U.S. Forest Service officials decried the arrest of an employee who was leading prescribed burns in Oregon, where residents accused the agency of reckless burning.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
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How a Prison Fire Unfolded in Iran
The cause of the fire last weekend remains unclear, but witnesses and families of prisoners say that the authorities had been bracing for unrest in the notorious Evin Prison in northern Tehran.
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Fire Erupts at Iran’s Most Notorious Prison Amid National Protests
Evin Prison, in Tehran, houses thousands of dissidents and political prisoners. Witnesses described hearing gunshots and explosions as a blaze made its way through the facility on Saturday.
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Hurricane Ian Survivors Have Allies in New Yorkers Who Went Through Sandy
Rockaways residents are sharing rebuilding tips, donating to nonprofit groups who helped them a decade ago and collecting gift cards.
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Prosecutions for Fire Safety Violations Dropped by 98% in New York City
The dramatic decline has prompted concerns about safety just months after the city’s deadliest blaze in decades.