At least 41 people died from smoke inhalation and a stampede when a fire swept through a Coptic Orthodox church on Sunday. The church said a generator started the blaze.
Tag: Accidents and Safety
Thailand Nightclub Fire Kills at Least 13, Injures Dozens
Witnesses said the flames spread rapidly. A video showed victims running from the building with their clothes ablaze.
Beirut Port Silos Partly Collapse on Second Anniversary of Blast
The silos were damaged in the 2020 port explosion and government officials had warned that they could collapse.
Hong Kong: Mirror Concert Accident to Be Investigated
Two dancers for the popular boy band were hospitalized, a local news outlet reported. Hong Kong officials promised an investigation.
At Least 21 Dead After 3 Tavern Shootings in South Africa
The shootings further highlighted concerns about safety, coming only two weeks after 21 teenagers died mysteriously in a coastal city tavern.
At Least 7 Die in Glacier Collapse in Italy’s Dolomites
The glacier has been shrinking for years, and climate change contributed to the tragedy, Italy’s prime minister said. Fourteen people are missing.
At Least Six Die in Glacier Collapse in Italy’s Dolomites
The glacier has been shrinking for years, and recent high temperatures may have contributed to the collapse, a rescue service official said.
Poisonous Gas Leak in Jordan Kills at Least 10 People
Public security officials said a gas tanker sprung a leak while being transported, and video showed a tanker being dropped as it was moved and emitting a large cloud of yellow smoke.
Grenfell Tower Fire Families Gather and Ask for Justice
Survivors, friends and families gathered in London to honor lost loved ones, but a hunger for accountability permeated the ceremony.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine’s Strategic Dilemma
Plus Israel’s unsteady government and Bangladesh’s unfolding fire disaster.