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California
fromwww.sbsun.com
19 hours ago

Man convicted of starting 44,000-acre Line wildfire in Southern California

A Norco man was convicted of starting the Line fire, facing life in prison for multiple counts, including aggravated arson.
California
fromwww.sbsun.com
19 hours ago

Man convicted of starting 44,000-acre Line wildfire in Southern California

A Norco man was convicted of starting the Line fire, facing life in prison for multiple counts, including aggravated arson.
more#public-safety
#emergency-response
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London fire live: Dozens evacuated from flats as 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze

A significant fire at an electrical substation in Maida Vale, London, has spread to a nearby residential building, prompting a major firefighting response.
NYC real estate
fromAol
1 month ago

3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Jamaica Estates on Easter

A fire in an overcrowded Queens home led to three fatalities and one critical injury, highlighting fire safety violations.
The absence of smoke detectors and blocked exits exacerbated the tragedy.
NYC real estate
fromNewsday
1 month ago

3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Queens on Easter

The fire in a Queens home resulted in three fatalities and highlighted critical safety violations, including the absence of smoke detectors and blocked exits.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Signs of human error grow in failure to evacuate Altadena during fire. But who is to blame?

Delayed evacuation alerts in west Altadena during the firestorm resulted from potential human error, causing tragic consequences for residents.
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London fire live: Dozens evacuated from flats as 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze

A significant fire at an electrical substation in Maida Vale, London, has spread to a nearby residential building, prompting a major firefighting response.
NYC real estate
fromAol
1 month ago

3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Jamaica Estates on Easter

A fire in an overcrowded Queens home led to three fatalities and one critical injury, highlighting fire safety violations.
The absence of smoke detectors and blocked exits exacerbated the tragedy.
NYC real estate
fromNewsday
1 month ago

3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Queens on Easter

The fire in a Queens home resulted in three fatalities and highlighted critical safety violations, including the absence of smoke detectors and blocked exits.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Signs of human error grow in failure to evacuate Altadena during fire. But who is to blame?

Delayed evacuation alerts in west Altadena during the firestorm resulted from potential human error, causing tragic consequences for residents.
more#emergency-response
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago

The Boring Company accelerates Vegas Loop expansion plans

It's new. It's taken a little time to figure out what the standard should be. We've gotten there. We're excited about that. We're ready to expand further, faster, than we have.
London startup
#fdny
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#building-regulations
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Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

PG&E plans to reopen lithium battery plant near Monterey County site burned in toxic fire

PG&E plans to reactivate a battery storage facility despite local concerns over safety and transparency following a major fire incident.
#emergency-services
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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

RV fireball torches NYC diner from 'Goodfellas,' sparking calls for camper crackdown

A fire at the GoodFellas Diner reignited concerns over illegal RVs in NYC's outer boroughs, prompting mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa to call for action.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Some Berkeley Hills homeowners push back against mandate to clear plants around their homes

Berkeley is proposing a vegetation removal mandate around homes to reduce fire risks, facing pushback from residents concerned about green space loss.
#london-fire-brigade
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

New fire commissioner for London proposed by mayor

Jonathan Smith has been proposed as the new London Fire Commissioner, focusing on modernizing the brigade and implementing Grenfell Inquiry recommendations.
more#london-fire-brigade
#investigation
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#grenfell-tower
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Cars
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Fatal Port Newark ship fire caused by improper vehicle use and training gaps, feds find

A deadly cargo ship fire at Port Newark was caused by a modified Jeep and safety failures, leading to firefighters' deaths.
#waste-management
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#care-homes
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#california
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Fire hazards increase in the South Bay, according to new map data released by CAL FIRE

The South Bay is experiencing a significant increase in wildfire hazard zones, emphasizing the importance of updated fire risk education.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Fire hazards increase in the South Bay, according to new map data released by CAL FIRE

The South Bay is experiencing a significant increase in wildfire hazard zones, emphasizing the importance of updated fire risk education.
more#california
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Investigators finish fire test in Pacific Palisades as search for cause of January's blaze continues

