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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Unlicensed Structural Changes, Ignored Warning Signs, and No Fire Safety’ Tragedy at An Safety Industrial Facility Resembles Arisell Fire Accident

The recent fire tragedy at a safety industrial facility in Daejeon has drawn parallels to the Arisell fire accident, highlighting issues of ignored safety protocols and unapproved structural changes.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why Did Another Major Fire Disaster Occur? Unlicensed Renovation, Grease Residue, and Sandwich Panels Are the Three Major Issues

A fire at a factory in Daejeon, South Korea resulted in 14 deaths and numerous injuries, spurring questions about safety regulations and structural issues.

Mar 22 • 12:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Neighbors question the 'return plan' after the collapse in Parque Patricios and demand safety guarantees

Residents are expressing concerns over a hastily implemented return plan following a structural collapse in Parque Patricios, demanding assurances of safety.

Mar 20 • 15:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Iconic hotel in 'one of UK's most beautiful cities' to close — many jobs to go

The historic Grosvenor Hotel in Chester will close in September, resulting in job losses, due to structural safety concerns.

Mar 20 • 15:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Two weeks after the collapse in Parque Patricios, outrage grows among evacuated neighbors

Two weeks post-collapse, displaced residents in Parque Patricios express growing frustration over their uncertain housing situation and the lack of official information.

Mar 18 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

House collapse blocks sidewalk and raises alert for structural risks in Bauru

A house collapse in the Jardim Bela Vista area of Bauru has prompted safety concerns for pedestrians due to blocked sidewalks, although there is no threat to neighboring homes.

Mar 18 • 19:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridge connecting the Itajara district to the center of Itaperuna poses a risk

The bridge connecting the Itajara district to downtown Itaperuna has raised safety concerns due to structural issues, leading to a partial closure by the Civil Defense.

Mar 18 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Adif responds to complaints about the high-speed cut between Madrid and Málaga until the end of April: 'It's a matter of safety'

Adif has postponed the reopening of the high-speed rail line between Madrid and Málaga until late April, citing safety concerns due to structural repairs.

Mar 18 • 10:12 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Castle in collapse – Tourists must run

A castle in Norway is experiencing structural collapse, prompting tourists to evacuate swiftly.

Mar 18 • 07:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

House of Poveiros is shut down after roof collapse; Civil Defense sees risk of further collapses

The House of Poveiros in Rio de Janeiro has been completely shut down by municipal authorities after part of its roof collapsed, posing a risk of further structural failures.

Mar 17 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After cracks in pillars, bridge between MG and SP is reinforced with metal rings; understand

Reinforcement work on the Volta Grande bridge, which connects Minas Gerais and São Paulo, has begun to address structural damage, with a projected completion time of 60 days.

Mar 17 • 19:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal school in Taubaté has activities suspended for another two years due to structural problems

A municipal school in Taubaté, Brazil, will remain closed for an additional two years due to identified structural issues.

Mar 12 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Barcelos Martins Bridge undergoes new technical inspection in Campos

Engineers conducted a new technical inspection on the Barcelos Martins Bridge in Campos dos Goytacazes to assess structural integrity after subsidence due to rising river levels.

Mar 12 • 17:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Kaņiera Reed Walkway Closed Due to Dangerous Damage in Ķemeru National Park

The Kaņiera reed walkway in Ķemeru National Park has been closed until May 1 due to significant structural damage that poses safety risks to visitors.

Mar 11 • 17:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Building Collapse in San Antonio Abad: Here is how the property looked before the collapse (Photos and video)

A collapsed building in Mexico City's San Antonio Abad area had structural damage from earthquakes in 2017 and 1985, leading authorities to push for its demolition prior to the incident.

Mar 10 • 18:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO/PHOTOS: School building collapses in Lagos

A school building in Lagos collapsed shortly after students were evacuated due to prior structural issues.

Mar 9 • 16:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New Unexpected “Missing Concrete” Under the Reactor: A Mystery 15 Years Later

Experts have discovered significant missing concrete in the pedestal of Reactor No. 1 at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, raising concerns about its structural integrity and safety years after the catastrophic meltdown.

