After Beijing reshaped the political order in Hong Kong in its image, the fire has become a test of how well that new system can govern in a crisis.
Category: Fires and Firefighters
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Firefighters were struggling to bring the blaze under control in a densely populated complex in the city’s northern Tai Po district hours after it started.
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Huge Fire Engulfs Apartment Buildings in Hong Kong
Firefighters tried to douse the blaze at an apartment complex in the city’s northern Tai Po district, which reports say killed at least four people.
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Ford’s Profit Jumps on Strong Sales but Company Lowers its Outlook
Ford said a fire at an aluminum factory will lower profits in the last three months of the year. The company also said it has stopped making an electric version of its popular F-150 pickup.
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Tesla Is Sued by Families Who Say Faulty Cybertruck Doors Led to Two Deaths
A college student was trapped in a burning Cybertruck because electronic doors made it difficult for her to get out or be rescued, a lawsuit claims.
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After a Fire, Donald Judd’s Marfa, Texas Office Prepares for Its Reopening
After a fire, the artist’s office in the Texas town prepares for its reopening.
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Passengers Evacuate Smoky American Airlines Plane at Denver Airport
A small fire in the brake system just ahead of the jet’s takeoff prompted the evacuation of 173 passengers and six crew members, the authorities said.
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Southern California Edison Creates Fund for LA-Area Eaton Fire Victims
California officials have not yet determined whether Southern California Edison caused the fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed thousands of properties.
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Power Bank Suspected as Cause of Fire on Virgin Australia Flight
Airlines have tightened rules regarding portable batteries after a rise in episodes on planes in recent years.
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Tomorrowland Music Festival Is Still On After Fire Wrecks Main Stage
Organizers of the major electronic festival in Belgium said it would continue as planned despite the destruction of its focal point.
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Arizona Governor Seeks Investigation of Federal Handling of Grand Canyon Fire
Gov. Katie Hobbs questioned why the U.S. government decided to manage the Dragon Bravo fire, which started with a lightning strike, as a “controlled burn” during the height of the summer.