Word on Fire

Searches for 'bilbrand', the Swedish word for car fire, are rising in Sweden alongside heavy coverage of the Cornell case. News outlet Omni describes the case as exploding into a 'metoo moment', suggesting allegations connected to the case have sparked a wider public reckoning. The exact link between the car fire and the allegations remains unclear from available reporting.

A fire broke out in a residential flat in Alkmaar, Netherlands, leading to the evacuation of the building with 65 homes. Emergency services responded to bring the blaze under control and clear residents from the premises. There is no immediate word on injuries or the cause of the fire, and residents are awaiting word on when they can return.