Years after the Grenfell Tower fire in London killed 72 people, disabled residents of high-rises worry whether they would be able to evacuate if needed. “We’ve been an afterthought,” one activist says.
Tag: Accidents and Safety
Walking (and Skating) on Thin Ice, Some in Europe Paid the Price
Temperatures that had not been seen in years brought out the playful side of people across the continent. A few who took to icy canals and ponds needed rescuing.
Floods in Morocco Kill at Least 24 at Illegal Factory
The workers died after being trapped in the basement of a converted house in Tangier after torrential rains in the city, the government said.
K2’s Winter Harshness Blamed as 3 Climbers Are Missing
Reaching the peak in the harshest of seasons is considered one of the greatest challenges in mountaineering.
Vale Mining Company to Pay $7 Billion in Compensation for Brazil Dam Collapse
The disaster in the city of Brumadinho killed 270 people, and 11 others are still missing. It also led to murder charges for company officials.
U.K. Opposition Demands Action as Building Cladding Crisis Escalates
The Labour Party is pressuring the government to come to the aid of homeowners living in apartments wrapped in dangerous flammable material that was the cause of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.
For Nicaragua’s Lobstermen, Deadly Dives Are All Too Common
Catching spiny lobsters is a stunningly dangerous pursuit for the mostly Indigenous fishermen along the country’s Caribbean coast, requiring deep plunges with subpar gear.
Chinese Miners Pulled to Surface 2 Weeks After Underground Explosion
At least 11 miners who were trapped 2,000 feet below ground in the blast have been rescued. Others are still missing.
Madrid Explosion Leaves at Least 3 Dead
The blast that destroyed several floors of a building in the Spanish capital appeared to be the result of a gas leak, the mayor said. Eleven people were injured.
Madrid Explosion Leaves at Least 2 Dead
The blast that destroyed several floors of a building in the Spanish capital appeared to be the result of a gas leak, officials said. Emergency workers said that rescues were underway.