More than 80 people were evacuated in the early hours of Monday from a building that had used similar insulation.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
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.
See the Wildfires Burning Across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest
Fires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres in the western United States and Canada, prompting evacuations and blanketing cities in smoke.
Half of Canadian Town Jasper Destroyed by Fast-Moving Wildfire
As much as half of Jasper, Alberta, which lies inside one of the country’s most-visited national parks, has been destroyed, officials said.
Explosion at Jose Cuervo Tequila Factory in Mexico Kills 5
The explosion on Tuesday in the city of Tequila, near Guadalajara, killed six workers and left two others wounded, the authorities said.