Federal investigators conducted a controlled fire to analyze the cause of the deadly January blaze in Pacific Palisades.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Book swap to return to some Tube stations

Prior to the suspension, 31 stations had the book swap scheme including at Oval and Lewisham.
London politics
#tragedy
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NY couple charged with manslaughter after blaze at their Airbnb kills teacher, 1-year-old daughter

Couple charged with manslaughter after fire at Airbnb kills teacher and child due to lack of smoke detectors.
NYC real estate
fromAP News
1 month ago

3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Queens, NY, on Easter

Deadly house fire in Queens on Easter leads to three deaths and a serious injury due to overcrowding and safety violations.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Happy Cat Sanctuary fire that killed beloved owner, at least 100 felines on Long Island wasn't arson: officials

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NY couple charged with manslaughter after blaze at their Airbnb kills teacher, 1-year-old daughter

Couple charged with manslaughter after fire at Airbnb kills teacher and child due to lack of smoke detectors.
NYC real estate
fromAP News
1 month ago

3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Queens, NY, on Easter

Deadly house fire in Queens on Easter leads to three deaths and a serious injury due to overcrowding and safety violations.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Happy Cat Sanctuary fire that killed beloved owner, at least 100 felines on Long Island wasn't arson: officials

more#tragedy
#e-bikes
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Applications Open For NYC E-Bike Sidewalk Charging Hubs

New regulations permit e-bike battery swapping cabinets on sidewalks, improving safety and reducing indoor charging fire risks.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
London politics

E-bike fires happening 'every other day' in London

E-bike and e-scooter fires are a significant risk in London, with incidents occurring every two days due to battery failures, warns fire chief.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Applications Open For NYC E-Bike Sidewalk Charging Hubs

New regulations permit e-bike battery swapping cabinets on sidewalks, improving safety and reducing indoor charging fire risks.
more#e-bikes
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Kensington and Chelsea admits rushed' Grenfell housing purchases were unsafe

West London council acknowledges risks in acquiring 290 properties post-Grenfell, now deemed unsafe for social housing.
#smoke-alarms
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#wildfires
LA real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Millions of Americans believe they're safe from wildfires in their cities. New research shows they're not

Wildfire risks now extend to more than a third of the US population due to climate change and changing fire dynamics.
LA real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Millions of Americans believe they're safe from wildfires in their cities. New research shows they're not

Wildfire risks now extend to more than a third of the US population due to climate change and changing fire dynamics.
more#wildfires
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Red flag wildfire warning issued across South Florida

South Florida is facing critical fire danger due to a Red Flag Warning, with a large brush fire already burning over 26,000 acres.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Cupertino property owners have until April 30 to abate weeds

The City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County are partnering to enforce Minimum Fire Safety Standards to mitigate fire hazards from overgrown vegetation, mandatory for property owners.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

F1: Japanese Grand Prix qualifying live

"There's plenty of dry grass around the track and it's ignited three times across the various practice sessions staged thus far, prompting marshals to intervene."
Juventus
Renovation
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

'Complex' and 'disruptive' fire safety works planned for TEN high-rise blocks

Havering Council plans £13.4 million fire safety upgrades for high-rise buildings after the Building Safety Act 2022, ensuring resident safety amidst regulatory changes.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

This Simple Home Product Could Save Your Life, But No One Replaces Theirs Often Enough

Nearly one in five households believed all their alarms would be functioning but had at least one issue when tested, highlighting a significant disconnect in fire safety.
Gadgets
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

NY couple charged in vacation rental fire that killed Cape mother and daughter

Two New York residents face manslaughter charges after the deaths of a mother and daughter in a fire caused by missing smoke detectors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Book swaps at tube stations are invaluable bring them back | Letters

The book-share at Willesden Green was a much-loved community resource, especially for the growing number who cannot afford to buy books these days.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My beloved tube station book-swap has gone. Who's to blame for its passing? | Zoe Williams

"The little exchange libraries vanished overnight, and while many expressed outrage, the real reason was fire-safety regulations established after the tragic King's Cross fire in 1987."
London politics
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