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A fire at the Llanerch Place Apartments in Drexel Hill resulted in the death of Tony Rowley, a longtime firefighter and community volunteer, who was at his home dealing with medical issues. Several others, including his wife and a firefighter, were injured, and about 75 people were displaced. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A devastating high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong has resulted in 159 deaths, including a 1-year-old, with ongoing investigations into possible negligence and safety violations related to renovation scaffolding and fire alarm failures. Six arrests have been made in connection with deactivating fire alarms, and authorities are working to identify victims and determine the fire's cause.
A devastating fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court complex has resulted in 146 deaths, with ongoing investigations into safety violations and construction negligence, amid public mourning and government action to halt related projects.
A deadly fire engulfed a 14-storey apartment block in Valencia, Spain, killing at least four people with 14 reported missing, as officials warned the death toll could rise. The building's highly flammable cladding is believed to have contributed to the rapid spread of the blaze, echoing the grim echoes of the 2017 London Grenfell Tower disaster, where 72 people died due to a similar issue with combustible cladding. The tragedy in Valencia has raised concerns about the safety of building materials and the potential for preventable disasters.
A huge fire broke out at the 310 @ NuLu apartment complex in Louisville's Phoenix Hill neighborhood, prompting a response from nearly 100 firefighters. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and everyone was safely evacuated. The fire department is collaborating with the property management and the American Red Cross to assist displaced residents. Drivers are advised to avoid the area during their morning commute.
A massive fire broke out at the 310 @ NuLu apartment complex in Louisville, prompting a swift response from firefighters. The building, with 37 occupied units, is considered a total loss, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Louisville Metro Arson Bureau, and displaced residents, including six UofL students, are receiving assistance from the property's management and the American Red Cross.
The Greenville County Coroner's Office identified the victim of a fatal apartment fire as Michael Charles Hurston, 55, who was found dead in the second-floor bedroom of the apartment at 2540 East North St., near the Pelham Road intersection. The fire was reported at about 7:15 a.m., and Hurston was the only occupant inside the apartment at the time. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday to determine the cause of death.
A family in northwest Austin, Texas, credits their air purifier for saving their lives during a recent apartment fire, as it alerted them to the danger when no smoke alarms went off. The family, who lost everything in the fire, is now working to recover and rebuild, with plans to purchase new air purifiers for added safety. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help them cope with the loss.
Sithembiso Lawrence Mdlalose has been charged with 76 counts of murder and 86 counts of attempted murder, as well as arson, after confessing to starting a deadly fire at a Johannesburg apartment building last August. He claimed he set the fire while trying to hide the body of a man he had killed in the building's basement. Mdlalose made a written confession and faces a possible life sentence in prison.
Winooski Police have arrested Patrick Ibbotson in connection with a fire that destroyed an empty apartment house and a nearby apartment, with Ibbotson facing multiple charges including setting fires and reckless endangerment; the fire at the same location last year is still under investigation.
One person has died and several others were injured in a fire at a condo complex in North Royalton, Ohio. The fire started in a first-floor unit and spread to the second floor, resulting in heavy smoke and fire. The deceased, a woman in her 60s, was found in a back bedroom and pronounced dead at the hospital. Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire, while multiple people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
A second-alarm structure fire at an apartment in north Austin displaced 16 residents with no reported injuries, as fire investigators work to determine the cause of the fire.
Fire crews are still on the scene of a five-alarm fire that broke out at an apartment building under construction in Aurora, Colorado. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and no one has been able to enter the building yet. No evacuations have been mandated, but nearby residents may experience power issues. The American Red Cross is available to assist affected residents.
A man has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Old Town, Maine. Fire crews responded to the scene and were able to quickly control the fire, rescuing a woman who used an extension cord to escape from a second-story window. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.
Three firefighters were injured and multiple residents will be displaced after a three-alarm fire broke out in an apartment building in West New York on Thanksgiving Day. The cause of the fire is still unknown.