After a deadly fire in a migrant detention center in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, some victims’ families and friends are still looking for answers about their loved ones.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
Forest Fire Breaks Out on a Mountain in Central Seoul
Dozens of nearby homes were evacuated as firefighters hurried to contain the blaze on one of Seoul’s most popular hiking sites.
Five Arrested in Migration Center Fire That Left 39 Dead in Mexico
The authorities said arrest warrants had been obtained for three government migration officials, two private security workers and a migrant accused of starting the blaze.
Philippines Ferry Fire Kills at Least 28
The vessel caught fire near the southern island province of Basilan, the coast guard said. The cause of the accident was under investigation.
Mexico Investigates Migrant Deaths in Border City Fire as Homicide Case
The authorities identified eight suspects and said government workers and private security workers had done nothing to help migrants flee the blaze at a detention center in Ciudad Juárez.
At Least 39 Killed in Fire at Mexico Migration Center Near U.S. Border
The fatal blaze comes as border cities across Mexico have been flooded with migrants turned back from the United States and more arriving from other countries.
Fire in Bangladesh Camp Adds to Rohingya Refugees’ Misery
Twelve thousand residents of the camp, already some of the most dispossessed people on earth, were left without shelter.
Hong Kong Skyscraper Is Engulfed in Flames
The fire at the 42-story tower, which was under construction, burned for nine hours. News reports said two people were injured.
Turkey Earthquake: Time Is Running Out to Find Survivors
Rescues typically happen within three days of an earthquake, an expert said. The logistics of finding survivors in Turkey and Syria are daunting.
In Battered Ukrainian City, the Latest Battle is Against Winter
Firefighters in Lyman, in Ukraine’s east, contend with land mines, freezing temperatures, damaged buildings, awful cell service and a lack of water.