Fire Safety
Criticism of ice torches at after ski after Swiss deadly fire
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Following the tragic New Year's fire in Switzerland that killed at least 40 people due to flaming ice torches, criticism is now directed at an after-ski bar in Sälen continuing to use similar effects. Visitors call it disrespectful and in bad taste, while experts warn of the risks. The owner promises to review procedures.
Following a fire incident in Kano, the Registered Emergency Action Network (REAN) has called for strict adherence to safety standards. The organization has also initiated an investigation into the cause of the fire.
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Hong Kong authorities will submit a draft law by year's end to strengthen enforcement against fire safety violations, including fixed penalties. The move comes after a blaze at Wang Fuk Court that killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 residents. It aims to boost efficiency and free resources for complex cases.
A massive fire engulfed a residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on November 26, 2025, killing at least 128 people and leaving around 200 unaccounted for. Rescue operations concluded on November 28, with investigations pointing to unsafe renovation materials and faulty fire alarms. At least 23 Filipino domestic workers required assistance, including one injured and one missing, according to Philippine officials.
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Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved disciplinary proceedings against two Delhi Fire Services officers for negligence linked to the drowning of three IAS aspirants in a flooded coaching centre basement last year. The officers allegedly concealed the illegal use of the space during a safety inspection. They were suspended following a probe into the July 2024 incident.