At least one person was confirmed to have died on the Euroferry Olympia, which caught fire on Friday and is still ablaze near the island of Corfu. Hundreds of others have been rescued.
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Dead Body Is Pulled From Burning Ferry Off Greece, With 10 Still Missing
At least one person was confirmed to have died on the Euroferry Olympia, which caught fire on Friday and is still ablaze near the island of Corfu. Hundreds of others have been rescued.
Cameroon Nightclub Fire Kills at Least 16
The blaze was caused by explosions from fireworks used in the venue, the government said in a statement reported by news agencies.
Suspect Charged in Taiwan’s Deadly ‘Ghost Building’ Fire
Prosecutors say the suspect, seeking revenge on her partner after a quarrel, poured hot ashes on a sofa. The resulting fire killed 46 people.
Mystery Deepens as Suspect Is Charged in South Africa Parliament Fire
The man was also accused of possessing explosives, stealing laptops and breaking security laws. Former neighbors were shocked. His lawyer said the government was rushing to find a scapegoat.
Mystery Deepens as Suspect Is Charged With Setting South Africa’s Parliament on Fire
The 49-year-old was also accused of possessing explosives, stealing laptops and breaking security laws. Former neighbors were shocked. His lawyer said the government was rushing to find a scapegoat.
South Africa Parliament: Suspect Charged in Fire to Appear in Court
A 49-year-old man is facing charges of arson and theft in the blaze, which started Sunday and heavily damaged legislative buildings in Cape Town.
South Africa Parliament Fire Still Burning After Hours
Officials warned that the damage to the buildings would be extensive. A man was arrested on Sunday morning inside the parliamentary complex, Parliament’s spokesman said.
Suspect in Deadly Arson Fire in Osaka, Japan, Dies in Hospital
The suspect, a 61-year-old man, had been hospitalized for smoke inhalation since the Dec. 17 fire at a psychiatric clinic, which killed 25 other people.
Cincinnati Declares State of Emergency Amid Fire Department Staffing Shortages
Mayor John Cranley called the challenges a “public danger” that would undermine the city’s ability to respond to fire emergencies.