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Bronx apartment fire kills 19, including 9 children

13 Sept 11:23 Key points summarised by AI

A malfunctioning space heater sparked a devastating fire in a Bronx high-rise, killing 19 people, including nine children, marking New York City's deadliest blaze in three decades.
The fire's lethality was significantly worsened by an open apartment door and a stairwell door, which allowed thick, toxic smoke to rapidly spread across all floors of the 19-story building.
Many residents initially disregarded smoke alarms due to frequent false alarms in the building, while firefighters heroically continued rescue efforts even after their oxygen tanks were depleted.
The tragedy underscores critical safety concerns in older housing, such as the absence of sprinkler systems and the critical importance of self-closing doors to prevent rapid smoke spread.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.