A team of Israeli engineers and rescue specialists on Sunday reached the site of a Florida apartment building that partially collapsed three days ago, killing at least five people with 156 still missing.

Many members of the local Jewish community were among those affected by the tragedy in Surfside, near Miami Beach, and Israel had vowed to help with the agonizing search through the smoking mountain of debris.

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The 12-story oceanfront Champlain Towers South pancaked in the middle of the night Thursday as residents slept. Surveillance video of the collapse showed it coming down in just a few seconds.

The rescue operation has been agonizingly slow and painstaking, and fears of a much higher death toll are climbing with each passing hour, though rescuers have stressed that there may yet be survivors trapped inside the rubble.

"This is one of the best, if not the best, and the most experienced rescue teams, Israeli rescue teams," Israeli diaspora affairs minister Nachman Shai said as the team arrived in Surfside early Sunday.

"They've been all over the world in many similar situations."

The Israeli specialists will join rescuers armed with heavy machinery and sniffer dogs who have been working around the clock since the building came down.

Earlier, Israeli defence minister Benny Gantz had vowed the team would "make every effort to help save human life, and to offer our support to the Jewish community and to our American friends."

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In Surfside, there are about 2,500 Jews. about half the town's population and many of them are members of the Hasidic Chabad-Lubavitch movement, according to the Israeli media, though locals say the numbers have grown since the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus pandemic.</a>&nbsp;

A team from Mexico had also arrived, Surfside mayor Charles Burkett told ABC on Sunday, without giving more details.

"We don't have a resource problem," he said. "We have a luck problem. We need to get more lucky right now."

At least 18 Latin American nationals are among the missing, including Uruguayans, Argentines and Paraguayans. Canada has also said at least four of its citizens may be "affected," without elaborating.

Late Saturday, officials said they had been able to battle back a fire that for days had hampered their efforts, spreading acrid smoke throughout the site.

Families of the missing have expressed frustration and anger at the wait as concerns have grown about the building's condition before the collapse.

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A study in the 1990s had shown land subsidence in the area, while an engineer's survey of the building in 2018 had pointed to "major structural damage" to a concrete slab beneath a ground-level pool deck, as well as "abundant" damage inside the parking garage.

Authorities have stressed that the reason for the collapse is not yet known, and could take months to determine.

US media have reported that one resident filed a class-action lawsuit against the building's owners seeking compensation for victims less than 24 hours after the tragedy.

A team of Israeli engineers and rescue specialists on Sunday reached the site of a Florida apartment building that partially collapsed three days ago, killing at least five people with 156 still missing.

A team of Israeli engineers and rescue specialists on Sunday reached the site of a Florida apartment building that partially collapsed three days ago, killing at least five people with 156 still missing. Many members of the local Jewish community were among those affected by the tragedy in Surfside, near Miami Beach, and Israel had vowed to help with the agonizing search through the smoking mountain of debris. Also read | Death toll from Florida building collapse climbs to five The 12-story oceanfront Champlain Towers South pancaked in the middle of the night Thursday as residents slept. Surveillance video of the collapse showed it coming down in just a few seconds. The rescue operation has been agonizingly slow and painstaking, and fears of a much higher death toll are climbing with each passing hour, though rescuers have stressed that there may yet be survivors trapped inside the rubble. "This is one of the best, if not the best, and the most experienced rescue teams, Israeli rescue teams," Israeli diaspora affairs minister Nachman Shai said as the team arrived in Surfside early Sunday. "They've been all over the world in many similar situations." The Israeli specialists will join rescuers armed with heavy machinery and sniffer dogs who have been working around the clock since the building came down. Earlier, Israeli defence minister Benny Gantz had vowed the team would "make every effort to help save human life, and to offer our support to the Jewish community and to our American friends." Also read | Makeshift memorial honors missing in Florida building tragedy In Surfside, there are about 2,500 Jews. about half the town's population and many of them are members of the Hasidic Chabad-Lubavitch movement, according to the Israeli media, though locals say the numbers have grown since the coronavirus pandemic. A team from Mexico had also arrived, Surfside mayor Charles Burkett told ABC on Sunday, without giving more details. "We don't have a resource problem," he said. "We have a luck problem. We need to get more lucky right now." At least 18 Latin American nationals are among the missing, including Uruguayans, Argentines and Paraguayans. Canada has also said at least four of its citizens may be "affected," without elaborating. Late Saturday, officials said they had been able to battle back a fire that for days had hampered their efforts, spreading acrid smoke throughout the site. Families of the missing have expressed frustration and anger at the wait as concerns have grown about the building's condition before the collapse. Also read | Florida building partially collapses; emergency search underway | See pics A study in the 1990s had shown land subsidence in the area, while an engineer's survey of the building in 2018 had pointed to "major structural damage" to a concrete slab beneath a ground-level pool deck, as well as "abundant" damage inside the parking garage. Authorities have stressed that the reason for the collapse is not yet known, and could take months to determine. US media have reported that one resident filed a class-action lawsuit against the building's owners seeking compensation for victims less than 24 hours after the tragedy.

