Catches Fire

Harbour Mobile Crane Gutted in Fire at Port

A harbour mobile crane engulfed in fire on Monday evening while loading cargo to vessel at WQ-1 berth at inner harbour of Visakhapatnam Port, reports The Hindu.

What happened?

A crane got damaged after it went into flames while loading cargo to Merchant Vessel MV Yasa Falcon in the WQ-1 berth of Visakhapatnam port on Monday. 

However, no casualties were reported.

Preliminary assessment report

An electrical short-circuit in the engine of the crane is suspected to have caused the fire, the officials...

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Iconic Notre-Dame in Paris Destroyed by a Major Fire

  • 850-year-old Gothic building and a medieval cathedral Notre-Dame was ravaged by fire resulting in the collapse of its spire and roof.
  • The fire is linked to the renovation work that began after cracks appeared in the stone, sparking fears the structure could become unstable.
  • The church receives almost 13 million visitors each year, more than the Eiffel Tower and is an iconic spot in Paris, France.
  • World leaders and personalities have expressed shock and grief over the fire that has ravaged the...

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