The death toll in an explosion and fire at an apartment building on the English Channel Island of Jersey has risen from five to seven.
The blast, which took place early on Saturday morning, destroyed a three-storey apartment block building in St. Helier, the self-governing island’s capital.As the Canadian national soccer teams head to their respective FIFA World Cups, Derek Van Diest is on the scene to cover all the action. Expect expert insights and analysis in your inbox daily throughout the tournaments, and weekly on Thursdays for the rest of the season.
But Jo Cox, chief officer at Island Energy, said the apartments affected were not connected to the gas network. The supplier said it was working to understand what happened. Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, is a self-governing dependency of the United Kingdom located off the coast of northern France in the English Channel.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Death toll in Jersey fire rises to 5; 4 still missingRescuers searching the scene of an explosion at an apartment building on the English Channel island of Jersey said several are still missing.
Read more »
Death toll in island of Jersey explosion likely higher than 3 confirmedRescuers searching the scene of an explosion at an apartment building on the English Channel island of Jersey said several are still missing.
Read more »
Death toll in Jersey fire likely higher than 3 confirmedRescuers searching the scene of an explosion at an apartment building on the English Channel island of Jersey said several are still missing.
Read more »
Jack Todd: Canadiens can never retire Carey Price's jersey after thisPrice has done himself and his reputation irreparable harm.
Read more »
Jack Todd: Canadiens can never retire Carey Price's jersey after thisPrice has done himself and his reputation irreparable harm.
Read more »
Terrace resident reluctantly receives Medal of Good Citizenship - Terrace StandardBarry English is glad to help his community, but isn’t thrilled about all the extra attention
Read more »