Posts Tagged ‘Debris’
Rescuers today pulled out more bodies trapped under the debris of the town devastated by cloudburst in which the toll has gone up to 130 even as relief teams tried to access far-flung villages in this high-altitude terrain to search for 600 others missing. See map �| See pics �| Understanding cloud burst
Big project turns on small bridge
Sunday, July 4th, 2010
In an area brimming with stunning Bay vistas and unique natural scenery, the flat, marshy and debris-filled wetlands of Yosemite Slough are hardly inspiring. However, this small, nondescript patch of coastal land in the Bayview-Hunters Point community is playing a major role in the massive development project...
Scars remain from tragedy at Lonz Winery
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
By SARAH MERVOSH BLADE STAFF WRITER MIDDLE BASS ISLAND, Ohio - Ten years ago Thursday, Shelly Tessean was playing cards on the terrace of the Lonz Winery on Middle Bass Island when suddenly, everything began shaking. Within seconds, a giant cloud of debris surrounded her as the concrete terrace collapsed, taking about 100 people, pop machines, and picnic tables with it. Mrs. Tessean, 37, a nurse ...
Scars remain from tragedy at Lonz Winery
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
By SARAH MERVOSH BLADE STAFF WRITER MIDDLE BASS ISLAND - Ten years ago Thursday, Shelly Tessean was playing cards on the terrace of the Lonz Winery on Middle Bass Island when suddenly, everything began shaking. Within seconds, a giant cloud of debris surrounded her as the concrete terrace collapsed, taking about 100 people, pop machines, and picnic tables with it. Mrs. Tessean, 37, a nurse who ...
Food plant blast prompts call for gas safety law change
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
The US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) was due to vote last night on the measure in a bid to tackle explosions and fires caused when fuel gas is used to clean or purge gas pipes of debris, air or other substances. Such an exercise is usually carried out during maintenance or construction.