The plane crashed into a village near the capital, Islamabad, causing a fire that damaged several homes and killed at least 13 people on the ground.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
Suspect in Kyoto Fire Had Criminal Record and Trouble With Neighbors
With the police and the public searching for explanations of a devastating crime, experts said they feared people with mental illness would be vilified.
South Korean Dies After Self-Immolation at Japanese Embassy in Seoul
Anti-Japanese sentiment in South Korea has often led to dramatic protests in front of the embassy. The two countries are currently locked in a bitter trade dispute.
Kyoto Animation Studio Arson Kills 33, Shocking Japan
For the second time in two months, Japan is reeling from devastating violence in a country that is generally considered one of the safest in the world.
How Notre-Dame Was Saved: 5 Things We Know
The cause of the fire that nearly destroyed one of Europe’s most famous landmarks remains unknown. But it’s clear that the flames might have been contained. This is what we learned in our investigation.
Damaged Russian Submersible Has Nuclear Power Unit, but It’s Intact, Kremlin Says
President Vladimir V. Putin said that the submersible, described as a secret research vessel, was nuclear-powered. But the government was still withholding details.
Russian Deep-Sea Military Vessel Catches Fire, Killing 14
The lethal fire broke out on a vessel based at the same Arctic port as the Kursk nuclear submarine, which sank in 2000, and the navy was again slow to acknowledge the emergency.
At Nearly 115 Degrees, France Experiences Its Hottest Day on Record
Temperatures hit 45.9 degrees Celsius (114.62 Fahrenheit) on Friday in southern France. The heat on the continent is expected to ease in a few days.
Worshiping in Hard Hats: Notre-Dame Offers First Mass Since Blaze
A small group celebrated their faith and a fragile cathedral, which remains closed amid rebuilding.
Days Before Grenfell Anniversary, Giant Warnings on Fire Safety Appear in U.K.
A group projected stark messages onto high-rises in three British cities, citing similarities to the London building that burned in 2017.