New Extinguisher Standards

New Extinguisher Standards

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Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. has published the fourth edition of the “Standard for Safety for 2 1/2-Gallon Stored-Pressure, Water Type Fire Extinguishers,” UL 626. It covers the construction and operation of such extinguishers and is available for $4.25 from Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Publications Stock Dept., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Ill. 60062.

New Orleans (LA) Vacant House Fire

Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out at New Orleans (LA) Vacant House, Authorities Say

A vacant house caught fire in the 7th Ward Saturday morning, according to the New Orleans Fire Department.
Pottsville (PA) House Fire

Woman Found Dead in Pottsville (PA) House Fire

An elderly woman succumbed to injuries in a deadly house fire Friday night, authorities said.