.” According to an earlier statement, Mayor Wahab had “directed all departments of the KMC to stay alert”. He issued instructions to utilise all available resources for the rescue operation. The statement added that the “water board authorities were also instructed to take emergency measures”. “All possible steps should be taken to control the fire,” the mayor was quoted as saying. “There will be no compromise made on the safety of human lives,” he added. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, as per a statement, directed Mayor Wahab and the commissioner to supervise the rescue efforts and investigate the cause of the fire. The incident comes a day after a huge fire erupted in the bushes near the University of Karachi (KU). It was brought under control later.