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California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Commander Helen Flanagan stated, 'At this stage last night's arson is not being linked to other incidents in the north-west London area over the last week or last month's arson in Golders Green but counter terrorism officers are leading due to the similarities of each attack.'
London politics
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

The secret life of Boston's street corner fire alarm boxes

Boston's telegraph-based fire alarm system, operational since 1852, remains functional today, providing reliable emergency communication independent of modern technology.
#fdny
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn 3-Alarm Fire Update From FDNY

FDNY officials provided updates on a three-alarm fire in Brooklyn, indicating a significant response involving multiple units and extended operations.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn 3-Alarm Fire Update From FDNY

FDNY officials provided updates on a three-alarm fire in Brooklyn, indicating a significant response involving multiple units and extended operations.
SF parents
fromabc7.com
3 days ago

Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

A security guard acknowledged that an early evacuation order during the 2025 flood could have saved lives at Camp Mystic.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Woman jumps off third floor balcony to escape fire

This incident highlights why you should always ensure your escape route is clear and why we recommend to never charge your e-bike or e-scooter on your means of escape, such as a hallway or by your front door.
London
#architecture
fromArchDaily
4 days ago
Design

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
#brooklyn
Boston
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Boston
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

In a Public Crisis, What You Prioritize Determines Whether You Execute or Stall

In a crisis, leaders must discern which voices matter to maintain control and focus on relevant stakeholders.
#fire
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Three-Alarm Fire Near 22nd Street in Chelsea

A three-alarm fire in Chelsea caused heavy smoke, traffic delays, and emergency responses, with officials advising residents to stay indoors and avoid smoke.
California
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Fire prompts patient transfers at Boston Medical Center in Brighton

A fire at Boston Medical Center led to the transfer of 25 patients, including ICU patients, to ensure their safety and continuity of care.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Three-Alarm Fire Near 22nd Street in Chelsea

A three-alarm fire in Chelsea caused heavy smoke, traffic delays, and emergency responses, with officials advising residents to stay indoors and avoid smoke.
California
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Fire prompts patient transfers at Boston Medical Center in Brighton

A fire at Boston Medical Center led to the transfer of 25 patients, including ICU patients, to ensure their safety and continuity of care.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

For dozens displaced by West Berkeley apartment fire, it's been a week of loss and stress

Residents displaced by a fire in West Berkeley face deep loss, anxiety, and the challenge of rebuilding their lives amidst ongoing responsibilities.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

4-year-old survives 7-story fall from Worcester apartment building

The boy fell from the seventh floor and landed in an area of mulch. Despite the fall, the child was alert, breathing, and conscious, though he was crying.
Boston
Remote teams
from3blmedia
1 week ago

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work

Hybrid work complicates evacuation plans, creating gaps when designated safety personnel are absent, necessitating a shift to more inclusive safety strategies.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Person Injured After 100-Year-Old Russian Hill Elevator Falls Three Floors

The elevator fell multiple floors with someone inside and abruptly stopped when the emergency brakes were activated. While the brakes fortunately kept the elevator from crashing into the bottom of the elevator shaft, the sudden stop caused the person to sustain moderate to severe injuries.
San Francisco
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

We're in a new era of heightened CEO safety measures, security pros say

This attack is just shedding light on the fact that you're even more vulnerable outside of the office, said Don Aviv, CEO of Interfor International, a security consultancy.
Information security
#philadelphia
fromABC7 Chicago
5 days ago
SF parents

Bodies of 2 Ironworkers pulled from rubble after Philadelphia parking garage collapse that killed 3

SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
5 days ago

Bodies of 2 Ironworkers pulled from rubble after Philadelphia parking garage collapse that killed 3

Two workers were recovered from a collapsed parking garage in Philadelphia, identified as Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr.
California
fromABC7 New York
1 week ago

Philadelphia parking garage collapse leaves 1 dead, 2 missing

A parking garage under construction partially collapsed in Philadelphia, resulting in one death and two individuals unaccounted for.
New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Empty building in Chelsea caught fire, FDNY says

Firefighters extinguished a fire in an empty Manhattan apartment building, with two firefighters hospitalized for minor injuries.
fromAdirondack Almanack
5 days ago

NYSDOT announces recognition for emergency bridge projects

"This recognition is a testament to the talent, dedication, and 'can-do' spirit of the professional staff on the NYS Department of Transportation's team," Commissioner Dominguez said. "From bridge strikes in the capital region to catastrophic flooding in the Adirondacks, our team members work tirelessly to restore traffic and critical infrastructure-safely and quickly-with modern and resilient structures along these vital corridors within New York State."
Brooklyn
Science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

What's the best cabin layout for aircraft evacuation?