Israeli rescuers reach Florida building collapse, 156 still missing

The death toll from the partial collapse of a&nbsp;Florida&nbsp;high-rise apartment building rose to five on Saturday as officials continued to hold out hope for survivors, following the release of an engineering report from three years ago that warned of "major structural damage."

The increase in the death toll by one underscored the slow and painstaking search process more than two days after part of the 12-story oceanfront building in Surfside, near Miami Beach, pancaked into a mountain of debris as residents slept inside.

"Today our search and rescue teams found another body in the rubble and as well our search has revealed some human remains,"&nbsp;Miami-Dade County mayor Daniella Levine Cava told reporters Saturday evening.

With the identification of three previously recovered bodies and notification of next of kin, "it means that the unaccounted is now gone down to 156, confirmed deaths are now at a total of five," she said.

Rescuers were able to battle back a fire that hampered their efforts earlier in the day, and workers had dug a trench through the debris to control the "very deep" blaze.

"We don't have a resource problem here, we have a luck problem," said Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett.

"The issue is we've been fighting the elements, we've been fighting the fire, but we have one objective. And that is to bring those people out of the rubble safely and return them to their families."&nbsp;

The passage of time with no further survivors being found raised fears of a much higher death toll as rescuers sift through the debris with heavy machinery and sniffer dogs, and as increasingly frustrated families continued their agonizing wait.

"We have a friend who got out of the building with her husband," Gina Berlin, 54, who lives in the neighborhood, told AFP. "She is still traumatized... And I am still in shock."

At a makeshift memorial on a nearby street, well-wishers piled flowers and lit candles, while family members posted dozens of pictures of missing persons on a chain-link fence.

Two big cranes on Saturday continued shifting debris as the acrid smell of burnt rubber and melting plastic hung in the baking&nbsp;Florida&nbsp;heat.

'Abundant' cracking

Authorities and experts have stressed that the causes for Champlain Tower South's collapse are still unknown.&nbsp;

But the report of an engineering consultancy that studied the building in 2018, released late Friday by officials, underlined early concerns.

It said its inspectors found "major structural damage" to the concrete slab below a ground-level pool deck and "abundant" cracking and crumbling in the parking garage.

"Failure to replace the waterproofing in the near future will cause the extent of the concrete deterioration to expand exponentially," warned the report, from the Morabito Consultants firm.

Most of the damage was "probably caused by years of exposure to the corrosive salt air along the South&nbsp;Florida&nbsp;coast," it said.

The report did not indicate that the 40-year-old building risked collapse, but said it needed repairs to maintain "structural integrity."

A lawyer for the building's owners told The New York Times that work was "just about to get started" on the multi-million dollar repairs.

Florida&nbsp;Governor Ron DeSantis told reporters Saturday that local officials were "considering potentially evacuating" a nearby building that was built by the same developers, around the same time, as the collapsed structure. But he said there were no indications of immediate danger there.

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A study led by&nbsp;Florida&nbsp;International University found signs of land subsidence -- a phenomenon affecting much of the Atlantic coast -- at the site in the mid-1990s.

Mayor Cava said the county would immediately undertake a one-month safety audit of all buildings 40 years or older.&nbsp;

'72 hours'

Meanwhile, authorities held out hope that survivors were underneath the rubble.

"All of our training tells us that for at least the first 72 hours, there are high likelihood of people that could be alive in there," Danny Cardeso, with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, told CBS News.

