Wildfires burning across Indonesia have created respiratory problems for nearly a million people.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
High Lead Levels Still Being Found Near Notre-Dame
A contractor’s test at an apartment near the cathedral and law enforcement measurements at Police Headquarters both found levels far above safety guidelines, an environmental group revealed.
Fire at Islamic School in Liberia Kills at Least 27, Police Say
Many children were thought to be among the victims of the blaze, which destroyed a dormitory and another building east of Monrovia.
What We Found About Notre-Dame’s Lead, and What It May Mean for You
Every expert consulted by The New York Times said it was still safe to visit Paris, though they differed on what precautions should be taken.
Deadly Fires Stun Rio: A Boys Soccer Dorm, a Storied Museum, and Now a Hospital
At least 11 patients were killed in a fire at a Rio de Janeiro hospital, once again raising questions about hazardous building conditions in the city.
Australia Bushfires Arrive Early, Destroying Historic Lodge in ‘Omen’ of Future
Officials warned that climate change and drought threatened to bring Australia its worst fire season on record.
All 4 Crew Members Trapped on Overturned Cargo Ship Are Rescued
The Golden Ray, a 656-foot vehicle carrier, overturned early Sunday. The Coast Guard was engaged in several hours of intense rescue efforts on Monday.
Mexico Bar Arson Kills at Least 26
Attackers believed to be part of a gang started a fire at the bar in a southern port city, killing eight women and 15 men, and injuring 13 other people, officials said.
As Amazon Fires Spread, So Do the Misleading Photos
The fires are real. But the photographs that celebrities and politicians are sharing? Well, it depends.
As Amazon Fires Become Global Crisis, Brazil’s President Reverses Course
After days of playing down the fires raging across the Amazon, President Bolsonaro orders the military to step in. But it’s not clear that will be enough.