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fromSFGATE
4 hours ago

Lithium battery fire inside Bay Area home kills one

San Jose fire officials warned that lithium-ion batteries are highly toxic when ablaze due to 'highly irritating gases' like carbon monoxide.
California
Boston
fromBoston.com
7 hours ago

1 dead, 2 hospitalized in fatal Brockton house fire, officials say

A woman in her 40s died in a house fire in Brockton, with two others hospitalized.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
10 hours ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
#fire
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Miami

Fire in east mountain neighbourhood kills 1, sends another to hospital, Hamilton police say | CBC News

London
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Fire in London apartment building leaves several injured | CBC News

Nine people, including an infant, were hospitalized after a fire in a London apartment building, with multiple rescues and investigations ongoing.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

5 houses damaged in San Leandro fire; no reports of injuries, officials say

A three-alarm fire in San Leandro spread to four homes, with firefighters extinguishing it within 30 minutes while the cause remains under investigation.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Miami

Fire in east mountain neighbourhood kills 1, sends another to hospital, Hamilton police say | CBC News

Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

FDNY Battles Massive East Flatbush Blaze On Brooklyn Avenue

A large fire occurred in East Flatbush, with no injuries reported, and the cause is under investigation.
New York City
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

'Now that the building is damaged and vacant': Broadway landlord looks to sell the day after fire

A fire in a downtown apartment building led to tenant displacement and raised questions about the landlord's intentions for the damaged property.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Dual early morning fires break out within minutes in East New York, FDNY responds * Brooklyn Paper

Two early-morning fires in East New York were controlled by FDNY with no reported injuries.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Don't plug these 7 common household gadgets into an extension cord - according to an electrician

Heavy-duty appliances should not be connected to extension cords due to fire risks and overheating hazards.
#queens
fromGothamist
1 week ago
New York City

Fire deaths ruled a homicide at Queens building with history of gambling, illegal units

New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Fire deaths ruled a homicide at Queens building with history of gambling, illegal units

A fatal Queens house fire has been ruled a homicide, with multiple fatalities and a history of building violations.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Investigation underway for 1-alarm fire in secure area at SFO

A small fire in storage containers at San Francisco International Airport caused no injuries and had no impact on flight operations.
fromGothamist
3 days ago

'Didn't know we had a landlord' - fatal Queens house fire exposes squalor, violations

"The landlord did not pay attention to this house whatsoever. We didn't even know we had a landlord."
NYC real estate
Washington DC
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

D.C. pushes single-stair apartments higher with added safety rules

D.C. Council advances One Front Door Act to allow taller single-stair residential buildings, aiming to reduce housing costs and increase supply.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Deadliest job in NYC revealed with 20 fatal accidents in one year

Construction workers in NYC face the highest rates of work-related fatalities, with significant risks from falls and exposure to harmful substances.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Unsafe cladding in London won't be fixed for a 'long time' despite Grenfell tragedy, Sadiq Khan admits

London faces a significant cladding crisis, with many residents trapped in unsafe buildings and remediation efforts lagging behind national deadlines.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

A serial arsonist terrorized Hollywood. It ended only after two sisters died in a house fire, authorities say

Jovan Duverne, 39, is accused of starting a series of arson fires in Hollywood, resulting in the deaths of two elderly women.
#house-fire
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Southbridge woman dies after being rescued from house fire

A woman in her 60s died in a Southbridge house fire where no working smoke alarms were present, marking the eighth smoke alarm-related death in Massachusetts this year.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Southbridge woman dies after being rescued from house fire

A woman in her 60s died in a Southbridge house fire where no working smoke alarms were present, marking the eighth smoke alarm-related death in Massachusetts this year.
#queens-fire
Social justice
fromPUNCH
6 days ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
#fdny
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 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.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Nearly 28,000 L.A. County Property Owners Face Spring Fire Clearance Deadline-Here's What It Costs if You Don't Comply

Property owners who want to handle clearance themselves—and avoid racking up costs—should have responded to the county by March 10 to receive a property-specific deadline.
LA real estate
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

Nishath Jannath was crossing the street at 62nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside around 11:55 p.m. when she was hit by the driver as they turned into the crosswalk.
NYC parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week 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
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks 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.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Toronto Fire chief announces charges in Thorncliffe Park condo fire | CBC News

Three companies face Ontario Fire Code charges after an 18-day fire in Thorncliffe Park condos caused by construction activities with ignition sources near combustible materials and delayed emergency notification.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Person found dead in Mississauga home gutted by fire, police say | CBC News