Mar 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

19 vehicles removed from the Multicomercio building in the first day of crane operations

A total of 19 vehicles were removed from the Multicomercio building in Guayaquil as part of safety procedures following a structural fire.

Mar 9 • 00:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Part of the traffic is blocked on Julio César Avenue after risk of pedestrian bridge collapse for COP30 work in Belém

A section of Julio César Avenue in Belém will be partially blocked due to concerns about the structural integrity of a pedestrian bridge associated with COP30 construction work.

Mar 7 • 21:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Serious warning about structural defect: The entire towbar of the car may detach at speed

A serious defect in the detachable tow bar mechanism of the Land Rover Discovery may lead to the complete detachment of the trailer while driving, affecting possibly 595,000 vehicles including some in Finland.

Mar 6 • 13:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridge with compromised structure will be demolished in Cuiabá

The bridge over Córrego Fundo in Cuiabá will be demolished due to severe structural compromise.

Mar 6 • 12:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Asphalt on bridge in RN has cracks and 'wobbles' with vehicles passing through

A bridge on RN-408 in Brazil exhibits significant structural issues, including cracks and movement under vehicle weight, prompting inspections and reports from local authorities.

Mar 5 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ship that caught fire in São Sebastião did not have structural damage, says firefighters' report

A report from the firefighters indicates that a livestock-carrying ship that caught fire in São Sebastião, Brazil, did not suffer structural damage.

Mar 4 • 19:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Survey with depths of up to 25 meters analyzes soil after cracks lead to house interdictions in Uberlândia

A Civil Defense team is conducting soil analysis in Uberlândia after the structural risk caused by cracks in houses led to evacuations.

Mar 4 • 12:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The City confirmed that residents of Parque Patricios will not be able to return to the building due to collapse risk

Residents in Parque Patricios, Buenos Aires, have been evacuated from their homes due to a structural collapse, and local authorities have confirmed that they cannot return until safety measures are implemented.

Mar 4 • 12:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Deadly Ormonde Building Collapse - 'Structure Was Not Sound'

Johannesburg's mayor confirmed that a building collapse in Ormonde, resulting in nine deaths, was due to structural deficiencies and non-compliance with city building regulations.

Mar 3 • 11:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense inspects residential building affected by fire in Salvador and says that structure can be preserved

The Salvador Civil Defense conducted an inspection of a residential building damaged by a fire and explosion, stating that while some areas will need partial demolition, the overall structure can be preserved.

Mar 2 • 13:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Barcelos Martins Bridge is closed after structural damage in Campos

The Barcelos Martins Bridge in Campos has been closed for safety due to structural damage identified after the recent flooding of the Paraíba do Sul River.

Feb 28 • 21:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows hundreds of birds seeking shelter in a bus station in Campos during a rainstorm

A video captured during a heavy storm in Campos dos Goytacazes shows hundreds of birds taking shelter at the terminal, raising concerns among passengers about hygiene and structural safety.

Feb 27 • 22:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Dome of the Municipal Palace of Guayaquil presents damages on Friday, February 27

The dome of the Guayaquil Municipal Palace shows visible damage on its facade, prompting safety measures to protect pedestrians.

Feb 27 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four houses are interdicted after inspection in a risk area in Rio Pardo de Minas

Four houses in Rio Pardo de Minas were interdicted due to risks identified during an inspection by local authorities.

Feb 27 • 12:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain causes landslides, risk of collapses, and cracks in Manaus this Thursday (26)

Intense rain in Manaus has led to multiple incidents of landslides, structural cracks, and potential collapses in the city.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cracks Pose Collapse Risk, Houses Closed and Families Displaced in Residencial Integração, Uberlândia

In Uberlândia, Brazil, two houses have been closed by Civil Defense due to cracks posing collapse risks, leading families to evacuate their homes.