Dual-engine fire scenarios, though rare, can lead to severe consequences and require improved evacuation strategies for elderly passengers.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Possible explosion at downtown Toronto building, firefighters investigating | CBC News

Firefighters are trying to contain a fire on the roof of a building in downtown Toronto after a possible explosion, with thick black smoke billowing from the site.
Canada news
#laguardia-airport
NYC parents
fromwww.cnn.com
3 weeks ago

Ground stop at LaGuardia Airport due to an emergency involving a plane and a vehicle, officials say

LaGuardia Airport is under a ground stop due to an aircraft emergency involving a plane and vehicle incident.
NYC parents
fromwww.cnn.com
3 weeks ago

Ground stop at LaGuardia Airport due to an emergency involving a plane and a vehicle, officials say

LaGuardia Airport is under a ground stop due to an aircraft emergency involving a plane and vehicle incident.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Former Fire Marshal Who Wrote SF's High-Rise Sprinkler Mandate Now Consulting With Condos It's Impacting

Former SF Fire Marshal Kenneth Cofflin, who wrote the 2022 fire code requiring sprinkler installation in older high-rises by 2027, may be profiting from the resulting chaos and controversy.
NYC LGBT
fromQueens, NY Patch
1 month ago

3 Killed In 4-Alarm NYC Building Fire: FDNY

A four-alarm fire in Queens killed three people, injured five firefighters, and hospitalized two others in critical condition on Monday afternoon.
#emergency-management
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When disaster strikes, census data can help show who is in harm's way

The U.S. Census Bureau's OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool helps officials quickly estimate population and workforce data in disaster-affected areas to guide emergency response and recovery efforts.
Environment
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Hawaii dam faces imminent failure and thousands are told: 'Leave now'

Wahiawa Dam in Hawaii is at imminent risk of collapse, prompting urgent evacuation orders for thousands of residents.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Berkeley Hills fire raises concerns about inaccessible escape route due to locked gate

A two-alarm fire destroyed one Berkeley Hills home and damaged another, raising concerns about neighborhood evacuation routes when emergency exits were inaccessible.
NYC LGBT
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

3 dead in Queens fire as building collapse traps firefighters

A four-alarm fire in Queens killed three people, injured nine others, and temporarily trapped two firefighters when an interior staircase collapsed.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

At least 2 hospitalized following possible hazmat incident in Alameda, officials say

Two people have been taken to the hospital on Monday after possibly being exposed to hazardous materials in Alameda, officials said. Evacuations are underway at an apartment complex along the 700 block of Santa Clara Ave.
East Bay (California)
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Why SF's emergency sirens will stay silent even amid Iran drone threat

San Francisco's emergency sirens have remained silent since 2019 due to unrepaired hardware and security issues, leaving the city reliant on alternative alert methods despite potential security threats.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Massive Midwood Fire Sends Smoke Over Brooklyn

A massive fire in Midwood, Brooklyn, prompted a significant emergency response with thick smoke and ongoing firefighting efforts.
#home-security
Gadgets
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Techie touched one box and the lights went out

A technician upgrading exam center infrastructure was blamed for a building-wide power outage that was actually caused by a grid failure coinciding with his UPS installation.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

FDNY Leaders Questioned Over Overtime And Firehouse Repairs

FDNY faces budget pressures with 69% of overtime budget already spent, aging firehouses needing repairs, and low EMS pay amid Mayor Mamdani's citywide efficiency mandate requiring $5.4 billion in savings.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Messy Middle of Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery extends beyond the initial crisis phase; year two brings psychological challenges including chronic stress, financial strain, and bureaucratic delays that impair functioning and compound trauma.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Brooklyn inferno draws massive FDNY response; people told to close windows

A massive five-alarm warehouse fire in Brooklyn's Sunset Park destroyed three factory buildings, requiring 250+ emergency personnel and 15,000 gallons of water per minute to combat.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Pakistan: Death toll soars in Karachi mall fire

