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Kenya: Multistory building collapses in Nairobi DW 10/20/2024

A partially collapsed building in Nairobi leaves families trapped, with rescue efforts ongoing amidst concerns over prior condemnations and unsafe construction practices.
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5 workers dead, dozens still missing after a building collapsed in South Africa

Rescue efforts underway after a building collapse in South Africa.

Kenya: Multistory building collapses in Nairobi DW 10/20/2024

A partially collapsed building in Nairobi leaves families trapped, with rescue efforts ongoing amidst concerns over prior condemnations and unsafe construction practices.

5 workers dead, dozens still missing after a building collapsed in South Africa

Rescue efforts underway after a building collapse in South Africa.
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Italy: Naples house collapse kills mother and two kids DW 09/23/2024

A building collapse in Naples, Italy, caused by a gas explosion, resulted in the deaths of three family members.
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Two homes on Richmond Street collapse during basement renovations

The collapse of two homes during renovation highlights the importance of safety oversight in construction projects.

Richmond houses collapse during HMO redevelopment

Two houses under renovation in west London collapsed while being converted into co-living units, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported.

'Loud bang and lots of smoke' as Richmond houses collapse to rubble

Two houses in Richmond collapsed during renovation; no injuries reported.

Two homes on Richmond Street collapse during basement renovations

The collapse of two homes during renovation highlights the importance of safety oversight in construction projects.

Richmond houses collapse during HMO redevelopment

Two houses under renovation in west London collapsed while being converted into co-living units, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported.

'Loud bang and lots of smoke' as Richmond houses collapse to rubble

Two houses in Richmond collapsed during renovation; no injuries reported.
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Neighbours hear 'bang' before houses undergoing refurbishment collapse

Two houses collapsed during refurbishment in Richmond, London, leading to an ongoing investigation by the HSE.

Building collapse in India's Lucknow kills eight, injures dozens

The building collapse in Lucknow resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting a thorough investigation by authorities.

Engineer whose botched inspection led to NYC apartment building collapse agrees to fine, 2-year ban: city

Engineer fined for errors leading to building collapse
Importance of professional and safe construction practices emphasized by city authorities
Ongoing investigations into the incident and potential additional punishments

What's News, Breaking: Thursday, February 8, 2024

The Brooklyn Public Library is hosting events for Black History Month, including cooking classes, dance classes, and book talks.
The family of Juan Ildefonso Tamay Ganzhi, who was killed in a building collapse, is holding an online fundraiser to cover expenses.
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Man Killed in Collapse of Building Being Worked on Without a Permit

A construction worker was killed when the first floor collapsed at a Brooklyn home that had been cited for construction without a permit.
The exact cause of the collapse is unknown, but construction material was found on the first floor.

Worker killed in Brooklyn building collapse

A construction worker died in a building collapse in Brooklyn.
No other injuries were reported in the incident.

Man Killed in Collapse of Building Being Worked on Without a Permit

A construction worker was killed when the first floor collapsed at a Brooklyn home that had been cited for construction without a permit.
The exact cause of the collapse is unknown, but construction material was found on the first floor.

Worker killed in Brooklyn building collapse

A construction worker died in a building collapse in Brooklyn.
No other injuries were reported in the incident.
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DEVELOPING | Construction worker dies in Brooklyn building collapse | amNewYork

A construction worker was killed in a building collapse in Brooklyn.
FDNY units are continuing to work at the scene.

NYC building that once housed historic cheese shop Alleva Dairy partially collapses during illegal renovation

The former site of historic cheese shop Alleva Dairy in lower Manhattan partially collapsed during an illegal renovation.
No one was injured in the collapse, but the building suffered significant damage.
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How New York's Aging Buildings Get Inspected

Residents in older buildings in New York City should watch for warning signs of unsafe conditions and report them to the Department of Buildings.
Inspections of buildings in New York City are done according to schedules set by the city, but the city does not conduct the inspections itself.

How New York's Aging Buildings Get Inspected

New York City's Department of Buildings encourages residents to report unsafe conditions in buildings to 311, unless it is an immediate emergency.
Inspections of buildings in the city are done according to schedules set by the city, but the city does not perform the inspections.

How New York's Aging Buildings Get Inspected

Residents in older buildings in New York City should watch for warning signs of unsafe conditions and report them to the Department of Buildings.
Inspections of buildings in New York City are done according to schedules set by the city, but the city does not conduct the inspections itself.

How New York's Aging Buildings Get Inspected

New York City's Department of Buildings encourages residents to report unsafe conditions in buildings to 311, unless it is an immediate emergency.
Inspections of buildings in the city are done according to schedules set by the city, but the city does not perform the inspections.
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#bronx

Bronx Collapse Renews Questions About Safety of Aging Housing Stock

A building in the Bronx partially collapses, causing panic and damage
Officials are still investigating the incident

VIDEO: Bronx building collapse caught on surveillance cam | Flipboard

Building in the Bronx partially collapsed
Video footage captures the moment

6-Story Residential Building Partly Collapses in the Bronx

A six-story building in the Bronx partially collapsed, but there were no reports of injuries.
The building had a history of safety concerns, including deteriorated mudsills and significant masonry damage.

Bronx Collapse Renews Questions About Safety of Aging Housing Stock

A building in the Bronx partially collapses, causing panic and damage
Officials are still investigating the incident

VIDEO: Bronx building collapse caught on surveillance cam | Flipboard

Building in the Bronx partially collapsed
Video footage captures the moment

6-Story Residential Building Partly Collapses in the Bronx

A six-story building in the Bronx partially collapsed, but there were no reports of injuries.
The building had a history of safety concerns, including deteriorated mudsills and significant masonry damage.
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