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.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
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.
Fire Kills at Least 18 in Surat, India, as Students Jump From Building
Firefighters struggled to quell flames in a commercial building in Gujarat state that housed a tutoring center and a gym. Video shared online showed young people jumping to escape the fire.
Notre-Dame Fire Investigators Focus on Short-Circuit and Cigarettes
The police searched the cathedral’s vast interior and say they are considering electric bells in and near the spire as a possible cause. Worker negligence is also being examined.
Workers Scramble to Protect Fire-Damaged Notre-Dame’s Interior Before Rain Arrives
The job is dangerous not just because of the cathedral’s height, but also because the fire left the building unstable.