Israel announced it was sending a team of engineers and rescue specialists to help.&nbsp;

"We will make every effort to help save human life, and to offer our support to the Jewish community and to our American friends," said Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

Faced with the painstakingly slow search, some families voiced frustration.&nbsp;

"Not enough is being done," said Mike Salberg, who came from New York after the accident. Five family members, including his parents, remain unaccounted for.

"I want answers," he told AFP.&nbsp;

Others were preparing for the worst.

"We want to be hopeful but also we have to be realistic," said a man who gave his name only as Mark, waiting for news of his friend's mother.

"The next step is being there for the families and know why this happened."

The death toll from the partial collapse of a Florida high-rise apartment building rose to five on Saturday as officials continued to hold out hope for survivors, following the release of an engineering report from three years ago that warned of "major structural damage.

The death toll from the partial collapse of a Florida high-rise apartment building rose to five on Saturday as officials continued to hold out hope for survivors, following the release of an engineering report from three years ago that warned of "major structural damage." The increase in the death toll by one underscored the slow and painstaking search process more than two days after part of the 12-story oceanfront building in Surfside, near Miami Beach, pancaked into a mountain of debris as residents slept inside. "Today our search and rescue teams found another body in the rubble and as well our search has revealed some human remains," Miami-Dade County mayor Daniella Levine Cava told reporters Saturday evening. With the identification of three previously recovered bodies and notification of next of kin, "it means that the unaccounted is now gone down to 156, confirmed deaths are now at a total of five," she said. Rescuers were able to battle back a fire that hampered their efforts earlier in the day, and workers had dug a trench through the debris to control the "very deep" blaze. "We don't have a resource problem here, we have a luck problem," said Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett. "The issue is we've been fighting the elements, we've been fighting the fire, but we have one objective. And that is to bring those people out of the rubble safely and return them to their families." The passage of time with no further survivors being found raised fears of a much higher death toll as rescuers sift through the debris with heavy machinery and sniffer dogs, and as increasingly frustrated families continued their agonizing wait. "We have a friend who got out of the building with her husband," Gina Berlin, 54, who lives in the neighborhood, told AFP. "She is still traumatized... And I am still in shock." At a makeshift memorial on a nearby street, well-wishers piled flowers and lit candles, while family members posted dozens of pictures of missing persons on a chain-link fence. Two big cranes on Saturday continued shifting debris as the acrid smell of burnt rubber and melting plastic hung in the baking Florida heat. 'Abundant' cracking Authorities and experts have stressed that the causes for Champlain Tower South's collapse are still unknown. But the report of an engineering consultancy that studied the building in 2018, released late Friday by officials, underlined early concerns. It said its inspectors found "major structural damage" to the concrete slab below a ground-level pool deck and "abundant" cracking and crumbling in the parking garage. "Failure to replace the waterproofing in the near future will cause the extent of the concrete deterioration to expand exponentially," warned the report, from the Morabito Consultants firm. Most of the damage was "probably caused by years of exposure to the corrosive salt air along the South Florida coast," it said. The report did not indicate that the 40-year-old building risked collapse, but said it needed repairs to maintain "structural integrity." A lawyer for the building's owners told The New York Times that work was "just about to get started" on the multi-million dollar repairs. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis told reporters Saturday that local officials were "considering potentially evacuating" a nearby building that was built by the same developers, around the same time, as the collapsed structure. But he said there were no indications of immediate danger there. Also Read | Trump airs old election grievances at campaign-style rally A study led by Florida International University found signs of land subsidence -- a phenomenon affecting much of the Atlantic coast -- at the site in the mid-1990s. Mayor Cava said the county would immediately undertake a one-month safety audit of all buildings 40 years or older. '72 hours' Meanwhile, authorities held out hope that survivors were underneath the rubble. "All of our training tells us that for at least the first 72 hours, there are high likelihood of people that could be alive in there," Danny Cardeso, with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, told CBS News. Israel announced it was sending a team of engineers and rescue specialists to help. "We will make every effort to help save human life, and to offer our support to the Jewish community and to our American friends," said Defense Minister Benny Gantz. Faced with the painstakingly slow search, some families voiced frustration. "Not enough is being done," said Mike Salberg, who came from New York after the accident. Five family members, including his parents, remain unaccounted for. "I want answers," he told AFP. Others were preparing for the worst. "We want to be hopeful but also we have to be realistic," said a man who gave his name only as Mark, waiting for news of his friend's mother. "The next step is being there for the families and know why this happened."

