Fire Control

Giant fire tornadoes could clean up oil spills faster with less pollution

Giant fire tornadoes could clean up oil spills faster with less pollution What if one of the best ways to fight an oil spill is with a controlled fire tornado? - Date: - June 5, 2026 - Source: - Texas A&M University - Summary: - Researchers have shown that controlled fire whirls can clean up oil spills faster and more cleanly than traditional burning methods.

The Steam Controller’s “drop-in” charger almost started a fire for this owner

Scores of firefighters tackle major blaze at south London recycling centre

Fire in Bermondsey sends huge plumes rising high over the city and disrupts train travel in the areaFifteen fire engines and about 100 firefighters have been called to tackle a major fire at a recycling centre in south London. Fire control officers were first called just after 5.30pm on Monday to the centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey.

Scores of firefighters tackle major blaze at south London recycling centre

Fire in Bermondsey sends huge plumes rising high over the city and disrupts train travel in the areaFifteen fire engines and about 100 firefighters have been called to tackle a major fire at a recycling centre in south London. Fire control officers were first called just after 5.30pm on Monday to the centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey.

Spanish town faces ‘65ft flames’ during massive wildfire in holiday hotspot

Spanish town faces ‘65ft flames’ during massive wildfire in holiday hotspot Hundreds of emergency personnel including military units, aircraft and firefighters join effort to control fire - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A massive wildfire has struck a Spanish holiday hotspot forcing residents to flee their homes. The blaze began in Los Garres, Murcia, in southern Spain and had burned through 177 hectares of land by the end of Wednesday, according to officials. Around 100 residents had...

Firings at CBS' '60 Minutes' reflect the fight for media control in the age of Trump

The show's new leader says he fired star Scott Pelley for insubordination. Pelley says he was defending the integrity of the show's journalism after three top executives and two reporters were fired. (Image credit: CBS Photo Archive/CBS via Getty Images)

Firings at CBS' '60 Minutes' reflect the fight for media control in the age of Trump

The show's new leader says he fired star Scott Pelley for insubordination. Pelley says he was defending the integrity of the show's journalism after three top executives and two reporters were fired. (Image credit: CBS Photo Archive/CBS via Getty Images)

[Written Question] Fire and Rescue Services

Question by: Damien Egan Answering Body: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure parity of recognition between Fire Control staff and other operational personnel who contribute to incident response, including thos

[Written Question] Fire and Rescue Services: Medals

Question by: Damien Egan Answering Body: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the eligibility criteria applied to Fire Control staff for the award of the Platinum Jubilee Medal, Diamond Jubilee Medal, and Gold

Rudram-II: How India's hypersonic missile uses enemy radars to destroy them

Rudram-II: How India's hypersonic missile uses enemy radars to destroy them The Rudram series of missiles are anti-radiation missiles that are designed and developed in India as radar busters. These missiles are designed to home-in to enemy radar systems and destroying them. The destruction of these radars will then give friendly aircraft the ability to conduct operations without worrying about being detected by either early warning or fire control radars, thus making these missiles...