Emergency services said the blaze had broken out in the early hours of the morning. The cause was still being investigated.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
Notre-Dame Cathedral Is Ready to Reopen in December
Millions of visitors are expected at the cathedral after it reopens in December for the first time since the devastating 2019 fire.
Notre-Dame’s Bells Ring Together for First Time Since Fire
The sound of Notre-Dame’s bells pealed throughout Paris for the first time since 2019 — a symbol of rebirth as it prepares to reopen next month.
Fire Breaks Out at BAE’s UK Nuclear Submarine Plant
The authorities said there was no nuclear risk. Two people with smoke inhalation received treatment at a hospital.
School Bus Fire in Thailand Kills at Least 23 People
The vehicle was returning from a field trip and caught fire outside Bangkok. Rescuers were still searching for bodies in the wreckage.
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”
The Grenfell Fire and the Unbearable Slowness of Public Inquiries
Holding an inquiry has become one of the British government’s go-to responses to outrageous harm. But that approach can sometimes stall change and delay justice.
Fire at School Dormitory in Kenya Kills at Least 18 Students
At least 70 students are still unaccounted for, although officials urged people not to jump to conclusions about their fate.
4 Takeaways From the U.K. Grenfell Tower Fire Report
An extensive public inquiry found that the causes of the Grenfell Tower tragedy stretched back decades, and that the deaths of 72 people were avoidable.
4 Takeaways From the U.K. Grenfell Tower Fire Report
An extensive public inquiry found that the causes of the Grenfell Tower tragedy stretched back decades, and that the deaths of 72 people were avoidable.