Death toll from Florida building collapse climbs to five

A frantic rescue operation is underway to save dozens of residents trapped under the debris of a collapsed Miami condo. What caused the building to crumble? How is the search operation unfolding? Palki Sharma has a report.

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Staring into space or sobbing, family members of those missing in the Florida apartment building collapse waited in anguish for news of loved ones, while others scrambled for a place to live after their home was destroyed.

The disaster in Surfside, near&nbsp;Miami&nbsp;Beach, left one person dead and 99 unaccounted for after the collapse early Thursday, with fears the toll may rise much higher.

"Everything is gone," said Erick de Moura, 40, who was at the town's community center trying to find temporary accommodation.

The Brazilian had lived for three years on the 10th floor of the oceanfront Champlain Towers South, part of which pancaked in the middle of the night for reasons yet unknown.

He survived because he had decided to stay at his girlfriend's house last night.

"I am homeless now. I lost my papers, documents, everything. My green card, my money," de Moura said.

"I just came back and the scene is shocking," he added. "There is a lot of pain. I'm blessed that I am alive."

As for his neighbors, "I think they're gone."

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These residents had had the best view, overlooking the beach and ocean, until their part of the tower collapsed like a house of cards in the night.

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Search and Rescue personnel work at a partial collapse building in Surfside, Miami Beach, on June 24, 2021. Image Credits: AFP

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&nbsp;A high-rise oceanfront apartment block near Miami Beach partially collapsed early Thursday. Image Credits: AFP

Firefighters, police and search dogs spent the day trying to locate survivors in the rubble. A crane cleared away pieces of debris, while a helicopter patrolled from above.

The rest of the 12-story building was still standing, but all residents were evacuated and several surrounding streets cordoned off.&nbsp;

The survivors and families of those missing gathered a few blocks away at the community center, where volunteers were providing water, coffee, lunches, and clothes, as well as emotional support.

Displaced residents were trying to figure out where they can now live, whether it's with relatives or in hotels which have offered rooms. Others waited grimly for news of their loved ones.

People come and go. Some are seated and motionless, while others are sobbing.

More than a thousand people have passed through the community center, said Ron Ben Hayoun, a 22-year-old volunteer and north&nbsp;Miami&nbsp;resident who had returned to his childhood neighborhood to help.

In this city with a large Jewish community, "we try to help everyone, we are not exclusive."

"It's pretty shocking. people are very emotional," said the young man, who had recently returned from Israel where he did his military service.

Staring into space or sobbing, family members of those missing in the Florida apartment building collapse waited in anguish for news of loved ones, while others scrambled for a place to live after their home was destroyed.

Staring into space or sobbing, family members of those missing in the Florida apartment building collapse waited in anguish for news of loved ones, while others scrambled for a place to live after their home was destroyed. The disaster in Surfside, near Miami Beach, left one person dead and 99 unaccounted for after the collapse early Thursday, with fears the toll may rise much higher. "Everything is gone," said Erick de Moura, 40, who was at the town's community center trying to find temporary accommodation. The Brazilian had lived for three years on the 10th floor of the oceanfront Champlain Towers South, part of which pancaked in the middle of the night for reasons yet unknown. He survived because he had decided to stay at his girlfriend's house last night. "I am homeless now. I lost my papers, documents, everything. My green card, my money," de Moura said. "I just came back and the scene is shocking," he added. "There is a lot of pain. I'm blessed that I am alive." As for his neighbors, "I think they're gone." Also Read | Deaths outnumber births in Britain for the first time since 1976 These residents had had the best view, overlooking the beach and ocean, until their part of the tower collapsed like a house of cards in the night. Search and Rescue personnel work at a partial collapse building in Surfside, Miami Beach, on June 24, 2021. Image Credits: AFP A high-rise oceanfront apartment block near Miami Beach partially collapsed early Thursday. Image Credits: AFP Firefighters, police and search dogs spent the day trying to locate survivors in the rubble. A crane cleared away pieces of debris, while a helicopter patrolled from above. The rest of the 12-story building was still standing, but all residents were evacuated and several surrounding streets cordoned off. The survivors and families of those missing gathered a few blocks away at the community center, where volunteers were providing water, coffee, lunches, and clothes, as well as emotional support. Displaced residents were trying to figure out where they can now live, whether it's with relatives or in hotels which have offered rooms. Others waited grimly for news of their loved ones. People come and go. Some are seated and motionless, while others are sobbing. More than a thousand people have passed through the community center, said Ron Ben Hayoun, a 22-year-old volunteer and north Miami resident who had returned to his childhood neighborhood to help. In this city with a large Jewish community, "we try to help everyone, we are not exclusive." "It's pretty shocking. people are very emotional," said the young man, who had recently returned from Israel where he did his military service.

