A damning final report into Britain’s worst residential fire since World War II blamed a litany of cost-cutting, dishonest sales practices and lax regulation for the blaze that killed 72 people.
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Poltava Strike Aftermath Drains Ukraine’s Seasoned Rescuers
Repeated air-raid alerts have punctuated the search through the rubble in Poltava, in eastern Ukraine, after an attack that killed more than 50 people.
A Mercedes-Benz Fire Jolts South Korea’s E.V. Transition
The government is aggressively promoting electric cars. But a dramatic blaze in an underground lot has left some potential buyers worried about safety.
A Fire in East London Recalls Deadly Grenfell Cladding Scandal
More than 80 people were evacuated in the early hours of Monday from a building that had used similar insulation.
South Korea Battery Plant Rushed Production Before Deadly Fire, Police Say
The fire, one of the country’s worst industrial disasters in recent years, happened as the factory was rushing to fulfill a military contract, the authorities said.
Fires Near Athens Leave a Path of Destruction
The Greek authorities said the threat posed by the blazes had lessened as of Tuesday, thanks in part to an overnight lull in the strong winds. But the risk remained.
Wildfire Near Athens Spreads
The blaze broke out in a town near the Greek capital on Sunday, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations. Strong winds have helped the fire spread.
Town Famous for Royal and Hollywood Guests Is Ravaged by Wildfires
Fast-moving fires have destroyed a third of the buildings in the picturesque town of Jasper, Alberta, and its national park. But the mayor hopes to rebuild.
Arson Attacks Disrupt France’s Rail Network Hours Before Olympic Opening Ceremony
The national railway company said three lines were disrupted by the attacks, causing massive delays.
Fires Disrupt Paris Trains Ahead of Olympics Opening Ceremony
The national railway company said three lines were disrupted by the attacks, causing massive delays.