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Block of flats evacuated over fire safety concerns
A block of flats in Worcester has been evacuated over fire safety concerns. The concerns "affect the ability of residents to ...
Downtown Paterson furniture store must stay closed over fire violations
Firefighters said they encountered a dangerous maze of makeshift basement walls when they responded two months ago to the ...
Encinitas Council gives initial approval to new fire hazard maps
Amount of land included in “very high” fire areas will increase by 4.9 percent from previous maps, fire chief reports ...
Portable power bank chargers sold on Amazon recalled over fire hazard concerns
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning that some portable power bank chargers sold by Chinese device maker iWalk ...
Speaking with officials about fire safety following Gallatin home explosion
A Gallatin home exploded Thursday morning, sending shrapnel flying through the neighborhood and leaving one person injured.
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UL FSRI, NFPA Issue Explosion Hazard Notice for EV Fire Blankets
Experiments by FPRF and FSRI reveal potential explosion risks when using fire blankets in EV fire suppression with battery ...
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Philadelphia Fire Department Partners with City Council to Boost Fire Safety in North Philly with Free Smoke Alarm Installations
Philadelphia Fire Department installs free smoke alarms in local homes, part of their #PFDStrongerTogether campaign for fire ...
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Meet the NoCo neighborhood ‘smokey bear’ advocating for homeowner fire safety
As fire leaders train for wildfires, they say homeowners can help. So some Northern Colorado residents are embracing ...
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Cal Fire Flags Several Fire Hazard Zones in Goleta
Cal Fire has flagged several areas in Goleta for their fire hazard levels, highlighting the need for more fire resources in the city. On May 20, County ...