Tag: cpd
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Updated: Man dies as natural archway collapses in Comino
Updated 1030am with new details. A 26-year-old Chinese man lost his life after a natural rock arch collapsed onto a jet ski in Comino on Saturday evening, police confirmed. The tragic incident occurred at around 7pm while the man was riding a jet ski beneath the arch. A 27-year-old Chinese woman, who was travelling with…
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Large fire breaks out at Bamboo Club in Paceville – no major injuries
A large fire broke out at around 1130PM at the former Bamboo Club in Paceville last night. The Civil Protection Department said that they had been called to intervene and eventually put the fire out by early morning. Smoke could still be seen rising from the fire at around 830am today. The CPD said that…
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Updated – Gas cylinder explosion in Birkirkara
Firefighters battled through the night to contain a fierce blaze that erupted following a loud explosion inside a property in Birkirkara on Monday afternoon. The fire broke out in Triq San Konstantinu at around 4.10pm, with residents reporting hearing a powerful explosion moments before flames engulfed the building. Neighbours said the blast was followed by…
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Firefighters rescue six residents and multiple in Mosta apartment blaze
A structure fire in a Mosta apartment block prompted a swift response from Civil Protection Malta on Saturday evening, as firefighters from Fire Stations 3 and 11 rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, crews found a fire burning in the common area of a residential block containing four apartments. Ten firefighters, supported by two fire…
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BREAKING: Police arrest various suspects in Santa Venera/?amrun over large stash of dangerous chemicals
Earlier during the night, approximately from midnight to 3AM in the morning, a joint operation took place between the Civil Protection Department, Police and the Armed Forces at a garage in the St. Venera/?amrun area. Large amounts of chemicals were found that are commonly used by terrorists to manufacture explosives. More details will be updated…
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BREAKING: Police arrest various suspects in Santa Venera/Ħamrun over large stash of dangerous chemicals
Earlier during the night, approximately from midnight to 3AM in the morning, a joint operation took place between the Civil Protection Department, Police and the Armed Forces at a garage in the St. Venera/Ħamrun area. Large amounts of chemicals were found that are commonly used by terrorists to manufacture explosives. More details will be updated…