We have learned more from the coroner’s office about four people died in fatal home fires in Augusta and Aiken in 24 hours, ...

Hodges announced the appointment of Lt. Colonel John Porter as the Deputy Superintendent of the newly created Special Operations Command. With this newly created position, the four Patrol Regions and ...

In spite of this, the Tacoma City Council is proposing drastic cuts that will result in service reductions and greater ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, only 0.1% of residential fires involve a Christmas tree. A 2022 report ...

A lack of preparedness for wildfire, threats to municipal fire insurance, and steep spikes posed by aging fire equipment are ...

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It's finally time to start thinking about putting up your holiday decorations, but there are several dangers associated with ...

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As demand for electrical energy storage systems (ESS) has expanded, safety has become a critical concern. This article examines lithium-ion battery ESS housed in outdoor enclosures, which represent th ...

Flammable insulating fluids and electrical faults pose significant fire and explosion risks to transformers. These hazards ...

Winter is the peak season for home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association, the U.S. Fire Administration and the American Red Cross. Cooking and home heating are the leading ...

Along with Christmas, a number of celebrations including Hanukkah, Diwali, and Kwanzaa all use candles in their celebrations.