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Ferry crashes into crane in Barcelona port causing huge fire

Ferry crashes into crane in Barcelona port causing huge fire

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An out-of-control Ferry smashed into the port of Barcelona causing a crane to collapse and triggering a huge fire.

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New Formula Protects Tunnels From Fires

New Formula Protects Tunnels From Fires

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The researchers of Ruhr-Universität Bochum have developed a method of spraying steel-fiber-infused shotcrete, which makes tunnels and bridges more robust against fire.

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Tehran’s Pasco building collapses after fire

Tehran’s Pasco building collapses after fire

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Plasco commercial building, an iconic high-rise structure in central Tehran, collapsed following a fire that broke out on the top floors on 8 am local time (Thursday 19/1) and was burning for hours. According to the local media, at least 30 firefighters have been killed, although it is still unclear whether their death was due to the fire or the building’s collapse.  The 17-storey tall structure came down in a matter of seconds and there are fears there could be more people trapped inside.

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12 people confirmed dead in Grenfell Towers fire in West London

12 people confirmed dead in Grenfell Towers fire in West London

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Police expect further casualties, as they do not anticipate finding any more survivors

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Massive fire explosion in Paris residential building

Massive fire explosion in Paris residential building

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A massive explosion was caused by fire in a residential building located in the northeastern area of Paris, France.

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The Notre Dame cathedral devastated by massive fire

The Notre Dame cathedral devastated by massive fire

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Notre Dame Cathedral, a historic symbol of Paris for over 850 years, was highly damaged after its famous wooden spire was engulfed by flames and collapsed on Monday, April 15, 2019.

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Acid Rain Puts Into Jeopardy Ukraine

Acid Rain Puts Into Jeopardy Ukraine

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The fire in the region with oil tanks near Kiev can cause poisoning the air with formaldehyde to nearby settlements. In all likelihood, acidification threatens the area.

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Photo of one of the recent wildfires in Messina, Sicily.

Heat and drought have resulted in over 1,000 wildfires that continue to devastate the Italian countryside

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Firefighters across Italy have tackled more than 1,000 brush or scrub fires in recent days.

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The Arkema Inc. chemical plant is flooded from Tropical Storm Harvey, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, in Crosby, TX

Chemical plant explosions in Houston, TX after Hurricane Harvey flooding

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The company said it had no time to prevent fires, while some experts believe that the plant should not have been operating at all

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San Francisco gas explosion

Gas explosion damages 5 buildings in San Francisco

Published in News on Natural Disasters / Failures

Four residential buildings and a restaurant were damaged by flames after a gas explosion in San Francisco.

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