Holyoke Mass e-bike fire

One Person Seriously Injured in Holyoke (MA) e-Bike Fire

One person was seriously injured, and several residents were displaced, after an electric bicycle’s battery pack exploded.
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Cybertruck in Ventura Harbor

Firefighters, Other Agencies Respond When Cybertruck Sinks in CA Harbor

A Tesla Cybertruck took an accidental swim in the Ventura Harbor on Monday, prompting a multi-agency response.
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Most Back Tougher Building Codes, Restrictions in CA Wildfire Zones, Poll Finds

Overwhelming majorities of Los Angeles County voters support strengthening building codes and imposing greater restrictions on home construction.
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Nominations Being Accepted for NFPA, HFSC Bringing Safety Home Award

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) are accepting nominations for their Bringing Safety Home Award.
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Glenn Corbett points to some buildings

Commercial Buildings: A View from the C Side

If you want to know the true state of Type III commercial buildings in your city's downtown, check the C side.
Tesla charging stations set on fire

MA State Fire Marshal: Tesla Charging Station Intentionally Set on Fire

A Tesla charging station was reportedly intentionally set on fire early Monday, according to fire officials.
Firefighting in dollar stores

Main Street Memo: Firefighting in ‘Dollar Stores’

Joe Pronesti, Chris Tobin, and Lex Shady look at the "dollar store," a staple of the American built environment, and the challenges and risks it…
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Spokane lithium-ion battery factory fire

WA Lithium Battery Factory Fire Prompts Evacuations

A lithium battery factory in Spokane was heavily damaged by fire, temporarily forcing widespread evacuations.
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Cleveland Heights fire at development

Will Massive Fire at OH Development Spell the End of Project?

A January fire at the sprawling Marquee at Cedar-Lee apartment complex project would burn for 20 hours.
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