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Residents have expressed concerns about the proximity of these facilities to homes, citing potential safety hazards. An online petition initiated by local resident Valerie Vislocky has garnered over 800 signatures, urging an immediate halt to the install.
Criticized for allowing too many large Battery Energy Storage Systems: "New York City is playing with fire"
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The fire, blamed on faulty wiring and flammable cladding, highlighted concerns about inequality in the UK. The higher levels of the tower are structurally unsound. The building symbolizes Britain's worst residential fire since WWII.
Grenfell Tower to be demolished after 8 years of being wrapped in a protective cover
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Baltic Sea Cable Damage: On January 26, 2025, a cargo ship named Vezhen accidentally damaged a subsea cable linking Sweden and Latvia. The incident was attributed to a combination of bad weather, equipment deficiencies, and poor seamanship.
Increased bombings in Swedish residential blocks - school shooting in Örebro kills ten
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A major road traffic accident occurred on the E6 highway near Trondheim, resulting in multiple injuries. A train derailed near Stavanger, causing delays. A large fire engulfed a warehouse in Bergen, leading to the evacuation of nearby residents.
Train derailment, apartment fire and warehouse fire in Norway in January 2025
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Amazon Rainforest Fires (Brazil): The Amazon has experienced a severe fire season, with fires starting in early January 2025. Despite a reduction in deforestation rates, fires have increased due to extreme drought conditions.
Wildfires, fires and accidents in Central and South America the first few weeks of 2025
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Fatalities and Injuries: At least five individuals lost their lives due to fireworks-related accidents during New Year celebrations. Numerous injuries were reported, with some incidents involving illegal or modified pyrotechnics.
Five fireworks deaths, attacks on first responders and warehouse fire in Germany, January 2025