Families wait for news of survivors after Florida building collapse

At least 11 people, including eight children, died after a Mumbai residential building collapsed on top of another building late on Wednesday, local officials said.

The incident occurred close to midnight in a northern suburb of Mumbai, officials said, adding that more people could be trapped inside the debris. Eight people were injured and have been moved to nearby hospitals, officials said.

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Local television showed pictures of rescue workers pulling out debris in a narrow lane, as relatives and onlookers milled about. 
 
Incidents of building collapses become more common in India's financial capital of Mumbai during the monsoon. Wednesday was the first day of heavy rains in the city.

At least 11 people, including eight children, died after a Mumbai residential building collapsed on top of another building late on Wednesday, local officials said.

At least 11 people, including eight children, died after a Mumbai residential building collapsed on top of another building late on Wednesday, local officials said. The incident occurred close to midnight in a northern suburb of Mumbai, officials said, adding that more people could be trapped inside the debris. Eight people were injured and have been moved to nearby hospitals, officials said. Also Read | Monsoon arrives in pandemic-hit Mumbai; IMD issues orange alert for Pune Local television showed pictures of rescue workers pulling out debris in a narrow lane, as relatives and onlookers milled about. Incidents of building collapses become more common in India's financial capital of Mumbai during the monsoon. Wednesday was the first day of heavy rains in the city.

Eleven dead, including eight children, in Mumbai building collapse

At least nine people were killed and eight were injured when a five-story building collapsed suddenly on Wednesday while it was in the midst of a demolition process and fell onto a busy street in&nbsp;South&nbsp;Korea, officials at a local fire station said.

The building collapsed as it was being demolished in Gwangju, some 270 kilometers of the southwest of capital Seoul, officials at the Gwangju Fire and Safety Headquarters said.

The reason for the collapse was unclear, according to the fire station.

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Gwangju Fire and Safety Headquarters officials said the fire station had received the report of the collapse, which buried a bus that was near the construction site.

As of 8:25 p.m. local time, a total of 17 people were affected by the accident, said fire station officials, including nine who were confirmed dead and eight who were seriously injured and taken to hospitals.

South&nbsp;Korea&nbsp;has been known in the past for having a bad safety record in terms of infrastructure. A department store collapse killed more than 500 people in 1995, and a bridge collapse in 1994 killed 49 people, but the country has in recent years tried to improve its safety record.

At least nine people were killed and eight were injured when a five-story building collapsed suddenly on Wednesday while it was in the midst of a demolition process and fell onto a busy street in South Korea, officials at a local fire station said.

At least nine people were killed and eight were injured when a five-story building collapsed suddenly on Wednesday while it was in the midst of a demolition process and fell onto a busy street in South Korea, officials at a local fire station said. The building collapsed as it was being demolished in Gwangju, some 270 kilometers of the southwest of capital Seoul, officials at the Gwangju Fire and Safety Headquarters said. The reason for the collapse was unclear, according to the fire station. Also Read | South Korea: Mayor apologises for falling prey to vaccine scam Gwangju Fire and Safety Headquarters officials said the fire station had received the report of the collapse, which buried a bus that was near the construction site. As of 8:25 p.m. local time, a total of 17 people were affected by the accident, said fire station officials, including nine who were confirmed dead and eight who were seriously injured and taken to hospitals. South Korea has been known in the past for having a bad safety record in terms of infrastructure. A department store collapse killed more than 500 people in 1995, and a bridge collapse in 1994 killed 49 people, but the country has in recent years tried to improve its safety record.

South Korea building collapses suddenly, killing nine

&nbsp;A tornado tore through the southern US&nbsp;city of Tupelo on Sunday, blowing the roofs off homes and tearing down trees and power lines, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.

