The British police said they had charged a Romanian national, Stanislav Carpiuc, with conspiracy to commit arson. Fires struck two buildings and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
Ukrainian Is Charged After Fires at Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Properties
One of the blazes took place outside the doorway of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s family home in Kentish Town, in north London, which is currently being rented out.
Man Arrested Over Fire at Starmer’s North London House
The police said a 21-year-old man was held in connection with three fires, including two at properties linked to the British prime minister.
Counterterror Police Investigate Fire at Starmer’s North London Home
Damage was caused to the entrance of a property belonging to the prime minister in Kentish Town, but nobody was hurt, the police said.
Explosions Cripple Ship Carrying Aid to Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea
A human rights group operating the ship blamed a drone attack for the explosions, which caused a fire on the vessel. The crew was safe and remained on board.
Israel Scrambles to Extinguish Wildfires on Outskirts of Jerusalem
Authorities reopened the main highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and allowed evacuees to return to their homes in Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Wildfires in Israel Force Towns Near Jerusalem to Evacuate
The fires interrupted memorial day ceremonies, and Israel’s top firefighter called the blazes “one of the toughest events” he has faced.
Iran Port Explosion’s Death Toll Rises
More than 800 people were also injured in the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port, the largest in Iran.
Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills at Least 14 and Injures Hundreds
An Iranian with ties to the security services and an international security firm said that a missile fuel component exploded, but Iranian officials did not report any indication of an attack.
South Korean Police Seek Arsonist After Deadly Seoul Fire
The fire in a 21-story building in southern Seoul killed one person and injured several others, two of them seriously.