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Charlie O'Manning/STUFF Exclusive Stuff on the ground footage of the fire ravaged buildings in Lake Ōhau village. More fire crews are on the way to support the eleven helicopters and seven ground crews battling a massive fire at Lake Ohau which has devastated the township. Fire and Emergency incident controller Graeme Still said the fire was “still very active’’ and burning over approximately 1600 hectares. "We have crews coming from Dunedin, Timaru and Alexandra, and they will be on duty all night. Two will be on duty overnight.’’ Bejon Haswell/ Stuff Fire and Emergency incident controller Graeme Still talks at the media briefing in Twizel about the Lake Ōhau fire. Eleven helicopters would be back up in the air fighting the fire at first light on Monday, he said. Fixed wing aircraft were also on standby and would be used if the wind dropped, he said. “It was just too windy here today [Sunday] to use them.’’ He flew over the fire … [Read more...] about High winds to remain a problem in devastating Lake Ohau firefight

When Somphote Ahunai returned to Bangkok after completing an MBA degree in the US, he had $200 left in the bank. Today the renewable energy and electric vehicle company he founded has a market value of $5.6 billion and testifies to Thailand’s highly successful advance into green and sustainable industries. After initially working as a securities trader, Somphote first entered the renewables business when he started producing biodiesel fuel from a palm oil plantation he had acquired. Then he moved his company, Energy Absolute Pcl, into solar and wind farms, growing to become the nation’s number two publicly-listed electricity supplier. Now Somphote has become a key figure in Thailand’s efforts to steer its highly successful automobile manufacturing industry – the world’s 11th largest – beyond the internal combustion engine era into the design and production of electric vehicles and the lithium-ion batteries and charging stations that will power them. On his journey to becoming an … [Read more...] about Thailand powers towards a Green Economy

PHUKET: Residents of Phuket Town’s tambon Talad Neua might consider getting out of town tomorrow, when there will be a one-day suspension of both electric power and water supply services. The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced the power cuts, from 9am to 4pm, to carry out maintenance on high voltage wires The blackout will also affect pumps used to pressurize water pipes, resulting in a “double whammy” for area residents: no power and no water. Affected areas will include Chao Fa East Road, north from Rama IX (Suan Luang) Park; Patiphat Road south of Jui Tui Shrine Intersection; Phoon Phol Road and Bangkok Road. Residents who plan to stay home are strongly advised to store enough water to last throughout the period. A PEA officer said there would also be a half-hour power cut along Kwang Rd and Chao Fa West Road starting at about 9am. Those planning to spend the day at the beach should consider that the 24-hour forecast for Phuket issued by the … [Read more...] about No power, water in parts of Phuket Town tomorrow

close Video 'Baltimore HS student fails all but 3 classes over 4 years, ranks near top half of class' 'A Baltimore high school student passed all but three classes over four years and still graduated near the top half of his class with a 0.13 GPA, according to Fox 45 Baltimore.' Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has called for an investigation into a Baltimore High School after a local investigation found scores of students at the school are failing. A senior at Augusta Fells Savage (AFS) Institute of Visual Arts failed all but three classes over four years and still graduated at the top half of his class with a 0.13 GPA, according to a Fox 45 Baltimore report published earlier this week. "This is something I’m going to ask the inspector general to immediately look into. They have to get to the bottom of this and find out who’s responsible," Hogan told the outlet on Thursday. He added that the report was "far worse than anything" he … [Read more...] about Maryland Gov. Hogan calls for investigation into Baltimore HS failing students, others call for shutdown

close Video 'Baltimore HS student fails all but 3 classes over 4 years, ranks near top half of class' 'A Baltimore high school student passed all but three classes over four years and still graduated near the top half of his class with a 0.13 GPA, according to Fox 45 Baltimore.' A Baltimore high school student failed all but three classes over four years and almost graduated near the top half of his class with a 0.13 GPA, according to a local report. Tiffany France, the mother of the failing student, thought her son would be receiving his diploma from Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts in June. However, she was surprised to discover that he is being sent back to the ninth grade to start over. "He's stressed, and I am, too. I told him I'm probably going to start crying," France told FOX 45 Baltimore . Tiffany France (WBFF) (WBFF) France expressed frustration with the school, asking why her son would have to … [Read more...] about Baltimore HS student fails all but 3 classes over 4 years, ranks near top half of class