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Liability Risk and Insurance

Fireworks

The catastrophic fire and explosions of a firework store in the Dutch city of Enschede is likely to lead to (belated) regulation Europe-wide. At least 20 people died, more than 600 were injured – some severely, around 1,500 homes were destroyed as 500 square metres of the town were flattened.

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