As flames curled off the roof, guests leapt out of the windows. Preliminary reports indicate the cause was an electrical problem.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
Brazil Soccer Club President: Deadly Fire Is Our ‘Worst Tragedy’ in Years
The blaze broke out in the early morning at a training center for young soccer players in Rio de Janeiro at Flamengo, one of the most famous clubs in Brazil. Footage from a local newscast showed the aftermath of the deadly disaster.
Dorm Fire Kills 10 Young Players in Brazil, Sending Shudder Through Soccer World
The blaze broke out in the early morning at a training center in Rio de Janeiro for teenage players at Flamengo, one of the most famous clubs.
Death Toll in Mexico Blast Rises to 79; Leader Vows to Intensify Crackdown on Fuel Theft
The pipeline north of Mexico City exploded after thieves ruptured the line, causing an explosion that killed at least 79 people and injured 81 others.
Deadly Paris Explosion
A powerful explosion at a bakery in central Paris on Saturday morning killed at least two firefighters and injured 47 people, 10 of them critically.
Paris Explosion at Bakery Kills at Least 4 and Injures Dozens
The Paris police said the blast that injured at least 47 people, 10 critically, was probably caused by a gas leak.
Oil Tanker Catches Fire in Hong Kong, Killing One and Leaving Two Missing
Some crew members either jumped or fell into the sea after the tanker caught fire, according to the police.
Poland Cracks Down on Escape Rooms After Diversion Turns Deadly
Five 15-year-old girls died in a locked room, after a building that lacked basic safety measures caught fire. The operator faces criminal charges.
‘Escape Room’ Fire in Poland Kills 5 Teenage Girls
In the game, players are locked inside a room or building and they must work together to escape simulated danger before time runs out.
Restaurant Explosion in Japan Injures More Than 40
Most of those hurt had mild injuries, but one person was in serious condition. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear, the police said.