The origin of the explosion, which gutted a building in the Fifth Arrondissement and injured about 40 people, is still unclear.
Tag: Explosions (Accidental)
Restaurant Explosion Kills Dozens in China
The deadly blast, in the northwestern city of Yinchuan, was blamed on a gas leak, and it is likely to prompt closer scrutiny of restaurants that feature gas grills.
37 Injured in Paris After Explosion at Apartment Building
The blast, in the Fifth Arrondissement of the French capital, started a blaze that firefighters quickly brought under control. The origin of the explosion, which critically injured four people, was unclear.
Deadly Blasts Destroy Police Station in Pakistan
Some officials said the explosions, which killed at least 15, were caused by an accident. But a rise in militant attacks has put the region on edge.
Eight People Missing in Marseille After Building Collapses
The five-story building, near the French city’s old port, collapsed after an explosion whose cause was not immediately clear.
Fuel Tanker Wedged Beneath Overpass Explodes Near Hospital in South Africa
At least 10 people were killed and 60 injured from the ensuing fireball, in a scene a witness described as a “zombie apocalypse.”
Coal Mine Explosion in Turkey Kills at Least 41
The accident was the country’s worst mine disaster in years, and the president said the authorities would seek accountability for “even the slightest negligence.”
10 Dead in Gas Station Explosion in Ireland, Officials Say
A child and two teenagers were among those killed after an explosion in Creeslough, County Donegal, on Friday.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine’s Strategic Dilemma
Plus Israel’s unsteady government and Bangladesh’s unfolding fire disaster.
Bangladesh Firefighters Unaware of Chemicals Stored at Shipping Container Depot
Nine firefighters were among at least 41 people killed in a blaze and a subsequent series of explosions.