Firefighters struggled to quell flames in a commercial building in Gujarat state that housed a tutoring center and a gym. Video shared online showed young people jumping to escape the fire.
Tag: Accidents and Safety
Dam at Brazil Mine Could Burst Soon, Officials Warn
Months after a nearby dam breach at a mining site killed more than 240 people, prosecutors say another similar disaster could occur as soon as Sunday.
On Everest, a Trail of Old and Faulty Oxygen Equipment
Illicitly recycled gear has fueled profits for some expedition companies for years. But after some harrowing failures, Nepal is taking action as Everest climbing season begins.
Myanmar Jade Mine Disaster Feared to Have Killed More Than 50
A huge mound of tailings collapsed into an open-pit mine in a remote area of Kachin State, burying workers and heavy equipment, officials said.
Notre-Dame’s Safety Planners Underestimated the Risk, With Devastating Results
The man who oversaw the design of the fire safety system at the cathedral said he was “stunned” at the fire’s speed. Experts said the system included delays that cost firefighters critical minutes.
South African Church Wall Caves In, Killing at Least 13
The collapse at the start of the Easter weekend came during a storm that caused flooding and power outages, and ripped the roofs off buildings.
What the Notre-Dame Fire Reveals About the Soul of France
While a subdued Paris promises to rebuild, the shock of the potential loss has raised difficult questions about Catholicism, secularism and Islam.
France Is First to Ban Breast Implants Linked to Rare Cancer
The ban covers textured breast implants, which are suspected of being linked to anaplastic large-cell lymphoma. Regulators in other countries are following suit.
Buildings Razed With Little Warning After Nigeria School Collapse
Workers began dismantling dozens of unstable structures on Lagos Island. But many buildings were occupied, and scores of people have been displaced.
At Least Five Killed in Pedestrian Bridge Collapse in Mumbai
A pedestrian bridge connecting a train station with a road collapsed in Mumbai on Thursday, killing at least five people and injuring more than 30, police said.