Arson Attempt at Turkish Mosque in France Amid COVID-19 Closure
2 November 2020
The Turkish mosque in Châteaudun was the victim of an arson attempt on the night of Thursday, October 29 to Friday, October 30, 2020. No loss of human life was recorded.
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Tragic Fire in Tangier: 5-Year-Old Dies from Phone Charger Blaze
17 September 2020
A new fire caused by a mobile phone charger occurred on Tuesday in Tangier. This tragedy resulted in the death of a 5-year-old child.
Morocco Establishes National Committee to Boost Disaster Prevention Efforts
9 September 2020
The Moroccan government has just set up a Steering Committee for natural disaster prevention programs. One of the main projects of this body will be the development of internal (…)
Arson Attack Targets Halal Butcher Shop in Corsica During Owner’s Vacation
3 September 2020
A halal butcher’s shop that had been closed for a few days for annual leave was the target of an arson attack in southern Corsica.
Tragic Fire in Fez Claims Lives of Two Young Brothers, Mother Injured
1 September 2020
Two brothers, aged 8 and 11, died on Sunday evening in a fire that broke out in a building on the outskirts of Fez.
Casablanca Apartment Fire Linked to Phone Charger, No Injuries Reported
21 August 2020
A violent fire broke out on Wednesday late in the day in an apartment in the Oulfa district of Casablanca. Only material damage was recorded.
Morocco Extinguishes Forest Fires in Chichaoua and Fnideq Regions
20 August 2020
The civil protection elements managed to control the fire that broke out on Monday in the Ouirman forest in Chichaoua, and on Tuesday in the Anjra Nord forest in Finideq.
Moroccan Immigrant Hailed as Hero in Dramatic Grenoble Apartment Fire Rescue
14 August 2020
Mouhsine Sbiti, a 34-year-old Moroccan from Grenoble, is one of the heroes of Villeneuve. Three weeks after the incident, this former gendarme who served at the Royal Palace in (…)
Second Mosque Fire in Lyon Area Raises Concerns; No Injuries Reported
14 August 2020
A fire broke out at the Essalem mosque in Perrache, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon. Just like the fire at the Omar mosque in the city of Bron, no injuries were reported.
Massive Fire Engulfs Major Moroccan Chocolate Factory in Casablanca
4 August 2020
The largest confectionery in Morocco, Pastor-Macao, was ravaged by a huge fire in the afternoon of Monday, August 3, in the Beauséjour district of Casablanca. No loss of human (…)