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FIRES

Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 29, 2018
Venezuela jail riot and fire leave dozens dead
Reuters
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 26, 2018
Four dead after blast destroys shop and home in Leicester, England
At least four people were killed and four more injured when a blast destroyed a convenience store and a home in the central English city of Leicester on Sunday, British police said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 15, 2018
New report highlights risks of fire and building collapse in central Tokyo following predicted megaquake
Communities stretching across southern Adachi and Arakawa wards, western Katsushika Ward, and northern parts of Sumida and Koto wards are at the highest risk, according to the report.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 12, 2018
One injured as explosion sets Yokohama chemical factory on fire
A man was seriously injured in Yokohama Monday when an explosion set off a fire at an agricultural chemicals factory, police said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2018
Japan to boost safety at shelters for the needy in wake of deadly Sapporo fire
The government approves a bill to improve fire safety at shelters for the needy after a blaze killed 11 people at such a facility in Sapporo about a week ago.
EDITORIALS
Feb 7, 2018
Making housing safer for low-income people
While tightening regulations on operators of housing facilities for poor senior citizens, the government also should consider what financial support it can provide to ensure the safety of residents.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 6, 2018
Police investigate possible links to stalker after Nagano fire kills three
Police investigating a fire that killed a housewife and two others in the city of Nagano suspect the woman was a victim of stalking, with the stalker possibly being one of the deceased.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 2, 2018
Jomanji Temple burns down in late-night blaze in Aichi
Jomanji Temple, a state-designated tangible cultural property in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, went up in flames late Thursday, bringing an end to a Buddhist structure that dated back to the Edo Period (1603-1868).
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 1, 2018
Sapporo apartment blaze kills 11
Eleven people were killed and another three were injured in a fire that started late Wednesday night at a residential facility for people living on welfare in Sapporo, the police said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 27, 2018
South Korea probes hospital blaze; opposition blames Moon for latest tragedy
South Korean officials rushed to identify 37 victims of a hospital fire and pinpoint the cause of the worst blaze in years on Saturday. Opposition politicians blamed the president for failing to avoid the latest in a series of tragedies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 31, 2017
Probe into deadly fire at U.S. firm's Philippines offices focuses on possible safety lapses
A government investigator into a blaze that led to the deaths of 37 staff at the southern Philippines offices of an American market research firm says there are indications of fire safety lapses that may have contributed to the tragedy.
JAPAN
Dec 30, 2017
Predawn fire claims two people and seven houses on Sado Island
Two people were found dead after a fire gutted seven houses and a barn early Saturday on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, police said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 27, 2017
Philippines to investigate whether firms involved in deadly mall fire failed to meet safety standards
The Philippines said on Tuesday it would investigate whether safety regulations were ignored at an office where a fire killed 37 call center employees, and vowed to impose sanctions if firms had not met standards.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 22, 2017
South Korea's Moon promises thorough probe over deadly sauna fire as anger mounts
South Korean President Moon Jae-in comforted mourners in the small scenic city of Jecheon on Friday amid growing public anger at how fire ripped through an eight-story building, killing at least 29 people, most of them taking a sauna.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 20, 2017
Beware of lithium ion battery fire dangers, Europe warns Christmas air travelers
European aviation safety authorities have urged airlines to remind passengers about how best to transport electronic devices containing lithium ion batteries over the busy Christmas travel period.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 18, 2017
Interim review of Grenfell Tower tragedy calls for 'culture change' in U.K. fire safety
An interim review into U.K. building regulations commissioned after the Grenfell Tower social housing block fire in London that killed 71 people in June, has called for a "culture change" in respect to fire safety.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 11, 2017
California wildfire rages toward scenic coastal communities
A massive California wildfire that has already destroyed nearly 800 structures scorched another 56,000 acres on Sunday, making it the fifth largest blaze in recorded state history, as it ran toward picturesque coastal cities.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 9, 2017
California's Getty museum survives wildfire, ready for quakes
Southern California's Getty Center, one of the world's wealthiest art institutions, said it had survived a wildfire tearing through Los Angeles thanks to a disaster plan that has it ready for earthquakes as well.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 27, 2017
Sapporo apartment fire claims two infant brothers
Two infants died Thursday in an apartment fire in Sapporo, police said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 26, 2017
No injuries reported as fire rips through Akashi shopping district and rages for six hours
A fire nearly destroyed a local shopping district in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Wednesday but no injuries were reported.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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