Abandoned Bradford building collapses at 7:30am
An abandoned building in Bradford collapsed, sending a huge dust cloud over Dale Street. Emergency services are on scene. No injuries reported. Read the full eyewitness account.
Category : Search result: building safety crisis
High-rise window cleaners rescued after basket breaks
Two window cleaners were left dangling from a 22-storey building for an hour after their basket broke. Read how emergency services performed the dramatic rescue.
Hong Kong fire: 159 dead, scaffolding nets ordered removed
Hong Kong authorities have ordered the removal of all scaffolding netting after a catastrophic blaze killed 159 people. Read the latest on the investigation and arrests.
Hong Kong fire kills 151, sparks anger over safety lapses
A devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong has killed at least 151 people, igniting public fury over building safety failures, suspected corruption, and lax government oversight. Discover the full investigation.
Hong Kong fire spread by unsafe materials, 151 dead
Hong Kong officials reveal fire-retardant mesh and panels failed safety tests, contributing to a blaze that killed 151. City-wide inspections launched. Read the full investigation.
Hong Kong arrests 13 over deadly apartment fire
Hong Kong authorities arrest 13 for manslaughter after a devastating fire kills 151. The tragedy exposes alleged safety violations and sparks controversy over civilian arrests under security laws.
Hong Kong fire death toll hits 146 in tower block tragedy
Death toll in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court blaze rises to 146 as search continues. Investigation reveals fire safety failures during renovations. Read the latest updates.
Hong Kong fire kills 128, prompts safety crackdown
A devastating fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has claimed 128 lives, prompting a nationwide safety crackdown and multiple arrests. Discover the full story.
Hong Kong Fire Survivor's Harrowing Tale of Survival
A survivor of Hong Kong's deadly tower block fire recounts his terrifying ordeal, phoning loved ones to say goodbye as he believed death was imminent. Read his incredible story of survival.
Hong Kong fire survivor's harrowing UK phone call ordeal
William Li describes speaking to his mother in the UK while trapped in Hong Kong's deadly tower block fire that killed 128. Read his incredible survival story and emotional family reunion.
Hong Kong fire kills 128, rescue teams search towers
At least 128 people died in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court inferno as rescue teams conduct floor-by-floor searches. Three construction executives arrested amid safety probe.
Hong Kong high-rise fire kills 94, final search on
A devastating fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has killed at least 94 people. Firefighters are conducting a final search for survivors as an investigation into possible corruption begins. Read the latest updates.
Hong Kong fire: 94 dead in high-rise blaze
At least 94 people have been killed in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in recent history. The blaze ripped through a housing complex, sparking urgent safety inspections.
Hong Kong fire kills 83, 300 missing in deadly blaze
At least 83 dead and 300 missing in Hong Kong's deadliest fire for generations. Construction bosses arrested for gross negligence. Read the latest updates.
Aerial video shows scale of Hong Kong apartment fire
Dramatic aerial footage reveals the devastating scale of a major fire that engulfed a Hong Kong residential complex. See the full video and latest updates.
Hong Kong fire kills 44, hundreds missing
At least 44 dead and hundreds missing after a devastating level 5 fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment blocks. Three executives arrested on suspicion of murder. Read the latest updates.
Hong Kong fire: 13 dead, alarms failed to go off
At least 13 people killed in a devastating Hong Kong apartment fire where residents claim alarms did not sound. A firefighter also died battling the blaze. Read the latest updates.
Major Fire at Historic Bury Building
A huge fire engulfed a Grade II listed building on The Rock in Bury town centre. Four fire engines battled the blaze, with bricks falling from the structure. Read the latest updates.
15-year-old rescued from 36-storey crane in Jerusalem
Dramatic rescue operation saves teenager who spent seven hours dangling from crane 36 stories high. Fire teams scale building in morning operation. Read the full story.
Family learns traditional lime pointing techniques
A North Yorkshire family discovers the sustainable magic of lime mortar while repairing their historic home. Learn how traditional methods protect heritage buildings and why lime outperforms modern cement.
George Clarke calls for boycott of Grenfell firms
TV architect George Clarke and Grenfell United demand public boycott of Arconic, Kingspan and Celotex after inquiry found 'systematic dishonesty'. Join the moral stand.
Grand Designs' Fairytale Castle Rises in Worcestershire
Discover how a determined couple is transforming a historic Worcestershire site into a breathtaking castle, facing unprecedented challenges in one of Channel 4's most dramatic building projects yet.
Sydney's Strata Nightmare: Glebe Building Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how structural failures and management chaos at a prestigious Glebe development have left residents facing financial ruin and unsafe living conditions in one of Sydney's most desirable suburbs.
Rome tower collapse: Miracle escape as residents survive
Dramatic rescue operation in Rome's Tor Sapienza district after catastrophic building collapse leaves multiple survivors in miraculous escape from rubble.
Rome tower collapse: Man trapped near Colosseum rescue
Dramatic rescue operation underway in Rome after 13th-century tower collapses, trapping man in rubble just metres from the Colosseum as he fights for life in intensive care.
Premier Nationwide Building Society Shuts Down
Exclusive: Premier Nationwide Building Society ceases operations, leaving customers seeking alternative banking solutions. Full details on the closure and consumer guidance.
22-year-old dies after falling from Florida rooftop bar
A young man's night out ended in tragedy when he fell from a 13th-floor rooftop bar in Tampa, Florida. The 22-year-old victim slipped while attempting to jump to an adjacent building, sparking safety concerns.
Turkey earthquake causes building collapse in Gebze
A devastating earthquake in northwest Turkey's Gebze district has caused multiple building collapses, leaving residents trapped and raising urgent questions about construction safety standards in the earthquake-prone region.
Labour's house building revolution: New towns and planning overhaul
Labour pledges ambitious house building programme with planning reforms and new towns to tackle Britain's housing crisis and boost economic growth.
Family flees home over dangerous gas line installation
Exclusive investigation reveals how Vanessa Joy Moulton and her young family were forced to abandon their dream home after discovering dangerous gas line installations, exposing critical safety failures in UK housing.
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