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Minnesota Officials: Lodge That Burned Had Unresolved Inspection Violations

Minnesota regulators said on Feb. 7 that a historic lodge destroyed in a fire had three unresolved violations from a recent fire code inspection, but it wasn’t clear if those violations played a role in the blaze. A staffer at …

North Carolina Deck Collapse Caused by Deteriorating Nails

Nails deteriorated by years of exposure to the sand, salt and moisture from the ocean gave way, causing a deck collapse that hurt 24 people as they posed for a picture at a North Carolina beachfront home, authorities said. The …

Audit: Fire Marshal Inspections Lacking in Louisiana

A new audit says the Louisiana state fire marshal’s office is falling short in its building inspections and five prevention monitoring. Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera’s Office issued a report that said the fire marshal hasn’t consistently inspected Louisiana’s schools, universities, …