"Emergency crews are currently assessing the degree of damage," the mayor's office said in a statement on Facebook, urging people to stay in their homes.

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Social media images and videos showed the roofs of many homes and buildings blown away, electricity lines down and streets in the Mississippi city swamped with debris.

"This is a life-threatening situation," the national weather service wrote on Twitter. "Please take shelter in the Tupelo area."

A tornado tore through the southern US city of Tupelo on Sunday, blowing the roofs off homes and tearing down trees and power lines, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.

A tornado tore through the southern US city of Tupelo on Sunday, blowing the roofs off homes and tearing down trees and power lines, but there were no immediate reports of injuries. "Emergency crews are currently assessing the degree of damage," the mayor's office said in a statement on Facebook, urging people to stay in their homes. Also read: Residents in Mississippi in US without water for weeks Social media images and videos showed the roofs of many homes and buildings blown away, electricity lines down and streets in the Mississippi city swamped with debris. "This is a life-threatening situation," the national weather service wrote on Twitter. "Please take shelter in the Tupelo area."

Tornado rips through Mississippi, damages buildings, power lines

Dozens of people were killed in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Thursday in a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/fire-kills-scores-in-bangladesh-capital-dhaka-official-198658">blaze that ripped through apartment buildings</a> where chemicals were stored.

Fires and building collapses are common in the country -- particularly in the multi-billion dollar garment industry -- where building regulations are lax and volatile chemicals are often improperly kept.

Here are some of the worst incidents in Bangladesh.

Rana Plaza collapse

At least 1,130 people died when Dhaka's Rana Plaza nine-storey factory complex collapsed in April 2013 -- one of the world's worst industrial tragedies.

Another 2,000 people were injured in the disaster, which highlighted the failure of many top Western fashion brands to protect workers in the poor developing countries where their goods are manufactured.

In 2016 a court ordered 38 people, including owner Sohel Rana, to face trial for murder for falsely certifying the factory complex as safe. Proceedings have dragged however, and prosecutors say a verdict could take five more years.

Chemical fire

Bangladesh's deadliest industrial blaze was in June 2010, when 117 people died in a fire that ripped through one of Dhaka's most densely populated areas.&nbsp;

The fire -- fuelled by a chemical warehouse -- destroyed several multi-storey apartment buildings and gutted a string of small shops.

Industrial blaze

A fire swept through a nine-story garment factory near Dhaka in November 2012 killing 111 workers. An investigation later found it was caused by sabotage and managers at the plant prevented victims from escaping.

"I broke open an exhaust fan in the second floor and jumped to the roof of a shed next to the factory," said one survivor. "I broke my hand but survived somehow."

Packaging factory fire

Thirty-one people were killed when a fire triggered by a boiler explosion tore through a packaging factory north of the capital in September 2016.

The blaze is thought to have spread quickly because of chemicals stored on the ground floor.&nbsp;

Faulty boiler

An industrial boiler exploded at a factory killing 13 people and causing part of the six-storey building to collapse in July 2017.

Most of the plant's 5,000 workers were off for the Eid holidays when the boiler exploded during maintenance work.

Dozens of people were killed in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Thursday in a blaze that ripped through apartment buildings where chemicals were stored. Fires and building collapses are common in the country -- particularly in the multi-billion dollar garment industry -- where building regulations are lax and volatile chemicals are often improperly kept.

Dozens of people were killed in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Thursday in a blaze that ripped through apartment buildings where chemicals were stored. Fires and building collapses are common in the country -- particularly in the multi-billion dollar garment industry -- where building regulations are lax and volatile chemicals are often improperly kept. Here are some of the worst incidents in Bangladesh. Rana Plaza collapse At least 1,130 people died when Dhaka's Rana Plaza nine-storey factory complex collapsed in April 2013 -- one of the world's worst industrial tragedies. Another 2,000 people were injured in the disaster, which highlighted the failure of many top Western fashion brands to protect workers in the poor developing countries where their goods are manufactured. In 2016 a court ordered 38 people, including owner Sohel Rana, to face trial for murder for falsely certifying the factory complex as safe. Proceedings have dragged however, and prosecutors say a verdict could take five more years. Chemical fire Bangladesh's deadliest industrial blaze was in June 2010, when 117 people died in a fire that ripped through one of Dhaka's most densely populated areas. The fire -- fuelled by a chemical warehouse -- destroyed several multi-storey apartment buildings and gutted a string of small shops. Industrial blaze A fire swept through a nine-story garment factory near Dhaka in November 2012 killing 111 workers. An investigation later found it was caused by sabotage and managers at the plant prevented victims from escaping. "I broke open an exhaust fan in the second floor and jumped to the roof of a shed next to the factory," said one survivor. "I broke my hand but survived somehow." Packaging factory fire Thirty-one people were killed when a fire triggered by a boiler explosion tore through a packaging factory north of the capital in September 2016. The blaze is thought to have spread quickly because of chemicals stored on the ground floor. Faulty boiler An industrial boiler exploded at a factory killing 13 people and causing part of the six-storey building to collapse in July 2017. Most of the plant's 5,000 workers were off for the Eid holidays when the boiler exploded during maintenance work.

