The Crooked House pub in England’s West Midlands went up in flames earlier this month. Two men have now been taken into custody on suspicion of arson.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
As Wildfires Spread, Anger Rises in Greece Over Government Response
Firefighters were battling scores of blazes nationwide, but the threat to a precious woodland north of the capital had some fearing a dystopian future.
A Late Summer Heat Wave Bakes Italy, France and Spain
In France, Spain and Italy, residents and tourists did their best to avoid scorching temperatures — again.
18 People Killed in Greek Wildfire May Be Migrants
The authorities said the bodies were found near the border with Turkey, in an area that is a crossing point for thousands of migrants seeking to enter Europe.
Wildfire in Kelowna, British Columbia, Expected to Leave Lasting Scar
Fire is raging in the suburban fringes of the resort town of Kelowna, British Columbia, as a state of emergency across the province continued.
Jean-Louis Georgelin, Who Was in Charge of Rebuilding Notre-Dame, Dies
A former army chief of staff, he was put in charge of the cathedral’s restoration and prided himself on keeping the project on track.
Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate
The blaze on Tenerife has burned almost 10,000 acres and forced thousands of residents in the north to lock down or flee.
Canada Wildfires Force Evacuations in Yellowknife and Kelowna
The emergency order was issued late Friday as wildfires threatened Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories, and Kelowna, in British Columbia.
What Happened to Britain’s ‘Crooked House’ Pub?
The beloved tilted landmark in the West Midlands area of England was razed after a fire that police suspect was arson, leaving locals looking for answers.
11 Killed in Vacation Home Fire in France
The victims were on an organized trip for people with mental disabilities in Wintzenheim, near the borders of Germany and Switzerland.