Battery Facilities Aim to Shore Up CA Power Grid, Though Fire and Safety Risks Remain
Fires have burned at battery installations in Elkhorn and San Diego county, among other locations, prompting scrutiny from officials.
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Battery Explosion Caused MA Apartment Fire, Officials Say
A small fire that broke out on a North Andover apartment balcony earlier this month was caused by a lithium-ion battery that exploded after being left in the sun.
Smoking Laptop on Flight Prompts Evacuation, Injuries, Officials Say
An American Airlines flight was evacuated at San Francisco International Airport after smoke was reported coming from a laptop inside a passenger's bag.
Fatal MA House Fire Caused by Smoldering Cigarettes, Officials Say
A house fire on Cape Cod that took the life of a man in his 60s was evidently caused by smoldering cigarettes and other smoking paraphernalia.
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Photovoltaic Systems: An Evolving Energy Challenge
Firefighters must prepare for the challenges presented by photovoltaic systems, as they will soon be common in residential, commercial, and wildland environments.
Multiple Injuries Reported After Fireworks Veer into Crowd at UT Stadium
Malfunctioning fireworks veered into the stands at a crowded Utah football stadium and struck members of the audience.
The Changing Landscape in Public Safety
Will firefighters be replaced by AI? Eloy Vega considers what technological developments mean for public safety agencies.
Deadly South Korea Battery Factory Fire Highlights Safety Concerns
Security video from a lithium battery factory south of Seoul in the city of Hwaseong on Monday morning shows a puff of smoke as workers scramble.
Over 1.2M Rechargeable Lights Under Recall for Fire Hazards
More than 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall in the United States and Canada following a report of one consumer death.
Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal: What You Need to Know
This article discusses some options available to agencies when it comes to extinguishing fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
Battle Planning Interferences
Ron Kanterman considers how incident commanders can harness the abilities of would-be "helpers" on the fireground and at the emergency scene.
Research-Based Community Risk Reduction at the Company Level
Becki Rowan-White and Jennifer Williams discuss how the fire service has moved beyond fire prevention to a more global perspective of public safety.