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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

The Wire: Huge fire destroys West Berkeley warehouse

A fire early Tuesday morning destroyed one of the buildings at the vacant former Pacific Steel Casting complex in West Berkeley. No one was injured, but dramatic video from the scene showed flames shooting out of the large warehouse next to Interstate 80. (KTVU, Berkeley Scanner, Instagram) Hundreds of students and others protested against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at UC Berkeley on Wednesday. (The Daily Californian)
East Bay real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UN experts accuse one of England's biggest social landlords of habitability failings

Sanjay Ramburn, 55, who they say lived with his family of five in an L&Q group property in Forest Gate, east London, for several years with no electricity. They experienced four ceiling collapses, as well as severe damp and mould that affected their health. The children developed breathing issues, tinnitus and skin problems. Ramburn, who reported racial harassment and antisocial behaviour at the hands of his upstairs neighbour that he said was not addressed by L&Q, suffered severe mental health issues, the letter says.
Public health
London
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

'Hellhole' flat block to be emptied for repairs

Residents of The Fold in Croydon must vacate for roughly two years due to serious defects: damp, mould, leaks, sewage and fire-safety failures requiring strip-out.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Brent Council found to have 'serious failings'

Brent Council faced criticism for failing to ensure tenant health and safety, particularly regarding fire risk assessments.
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