Sunday, January 27 2013 6:28 PM EST2013-01-27 23:28:27 GMT
Flames raced through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil early Sunday, killing more than 230 people as panicked partygoers gasped for breath in the smoke-filled air, stampeding
Flames raced through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil early Sunday, killing more than 230 people as panicked partygoers gasped for breath in the smoke-filled air, stampeding toward a single exit partially blocked by those already dead. It appeared to be the world's deadliest nightclub fire in more than a decade.
SANTA MARIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian police say they've made three arrests and are seeking a fourth person in connection with a nightclub fire that killed more than 230 people.
Inspector Ranolfo Vieira Junior said at a Monday press conference that the arrests are for investigative purposes. He says the detentions have five-day limits.
He declined to identify those arrested or the fourth person sought.
More than 230 people died early Sunday during the fire at a university party in southern Brazil. Police have said they think a band's pyrotechnics show ignited sound insulation on the ceiling, causing the blaze.
The Zero Hora newspaper quotes lawyer Jader Marques as saying his client Elissandro Spohr, a co-owner of the club, was arrested. The paper also says two band members were arrested.
Funerals began Monday in the city of Santa Maria, Brazil, where the blaze took place.
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:24 AM EDT2013-05-18 06:24:35 GMT
Environmental scientist says he has concerns about soil erosion, vegetation destruction, and non-enforcement of environmental laws at the Ocotillo Wells off-road area.
Environmental scientist says he has concerns about soil erosion, vegetation destruction, and non-enforcement of environmental laws at the Ocotillo Wells off-road area.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:54:09 GMT
Authorities Friday released the name of a 29-year-old San Diego woman who died after she veered into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into another motorist on an Otay Mesa thoroughfare.
Authorities Friday released the name of a 29-year-old San Diego woman who died after she veered into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into another motorist on an Otay Mesa thoroughfare.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:43:01 GMT
A street racing-related collision at an East Village intersection sent one man to a hospital and another to jail early Friday, San Diego police reported.
A street racing-related collision at an East Village intersection sent one man to a hospital and another to jail early Friday, San Diego police reported.
Friday, May 17 2013 3:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:06:09 GMT
More than 7,000 San Diego County residents are expected to give their cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles a rest Friday and pedal to work as part of "National Bike to Work Day."
More than 7,000 San Diego County residents are expected to give their cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles a rest Friday and pedal to work as part of "National Bike to Work Day."
Friday, May 17 2013 2:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:47:04 GMT
Commencement ceremonies will begin Friday for more than 2,000 Cal State San Marcos students and about 9,000 San Diego State University students, with a Saturday ceremony
Commencement ceremonies will begin Friday for more than 2,000 Cal State San Marcos students and about 9,000 San Diego State University students, with a Saturday ceremony scheduled for the Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:13:42 GMT
The second in command of a San Diego unit has been let go from his job because of alleged inappropriate emails and texts sent to female sailors under his command.
The second in command of a San Diego unit has been let go from his job because of alleged inappropriate emails and texts sent to female sailors under his command.
© Relatives and friends mourn on the coffin containing the remains of a fire victim at a gymnasium where bodies were brought for identification in Santa Maria city, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013.