Worst building disasters in Bangladesh

The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has announced a country-wide ‘Swachh Building Competition’ under which various government buildings will be rated for their cleanliness. The competition will be held from September 23-29.

According to the CPWD, the competition is being organised under ‘Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign’ which aims at generating greater public participation towards cleanliness and is being organised in the run-up to the fourth anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission on October 2, 2018.

The CPWD, the central government’s largest construction agency, said various government buildings will be rated for their cleanliness. “During the competition, various buildings under each zone shall be rated for their cleanliness against standard benchmarks…”CPWD said in an office memorandum.

A simple assessment of cleanliness in common areas of the buildings will be conducted over a week’s period and scores marked by a team of assessors. &nbsp;Winners will be suitably rewarded through commendation certificates or medals or trophies, it also stated.

“Each common area such as corridor/lobby at different floors/levels will be separately assessed and averaged out, to get the cleanliness score of the building concerned,” it added.

The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has announced a country-wide ‘Swachh Building Competition’ under which various government buildings will be rated for their cleanliness.

The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has announced a country-wide ‘Swachh Building Competition’ under which various government buildings will be rated for their cleanliness. The competition will be held from September 23-29. According to the CPWD, the competition is being organised under ‘Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign’ which aims at generating greater public participation towards cleanliness and is being organised in the run-up to the fourth anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission on October 2, 2018. The CPWD, the central government’s largest construction agency, said various government buildings will be rated for their cleanliness. “During the competition, various buildings under each zone shall be rated for their cleanliness against standard benchmarks…”CPWD said in an office memorandum. A simple assessment of cleanliness in common areas of the buildings will be conducted over a week’s period and scores marked by a team of assessors. Winners will be suitably rewarded through commendation certificates or medals or trophies, it also stated. “Each common area such as corridor/lobby at different floors/levels will be separately assessed and averaged out, to get the cleanliness score of the building concerned,” it added.

CPWD announces country-wide Swachh Building Competition

A massive fire broke out in Mumbai's&nbsp;Patel Chambers during the wee hours on Saturday which led to a part of the building to collapse. Around 18 fire engines were rushed to the sport immediately, two men were injured in the process.&nbsp;

The level-4 fire has now been brought under control, the fire department said.&nbsp;

"Two firefighters had minor injuries, rest everybody is safe. We deployed 16 fire engines, 11 tankers and 150 fire officers. The situation is under control," fire officer Prabhat Rahangdale told media here.

However, the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

As per the fire department chief, the building had been vacant for years.&nbsp;

"This building has been vacant for around four years. It seems like a very old building. The staircase inside had collapsed long ago, so there was no way for us to go inside. It is a very congested area, so chances were that the fire could spread to neighbouring buildings as well. We are investigating the cause of the fire," Prabhat added.

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A massive fire broke out in Mumbai's Patel Chambers during the wee hours on Saturday which led to a part of the building to collapse. Around 18 fire engines were rushed to the sport immediately, two men were injured in the process. The level-4 fire has now been brought under control, the fire department said. "Two firefighters had minor injuries, rest everybody is safe. We deployed 16 fire engines, 11 tankers and 150 fire officers. The situation is under control," fire officer Prabhat Rahangdale told media here. However, the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. As per the fire department chief, the building had been vacant for years. "This building has been vacant for around four years. It seems like a very old building. The staircase inside had collapsed long ago, so there was no way for us to go inside. It is a very congested area, so chances were that the fire could spread to neighbouring buildings as well. We are investigating the cause of the fire," Prabhat added. #WATCH: A Level-4 fire broke out inside Patel Chambers in Mumbai's Fort area.18 Fire tenders present at the spot. pic.twitter.com/5cv3WDeCUj — ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2018 ×

Watch: Building collapses as massive fire engulfs Mumbai's Patel Chambers; 2 injured

A twenty four-storeyed tower block in Sao Paulo, Brazil collapsed after a massive fire tore through it.

