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.
Hong Kong's Fire Services Department has extended a fire safety inspection operation targeting old buildings for two more years. The move follows a deadly blaze in Tai Po and builds on an initial scheme that led to 75 prosecutions.
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The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services is expanding public education on safe heating after four toddlers died in shack fires this week. Officials are urging residents to avoid bringing braziers indoors. The move comes as winter raises fire risks in informal settlements.
Beijing has launched a nationwide fire safety drive following a deadly inferno in Hong Kong. The Work Safety Committee of the State Council issued a notice vowing to identify and rectify fire risks in high-rise buildings. The campaign targets unsafe practices and lax management.
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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.