Seiko wrote there was a similar fire in Kabukicho,Japan in two thousand one: "The building had a fire alarm apparatus but the switch was turned off because of poor maintenance.

VOA: special.2011.03.18

Over the coming weeks gasoline prices are expected to drift higher, as they do nearly every late winter and early spring when refiners close for maintenance and switch to more expensive summer blends.

NPR: Oil Prices Down Sharply For A 2nd Day

Highways teams are on standby to switch from routine highways maintenance work to snow clearance duties.

BBC: Gritter