Why do arsonists set fires? The reasons are sometimes dark and surprising
Arson arrests in the wake of the LA Fires have put a spotlight on the question of why people deliberately set fires. It turns ...
'Heroic' man rushed to save driver from crashed car - then discovered it was his mother-in-law
A woman has hailed her son-in-law as her "hero and saviour" for pulling her to safety when her car crashed onto its side and burst into flames. Remarkably, Jacob Ashman-Lee had no idea who he was ...
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Why Traditional Fire Extinguishers Can't Tame Lithium-Ion Battery Fires The Unusual Chemistry of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can't handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, ...
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High Point Fire emphasize importance of working smoke detectors
A fire can get bigger every 30 seconds so having fire alarms is essential to protect yourself and others.“My smoke alarm or ...
Family injured in deadly High Point fire in stable condition
The conditions of the parents involved in the deadly High Point fire are improving. High Point fire officials say the injured man is set to be released soon. The injured woman remains at Atrium Health ...
‘It can save your life’: Service technician outlines fire extinguisher reminders
Fire extinguishers can be found in just about every home, business or school. It might not look like much, but the small tool ...
Kitchen fire killed 4 in KC area apartment. Do you know how to prevent it in your home?
An Indy Ridge apartments resident had left the kitchen while cooking and, hearing the smoke alarm, came back to a grease fire, Independence Fire Chief Jimmy Walker said Wednesday night. The resident ...
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Fire at startup hub in Bengaluru, losses put at Rs 140 crore
A massive fire broke out at the Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre in Electronics City, causing estimated damages of Rs 140 crore. Suspected to be caused by improper handling of flammable solvents ...
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Hurst Fire spreads to 700 acres in Sylmar area
A wind-driven fire in the Sylmar area rapidly expanded to 700 acres Wednesday with 0% containment. The Hurst Fire -- one of four major fires burning in Southern California amid fierce Santa Ana ...
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Massive fire at Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre, startups report damages worth ₹110 crore
The fire originated on the second floor of the facility due to the improper management of flammable solvents in a laboratory. A massive fire broke out at the Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC ...
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‘Everything we know is gone’: Fire victims face devastated communities, uncertain future
Even as firefighters continue to battle blazes in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, the weary residents of Los Angeles are bracing for another 24 hours of dangerous fire conditions. Strong Santa ...
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Cal Fire Crews Quickly Halt Spread of Morning Blaze Near Ramona
Times of San Diego will send you the top local and state news at 8 a.m., 365 days a year. Sign up A Cal Fire crew at the scene of the Pamo Fire. (Photo courtesy of Cal Fire) As Santa Ana winds ...