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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Major update after two workers found frozen to death at chicken factory

Two workers were found frozen to death at a chicken factory in Norfolk, leading to guilty pleas from the companies involved regarding health and safety violations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ulsan Battery Factory Accused of Covering Up Workers' Health Status Exposed to Heavy Metals

A battery production factory in Ulsan is under suspicion of concealing the health status of workers exposed to heavy metals.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Today in Vima: The evidence that led the owner of 'Violanda' to prison

A judicial reporter explains the upgraded charges against the owner of the cookie factory 'Violanda' connected to a deadly explosion in Trikala.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Hapur: Devastating fire in factory, two more factories caught in the grip

A massive fire erupted in a cardboard box manufacturing factory in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to chaos as flames spread to two nearby factories.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

One dead and one injured by the explosion at a fireworks factory in รlava

A fatal explosion at a fireworks factory in the town of Lantarรณn has resulted in one death and one serious injury.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Violanta: 'Closure' at the fatal factory - 'The licensing process must be followed again'

The regional governor of Thessaly has ordered a temporary closure of the Violanta factory in Trikala following a fatal explosion that killed five female workers, necessitating a full compliance with licensing procedures before it can resume operations.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Violanta: Temporary shutdown of the factory decided by the Thessaly Region

The Thessaly Regional Governor has ordered a temporary shutdown of the Violanta A.E. factory following a deadly explosion.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Fled through the factory hall: - Thought I was going to die

Workers at a zinc factory in Odda, Norway, reported feeling ill after exposure to gas, with multiple incidents occurring over the past three years.

Feb 21 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Violet: The 'mesh' of omissions preceding the disaster is unfolding

The legal team for the owner of the Violet biscuit factory plans to file a request to lift his pre-trial detention, arguing that it is disproportionate, as investigations reveal multiple safety omissions before a deadly explosion.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire hits candle factory in Sรฃo Vicente; VIDEO

A fire broke out at a candle factory in Sรฃo Vicente, Brazil, with no reported injuries.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Violanta: The Owner Will Appeal Against His Detention

The owner of the Violanta factory intends to appeal against the decision for his detention following a fatal explosion at the facility.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The owner of 'Violanda' has been imprisoned for the deadly explosion

The owner of the industrial company 'Violanda' has been remanded in custody following a lengthy testimony regarding a tragic factory explosion.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

โ€œI didn't know anything, I am shocked,โ€ says the owner of the business

The owner of the business 'Violanta' expressed his shock over the tragedy at his factory and claimed he was unaware of the specific dangers present.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Nordjylland ammunition factory will be 480 million kroner more expensive

The planned ammunition factory in Elling, North Jutland, will cost approximately 480 million kroner more than originally planned due to necessary safety-related expansions.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Violanta: The Odor Blamed on the Sewer, Ignored Alarms, and the Key Testimony of the Guard

Workers at the Violanta factory reported a strong gas smell before an explosion killed five employees, raising concerns about workplace safety.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Explosion at Viollanta: Investigations underway at the third factory โ€“ The hidden warehouse, new videos

Authorities in Thessaly have ordered the temporary closure of the second factory of Viollanta due to a lack of fire safety certificates following a deadly explosion that killed five women at one of its plants.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Violanta: "I am responsible for what happens from now on" โ€“ A third factory under scrutiny

Authorities are investigating a third unit of Violanta in Makrychori, Larissa, focusing on safety regulations compliance.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

'Violanta': The owner received a deadline for the deadly explosion - he will testify tomorrow afternoon

The owner of the biscuit factory 'Violanta' has been arrested and is scheduled to testify regarding a deadly explosion that resulted in the deaths of five female workers.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

"Violanta": The owner of the biscuit factory is taken to the investigator today - Heavy charges

The owner of the 'Violanta' biscuit factory is facing serious charges related to a deadly explosion that killed five employees.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Violanta: "I am the owner, I will do what I think" โ€“ Before the investigator today

The owner of the Violanta biscuit factory, detained after a deadly explosion that killed five women, will face an investigator today.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How did the explosion happen in the garment factory in Bhiwadi, CCTV reveals

An explosion at a garment factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, revealed severe negligence by the administration, leading to seven worker fatalities and several injuries.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

VioLanta: Temporary 'lockdown' of the second factory โ€“ 'We believe there is an immediate risk to the safety of the facilities and the workers'

The operation of the 'Vitafree' industry at the second factory of 'VioLanta' in Greece has been temporarily halted due to safety concerns.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Violanda: Temporary 'closure' of the company's second factory

A significant explosion at the Violanda factory prompts a temporary shutdown and raises serious safety concerns amid investigations into operational permits and alleged violations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fire erupts at auto parts factory in Sahibabad, see what the scene was like

A massive fire broke out around noon at an auto parts factory in Sahibabad, India, reportedly due to a short circuit.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bhiwadi: Fire in Factory, Employees Burnt Alive; See Pictures from the Scene

A devastating fire in a factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan has resulted in the death of seven employees due to severe burns.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Violanda: The owner of the factory in custody - The 15 testimonies that 'burn' him

New evidence weighs heavily on the owner of 'Violanda', who is detained as he prepares for his defense in light of ongoing investigations into his factory's alleged negligence.