The deaths from a fire in a mall in Pakistan's Karachi have risen to at least 50 as firefighters recovered more bodies from the debris of the charred building. "We have found 20 to 25 dead bodies, or you call them remains," Deputy Commissioner Javed Nabi Khoso told the media on Wednesday. The Gul Plaza mall in Karachi the country's biggest city caught fire late on Saturday. The blaze raged on for more than 24 hours before it could be doused.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Data centre blaze tackled by 60 firefighters

LFB Dozens of firefighters have extinguished a fire in the basement of a data centre in east London. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said around 60 firefighters and eight fire engines were called to Nutmeg Lane, Blackwall at 04:50 GMT on Saturday. The fire broke out in a battery room containing lead-acid batteries and was brought under control before 07:00. The cause of the blaze has not been determined.
UK news
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Watch your step! Injury stats point to first aid, training needs as priorities

Farmers aged 45–50 had the most grain farm injuries; foot injuries (sprains, fractures) dominate—keep first-aid kits stocked, carry splints, and provide first-aid and safety training.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Massive fire in Brooklyn heavily damages industrial building in Sunset Park

A five-alarm fire destroyed an industrial building in Brooklyn, requiring over 270 first responders and causing extensive damage to multiple structures.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Wheelchair user stuck in lift calls fire brigade

A wheelchair user was trapped in a London Bridge lift, faced long staff response time, called the fire brigade who freed him; accessibility issues persist.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

South Shore school evacuated after snow causes 'structural stress' on roof

Plymouth River School in Hingham evacuated students and staff due to roof structural stress from heavy snow accumulation, with students relocated to Hingham High School.
Real estate
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Yuanfeng Road Fire Station / genarchitects

A suburban industrial park site in Kunshan High-Tech Zone features vacant land adjacent to a canal system connecting to major regional waterways including the Wusong River and Suzhou Creek.
Environment
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

How to fireproof a city

Simple, low-cost building and community design changes can make homes survive wildfires and require collective neighborhood-scale action as risks rise with climate change.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Two-alarm fire breaks out at Campbell apartment complex

A two-alarm fire at a Campbell apartment complex displaced eight residents, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.
Public health
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Community urges council to close train crossing after deaths

Close the Churchill Avenue Caltrain crossing to prevent further student suicides near Palo Alto High School.
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Designing When Your City Is Under Siege

Life doesn't pause for grief or fear. You might be going through something devastating but you're still packing lunches, still driving your kids to baseball practice, still showing up to work. One minute I find myself prepping for a whole home presentation and the next minute I'm checking the news, hoping and praying that no one has been killed on the streets today.
Design
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Fire rips through home in south London

A two-storey house in Morden was gutted by fire that spread to neighbouring roofs; three people treated for smoke inhalation, around 70 firefighters responded, cause under investigation.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Is your state making school zones more dangerous?

Simple, evidence-based interventions like handwashing and automated speed-enforcement cameras dramatically reduce deaths, but social and political resistance can delay adoption.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hospital disruption continues after fire

A fire in the endoscopy unit at Southampton General Hospital forced evacuation of over 200 patients, cancellation of planned operations, and diversion of emergency cases.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Manhole fires on Newbury Street cause building and street evacuations

Six manhole explosions on Newbury Street prompted sidewalk and building evacuations, multiple street closures, and no reported injuries; fires likely caused by an electrical issue.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Evacuations, shelter in place order in effect while hazardous materials removed from Berkeley home

Residents near Colusa and Tacoma in Thousand Oaks were ordered to shelter in place or evacuate while hazardous photography chemicals including picric acid were removed.
New York City
fromQNS
2 months ago

Three homes gutted during fatal 4-alarm fire on Dongan Avenue in Elmhurst on Monday: FDNY - QNS

A 34-year-old woman was killed and eleven people injured during a four-alarm house fire in Elmhurst; fire controlled after partial collapse.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Man laying outside Oakland firehouse struck by fire department vehicle responding to blaze

A man believed to be unhoused and possibly sleeping outside East Oakland Fire Station 20 was struck by a responding fire department pickup and hospitalized.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Borough Park fire injures one firefighter, six civilians

BOROUGH PARK - A fire inside a Borough Park building left six civilians and one firefighter injured on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The blaze started at 8:50 a.m. on the second floor of the building. FDNY said 21 units and 79 firefighters and EMS workers were at the scene. The fire was put out at 10:10 a.m. One person is in critical condition while five civilians and a firefighter sustained minor injuries.
New York City
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