All news on the topic: Emergency

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Maps show terrible extent of deadly wildfire damage as beautiful island burns
Wildfires driven by Hurricane Dora's strong winds swept through Maui and Lahaina in Hawaii, destroying historic structures, causing evacuations, and resulting in a death toll of at least 36
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Apocalyptic scenes as families drive through inferno island engulfed by flames
Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui is being obliterated by terrible wildfires today whipped up tropical storm Hurricane Dora - the historic and beautifu resort is feared lost
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Apocalyptic scenes as people leap in sea & desperate drivers flee Hurricane Dora
Hawaii's Maui County and Lahaina are being evacuated as terrible wildfires fuelled by deadly winds from Hurricane Dora are pummelling the US island state today in frightening scenes
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Brittany Ferries ship diverted suddenly as 'multiple crew members unwell'
A Brittany Ferries ship has diverted after multiple crew members reported illness - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
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Thick black smoke soars into sky as major fire breaks out at recycling hub
A massive fire broke out at a recycling facilty in Mesa Del Sol, Albuquerque, New Mexico - with huge plumes of smoke seen for miles around as emergency services rushed to the scene
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North Korea finally offers brief response over missing US soldier Travis King
North Korea has offered a brief response to a United Nations Command request for information on US soldier Travis King who ran across the country’s border last month, the Pentagon has announced
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140 firefighters battle huge San Francisco fire with smoke seen for miles
More than a hundred San Francisco firefighters were at the scene of a four-alarm fire Tuesday morning at a building that was under construction
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Plane crashes into sea in front of horrified beachgoers before heroic rescue
A pilot is said to be injured after a banner plane plummeted into the sea off Myrtle Beach in South Carolina - a group of shocked bystanders are now trying to pull it out of the water
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Crane dramatically erupts in flames and collapses in the centre of New York
A crane in Hells Kitchen in the centre of New York has dramatically erupted into flames and then collapsed to the ground - emergency services have rushed to the scene
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Missing boy, 4, is found alive in field by family guided by rescue helicopter
The footage, taken from an Ohio State Highway Patrol helicopter, shows the moment the worried family were reunited with the missing four-year-old boy who was wandering alone through the fields
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Body found in hunt for paddleboarder missing behind $12m Barack Obama estate
A body has been found after a man went missing while he was paddle boarding in a pond near former US President Barack Obama's house on Martha's Vineyard in Edgartown, Massachusetts
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Woman mauled to death by grizzly bear was 'beautiful, smart, talented daughter'
Amie Adamson, 47, of Derby, Kansas, was found dead on Buttermilk Trail west of West Yellowstone, Montana, early on Saturday morning. Authorities determined she was killed by a bear
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Man smashes windshield to save crying baby left in scorching hot car by family
Video shows people smashing the windshield of a car to rescue a crying baby that was trapped after the family forgot the keys inside in Harlingen, southern Texas
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Police chief left in critical condition in hospital after 'shooting himself'
Alfredo 'Freddy' Ramirez, 52, the Miami-Dade police director, reportedly suffered a self-inflicted gunshot injury and is in a critical condition in hospital, and undergoing surgery
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Major UK theatre evacuated over bomb threat as police and sniffer dogs on scene
Theatre-goers were watching a showing of the Lion King at London's Lyceum Theatre when it was interrupted by officers from the Met Police following reports of a bomb threat
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At least 25 rushed to hospital as decking collapses at country club
A deck collapsed at a Montana country club in Billings, injuring up to 25 people who were transported to local hospitals, but there were no fatalities reported
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Rhodes wildfires sees holidaymakers stranded on beaches as fire rages behind
Around 2,000 people have been rescued by boats as a rapidly spreading wildfire on the Greek island forced hundreds to flee their resorts and hotels on Saturday
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Terrified Brits left to fend for themselves after fleeing wildfire 'warzone'
One family from Liverpool fled their Rhodes hotel in terror after it was caught by a spreading wildfire on Saturday, a family friend told The Mirror, before becoming stranded in the island's airport
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Two men die at leisure centre in three days leaving staff 'saddened'
Staff at Launceston Community Leisure Centre, in Cornwall, have been left "shocked and saddened" after two men died in three days despite the efforts of paramedics
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Flash flooding emergency as neighbourhoods turned into rivers and cars submerged
The town of Mayfield in Kentucky has been brought to a standstill on Wednesday morning as waves of thunderstorms pushed through the region after major flash flooding
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Boy, 12, found dead as cops 'desperately' seek mum and 'endangered' sibling, 4
A mother named Patricia Sylvester is missing along with her 4-year-old son, Rafael, for whom an endangered child alert has been issued. Her other son, 12, was found dead in his home
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Brits warned about next nationwide 'Armageddon alert' system test
Millions are set to hear a loud alarm from their mobile phones as officials advise the next trial of the emergency alert system should be held in two years' time
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Dozens of animals killed after 'devastating' fire rips through wildlife centre
A "devastating" fire has broken out at the Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach, Florida, claiming the lives of dozens of mammals and reptiles
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Manhunt as Nike, Safeway and bank attacked with explosives and Molotov cocktail
Police in Washington DC are hunting for a suspect believed to be responsible for three explosions at a Nike store, a Safeway and Truist Bank in the early hours of Sunday morning
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Three people feared dead as small plane plunges into seaside resort
Authorities are investigating a plane crash at the Barefoot Resort and Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. At least one person is reported to have been killed