Feb 24 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Classes at the SESI Professor Quita Guimarães School in Montes Claros are resumed

Classes have resumed at the SESI Professor Quita Guimarães School in Montes Claros after structural renovations following an inspection that identified safety issues.

Feb 23 • 16:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Children continue in classes and are in danger’: wall collapse at Mapasingue Este school raises alarm over structural risk

A structural collapse of a wall at a school in Mapasingue Este, Guayaquil, has raised concerns among residents and authorities about the safety of children attending classes in the area.

Feb 23 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Colíder Hydroelectric Plant (MT) Moves from 'Alert' State to 'Attention' After Actions to Address Failures

The Colíder Hydroelectric Plant in Brazil has escalated its status from 'alert' to 'attention' as it prepares to refill its reservoir following structural safety concerns.

Feb 22 • 17:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows 'waterfall' on the ceiling of a public school in Itaquaquecetuba; mothers fear return to classes

Video footage reveals severe structural issues at the Emeb Orlando Bento da Silva school in Itaquaquecetuba, causing concern among parents about the safety of their children.

Feb 20 • 11:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Video: The intake well being built on the Tapi River has tilted, see it

Concerns have arisen over the structural integrity of an intake well being constructed on the Tapi River in Surat, which has tilted during the construction process.

Feb 20 • 05:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Samba school warehouse in São Luís, where part of the roof collapsed, had been closed since January

The warehouse used by the Mocidade da Ilha samba school in São Luís collapsed due to structural issues that had led to its closure since January.

Feb 18 • 16:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Transport prepares a special plan of 1.6 billion to curb the deterioration of roads

The Spanish Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, announced a special investment plan of 1.6 billion euros to address road deterioration caused by recent storms and ongoing structural issues.

Feb 17 • 20:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

COE of Guayaquil: No active fire at Multicomercio, but entry is still prohibited due to high structural risk

The COE of Guayaquil has decided to maintain a total entry ban on the Multicomercio building due to high structural risks after the firefighting operations concluded.

Feb 17 • 15:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Large Fire Hits Store in Downtown Santo André, ABC Paulista

A large fire has engulfed a haberdashery store on Bernardino de Campos Street in downtown Santo André, Brazil, leading to structural collapse but no reported victims.

Feb 16 • 23:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Awning falls in the Benfica neighborhood, in Juiz de Fora

An awning collapsed in the Benfica neighborhood of Juiz de Fora on Monday without causing any injuries.

Feb 16 • 17:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government insists on request for technical report on fire in Guayaquil

The Ecuadorian government is demanding a technical report from the Municipality of Guayaquil regarding a recent structural fire, highlighting the need for data on emergency plans and safety protocols.

Feb 15 • 23:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Structural engineers toured the ground zero of the Multicomercio fire

Structural engineers assessed the damage and risks at the Multicomercio fire site in Guayaquil, where authorities are planning the demolition process to minimize harm.

Feb 14 • 18:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These will be the steps to follow for the demolition of the Multicomercio building once the fire is extinguished

The Multicomercio building in Guayaquil will be demolished due to severe damage and potential structural collapse after a significant fire incident.

Feb 13 • 16:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fire in Multicomercio building is under control after 36 hours, but operations continue on site

A structural fire at the Multicomercio complex in Guayaquil has been declared under control after 36 hours, though monitoring operations will continue as hot spots remain.

Feb 13 • 00:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Traffic chaos due to march in downtown Guayaquil, Thursday afternoon, February 12

Intense traffic congestion occurred in downtown Guayaquil due to a protest and restrictions related to a structural fire.

Feb 12 • 22:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Who is responsible for the 'NC Stadium spectator death incident'?

An investigation revealed that the fatal incident at Changwon NC Park was due to a combination of structural defects and poor management.

Feb 12 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Subsidence in pedestrian walkway of the Mocambinho Bridge requires interventions, says Crea

The Crea-PI has identified structural issues in the pedestrian walkway of the Mocambinho Bridge in Teresina, prompting recommended interventions after community complaints.

Feb 11 • 21:02 UTC

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