Firefighting Assistance

A three-alarm fire at an abandoned building in Toronto’s Riverside area prompted major road closures and streetcar disruptions on October 14

Two window cleaners were brought safely to the ground using a 64-meter ladder after becoming trapped high above Blackfriars Road in Southwark

The Bouquet Fire near Bouquet Reservoir is 63% contained, but evacuation orders remain in place as firefighters continue battling hot spots

An 18-inch gas main has ruptured on The Cut in Waterloo, prompting the evacuation of around 600 people and a major road closure

The Hawk Fire near Reno has burned 15,000 acres and destroyed more than 30 homes as crews make progress and some evacuation zones are downgraded

French authorities have confirmed the deaths of two firefighters who were responding to the ongoing wildfire in Mérignac, near Bordeaux

Israel extends aerial aid to Cyprus after foreign ministers coordinate response

29 firefighting teams, 8 firefighting planes, an observation helicopter, and assistance from various organizations are operating at the scene. Main roads closed; event not yet under control