Emergency Services

The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services is expanding public education on safe heating after four toddlers died in shack fires this week. Officials are urging residents to avoid bringing braziers indoors. The move comes as winter raises fire risks in informal settlements.

March 13, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

A large fire broke out in an industrial building in Fyrislund, Uppsala, just before 5:45 p.m. on Friday. Emergency services, police, and ambulance were called to the scene, and the fire was extinguished by 7 p.m. No injuries have been reported.

A child is being treated in hospital for serious injuries after a snow cave collapsed on a schoolyard in Nordanstigs municipality. The accident occurred shortly after 3 PM on Monday in Hassela, where school staff rescued the pupil and emergency services began CPR. The municipality has activated support measures for students and staff.

January 12, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Emergency services were called to Bulltofta in Malmö on Monday after hundreds of liters of nitric acid leaked in an industrial premises. Police are investigating the incident as a workplace accident and work environment violation, with no injuries reported.

Google has introduced a new feature called Android Emergency Live Video, allowing users to share live video with 911 dispatchers during emergencies. The update enhances traditional calls by providing visual context to first responders. It is now rolling out in the United States, select areas of Germany, and Mexico.

December 13, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

Gauteng's Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has assured residents that the province is equipped to handle increased medical emergencies during the festive season. Speaking at a briefing near the N3 in Heidelberg, she highlighted sufficient staffing and resources across hospitals and clinics. The emergency fleet, including 520 ambulances, stands ready for deployment.