Feb 15 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

"Viollanta": Owner of the biscuit factory is to be detained

The owner of the Viollanta biscuit factory has been placed in temporary custody following the escalation of charges related to a fatal explosion at his factory that killed five women.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

ERT: The owner of 'Violanta' was arrested

The owner of 'Violanta' was arrested following an explosion at the factory that resulted in the deaths of five employees.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Violand: The owner of the company was arrested again

Konstantinos Tziortziotis, owner of the cookie factory in Larissa, Greece, was arrested again following serious new charges related to a fatal explosion at the plant.

Feb 14 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Violanda: Felony charges against the three involved in the explosion

Felony charges have been elevated against three individuals linked to the deadly explosion at the 'Violanda' factory in Trikala, which resulted in the deaths of five workers.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Fire at Asan Steel Factory Claims One Life...40 Firefighters Deployed for Extinguishing

A fire at a steel factory in Asan, South Korea, has resulted in one fatality, prompting the deployment of 40 firefighters to extinguish the flames.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Clandestine ice and ice cream factory is closed in Resende

A clandestine ice and ice cream factory was shut down in Resende, Brazil, due to unsanitary conditions and lack of operating permits.

Feb 12 โ€ข 23:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Biolanta: The owner of the factory is under investigation for illegal gas trafficking

Authorities are thoroughly examining documents seized from the 'Biolanta' factory in connection with a deadly explosion that killed five workers and investigating the owner for involvement in illegal gas trafficking.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Severe confrontation between Karamรฉos and Konstantopoulou over the tragedy at 'Violanta'

A heated clash occurred between the Minister of Labor and the President of 'Plefsi Eleftherias' regarding the tragedy at the 'Violanta' factory, which resulted in the deaths of five workers.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Two killed at Bingley factory as tonnes of weight hit them in โ€˜avoidableโ€™ horror

Two men tragically lost their lives in an industrial accident at a factory in Bingley when an industrial racking system collapsed during a weight test.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

A tank with toluene explodes at the Ercros factory in Aranjuez

An explosion occurred at the Ercros factory in Aranjuez, Spain, with no injuries reported and the situation under control.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Bread factory building on fire in Jokioinen, Kanta-Hรคme

A fire has erupted at a bread factory in Jokioinen, Kanta-Hรคme, causing hazardous smoke in the area.

Feb 8 โ€ข 03:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Explosion at a factory in northern China: At least seven dead and one missing

An explosion at a biotechnology factory in northern China resulted in at least seven fatalities and one person missing, prompting active search and rescue operations.

Feb 7 โ€ข 22:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Biolanda: DAEE returns to the factory in Trikala to cut the pipe that had the fatal leak

The DAEE is returning to the Trikala factory to address the fatal propane leak that resulted in the deaths of five female workers.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

"Violanta": The "zero point" of the explosion with 5 dead workers

The exact point of the propane leak that caused the explosion resulting in the deaths of five workers at the 'Violanta' factory in Trikala has been identified by a fire investigation team and regional excavation crews.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Fast track for defense-critical facilities progresses โ€“ closely monitoring the situation in Pori due to the explosive factory

A proposed law could expedite the licensing process for a defense-critical production facility in Pori, which is particularly significant due to the nearby TNT factory.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Violanta: Experts return to the explosion site

Investigators are set to return to the Violanta factory in Trikala to continue their inquiries into the explosion that killed five workers, after halting their efforts due to fears of another blast.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum of boy killed in gas blast tells of danger signs of "drug factory next door"

Katherine Errington warns about the dangers of cannabis factories following the tragic death of her son in a gas explosion.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Preventing Fire at the Second Eumseong Household Goods Factory...Emergency Inspections of 27 Pulp and Paper Factories in Chungbuk

The Chungbuk Fire Department is conducting emergency safety inspections at 27 high-risk industrial facilities related to hygiene products and pulp and paper to prevent large fires, following a significant fire that occurred last month.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

The Black January of '26

January 2026 witnessed multiple tragedies, including the deaths of five women working tirelessly at home and in a factory that exploded due to insufficient safety measures and state oversight.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Explosion and fire in San Fernando: neighbors who cannot return to their homes and complaints that went unheard

The explosion and subsequent fire in San Fernando impacted homes and a nearby factory, leaving residents unable to return due to significant damage and longstanding complaints regarding safety issues that were ignored.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

"Violanta": The factory remains a minefield โ€“ Nationwide strikes and demonstrations

Eight days after the deadly explosion at the 'Violanta' factory in Trikala, the facility remains sealed, revealing serious safety lapses and sparking intensified protests demanding protective measures to ensure no more lives are lost.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Wolverhampton fire LIVE: Huge blaze sends smoke plumes across city after residents hear 'explosions'

A significant factory fire in Wolverhampton has resulted in thick smoke across the city, prompting warnings for residents to avoid the area due to reported explosions and heavy emergency response.

Jan 14 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum of Archie York killed in gas explosion tells of the moment 'he was gone'

The mother of seven-year-old Archie York, who tragically died in a gas explosion at an illegal cannabis factory in Newcastle, shares her heart-wrenching experience and offers safety tips regarding cannabis operations.

Jan 13 โ€ข 15:39 UTC

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