Video clips of the horrific incident, shot by local onlookers, are now doing the rounds on the internet.&nbsp;

A video of the incident shared by a Twitter user shows the building blazing in the fire.

The footage shows the lower storeys of the building engulfed in fire that also covered the structure on all sides shortly after, the building comes crashing down.&nbsp;

No information on the number of casualties is available so far. However, the video shows some residents trapped inside, crying for help.&nbsp;

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A twenty four-storeyed tower block in Sao Paulo, Brazil collapsed after a massive fire tore through it. Video clips of the horrific incident, shot by local onlookers, are now doing the rounds on the internet. A video of the incident shared by a Twitter user shows the building blazing in the fire. The footage shows the lower storeys of the building engulfed in fire that also covered the structure on all sides shortly after, the building comes crashing down. No information on the number of casualties is available so far. However, the video shows some residents trapped inside, crying for help. Um prédio do Largo do Paissandu desabando agora a pouco pic.twitter.com/wntceeK6w6 — Richard Paiva (@orichardpaiva) May 1, 2018 × More details are awaited.

Watch: 24-storeyed building catches fire in Brazil, crumbles

Moroccan police have crushed an escape attempt by inmates at a juvenile detention centre in Casablanca, resulting in nine detainees being injured, the prison service said on Friday. 
 
&quot;The Ain Sebaa rehabilitation centre was the scene of rioting&quot; by prisoners on Thursday night, the General Directorate of Prisons and Re-integration said. 
 
Detainees at the centre in the Northeast of Morocco&#39;s biggest city set fire to beds in a bid to attract staff, attack them and try to escape, it said.&nbsp;The prisoners tried and failed to break into a weapons store, but managed to get out of the main building and set alight a prison bus, it said.&nbsp;They attacked and lightly wounded several staff. Police then intervened to put down the riot. 
 
An AFP photographer on the scene saw fire and smoke coming from the centre, which was surrounded by security forces.&nbsp;Videos posted online appeared to show a large explosion at the centre and a burning bus, with the sound of gunshots and police sirens. Local news websites said witnesses had heard the sound of gunfire coming from the facility. 
 
The prison service said nine detainees were hurt in the incident, although it was not clear whether from smoke inhalation or during clashes with the police. 
 
The prison service said it would open an enquiry to determine who was behind the incident. Moroccan prisons are chronically overcrowded, housing some 65,000 detainees in facilities with a capacity of just 30,000, according to the Ministry of Justice.&nbsp; 
 
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The prisoners tried and failed to break into a weapons store, but managed to get out of the main building and set alight a prison bus

Moroccan police have crushed an escape attempt by inmates at a juvenile detention centre in Casablanca, resulting in nine detainees being injured, the prison service said on Friday. "The Ain Sebaa rehabilitation centre was the scene of rioting" by prisoners on Thursday night, the General Directorate of Prisons and Re-integration said. Detainees at the centre in the Northeast of Morocco's biggest city set fire to beds in a bid to attract staff, attack them and try to escape, it said. The prisoners tried and failed to break into a weapons store, but managed to get out of the main building and set alight a prison bus, it said. They attacked and lightly wounded several staff. Police then intervened to put down the riot. An AFP photographer on the scene saw fire and smoke coming from the centre, which was surrounded by security forces. Videos posted online appeared to show a large explosion at the centre and a burning bus, with the sound of gunshots and police sirens. Local news websites said witnesses had heard the sound of gunfire coming from the facility. The prison service said nine detainees were hurt in the incident, although it was not clear whether from smoke inhalation or during clashes with the police. The prison service said it would open an enquiry to determine who was behind the incident. Moroccan prisons are chronically overcrowded, housing some 65,000 detainees in facilities with a capacity of just 30,000, according to the Ministry of Justice. (AFP)

Mass jail-break attempt in Casablanca juvenile home leads to riot

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