Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The Bombay explosion (or Bombay docks explosion) occurred on 14 April 1944, in the Victoria Dock of Bombay, British India (now Mumbai, India) when the British freighter SS Fort Stikine caught fire and was destroyed in two giant blasts, scattering debris, sinking surrounding ships and setting fire to the area, killing around 800 to 1,300 people. [1]
The Antilia bomb scare occurred on 25 February 2021, when a car containing 20 gelignite sticks was found outside the residence of Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai. [1] [2] A note found inside the vehicle, addressed to Mukesh and his wife Nita Ambani, said that the act was a prelude and threatened additional violence.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade responded to the fire, with eight fire tenders, and five water tankers, along with several ambulances. [5] The fire was brought under control by 2:45 IST and was doused completely by 6:30 a.m. [2] [8] The Mumbai Fire Brigade initially classed the fire as Level II, but later upgraded their classification to Level III. [9]
AOL latest headlines, entertainment, sports, articles for business, health and world news.
On July 27, 2005, a major fire struck ONGC's Mumbai High North offshore complex, located approximately 100 km (62 mi) off Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.The accident was the consequence of a collision between a support vessel and the production platform.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade is the fire brigade serving the city of Mumbai, India. It is responsible for the provision of fire protection as well as responding to building collapses, drownings, gas leakage, oil spillage, road and rail accidents, bird and animal rescues, fallen trees and taking appropriate action during natural disasters .
The Free Press Journal is an Indian English-language daily newspaper that was established in 1928 by Swaminathan Sadanand, who also acted as its first editor. First produced to complement a news agency, the Free Press of India, it was a supporter of the Independence movement. It is published in Mumbai, India.
The crew of Flight 171 immediately turned back to attempt an emergency landing on Bombay Airport's runway 09. With its undercarriage down approximately 1,000 yards (3,000 ft; 910 m) from the end of the runway and while at an altitude of 300 feet (91 m), the aircraft suffered a loss of control and plummeted into the ground.