"It's very important to understand that we have confirmed there is one person in the residence. It is certainly possible that there are more. Unlikely at this point, with the information that we have, but we have seen this happen," said Const. Tyler Bell-Morena.
Canada news
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Teenager dies in flat blaze next to fire station

A teenager died in a fire at a first-floor flat on Cooper's Road in Bermondsey, London, with a second teenager hospitalized and the cause under investigation.
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

How To Pick The Right Fire Extinguisher For Your Kitchen (And Find It At Walmart Affordably) - Tasting Table

According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), the most common cause of kitchen fires is unattended cooking. The best way to protect yourself and your home is to be proactive about fire prevention and prepared to quickly and safely extinguish a fire. First, make sure everyone in your household is aware of key kitchen safety rules.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Glasgow's only high-ladder fire engine unavailable during office block inferno

The Scottish fire and rescue service confirmed that, while standard city-based fire engines were on the scene within minutes of the first 999 call, the nearest available high-reach appliance which adds vital additional capacity to tackle a large blaze came from Coatbridge, an 11-mile (18km), 26-minute drive away in light traffic.
Public health
#building-fire
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYC public servants behind FDNY safety tool, vending machines and shelter food tracking honored with Hayes awards

NYC honors city workers for innovative projects improving government services at the fourth annual Hayes Innovation Prize ceremony.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Battery Fire at Sixth Street SRO Sends One Resident to the Hospital

A lithium-ion battery fire in a Seneca Hotel SRO unit on Sixth Street injured one person and prompted a large emergency response Wednesday night.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 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.
#brooklyn
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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

Slew of unrelated residential fires leave 7 injured, several displaced across Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Fire marshals investigate multiple unrelated residential fires across Brooklyn that injured at least seven people and displaced families over the weekend.
New York City
fromHoodline
3 weeks 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.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 weeks 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.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Elderly woman dead after Newmarket residential structure fire: YRP | CBC News

An elderly woman died after a residential structure fire in Newmarket; two men had minor injuries and authorities are investigating, with no criminality suspected.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 weeks 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.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

Raging 5-alarm fire destroys Sunset Park warehouse, injures 2 firefighters * Brooklyn Paper

At one point, we were using approximately 15,000 gallons of water a minute on this fire. There is extensive, extensive damage to these buildings, just complete losses. The warehouse at 17 53rd St. was completely destroyed, its roof collapsed, and there was danger that the walls would too.
Brooklyn
New York City
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Mill Brook Houses Fire: Lithium Batteries Found

A lithium battery fire at a Bronx NYCHA building injured no one but prompted renewed FDNY warnings about the fire risks of improperly stored or damaged lithium-ion batteries.
Gadgets
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving

Working smoke alarms dramatically reduce fire deaths, yet many homes lack functioning devices while modern hazards like e-bike battery fires can outpace current detectors.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Fire at Oakham home kills 1

A fatal house fire at 67 Skyline Drive in Oakham killed the home's sole resident amid extreme winter conditions that impeded firefighting efforts.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

State fire marshal misses deadline for apartment building safety report, angering housing advocates

Allowing single-stair apartment construction could lower multifamily housing costs and enable larger, better-lit units while fire-safety regulators evaluate modest building-code changes.
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 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.
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
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

1 person dead in North York apartment fire, emergency responders say | CBC News

A two-alarm fire at a North York apartment building resulted in one rescued resident later pronounced dead; fire controlled and investigation under way.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
4 weeks ago

FDNY responds to fifthfloor fire at Bushwick Houses

FDNY responded to a fifth-floor fire at Bushwick Houses on Friday afternoon with 120 personnel; no injuries reported and Red Cross assisted two people.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Fire that killed 10 at an assisted living facility prompts Massachusetts to enact safety reforms

"Every older adult deserves a safe home and peace of mind, and every family deserves transparency and accountability," Democratic Gov. Maura Healey said.
Public health
Gadgets
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

The Spectrum of Home Security Today-From Sensors to Safe Rooms

Modern home security uses discreet, AI-enabled sensors, cloud storage, and professional integrations, making devices critical for evidence and design-integrated protection.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month 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
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

2025 marked decline in Mass. fire deaths following spike in 2024, officials say

Massachusetts fire deaths fell 12% in 2025 to 44, with older adults and smoking-related incidents driving most residential fatalities.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Person hospitalized, 2 pets killed in South Boston fire

A South Boston house fire injured one person, killed two pets, displaced seven residents, and caused an estimated $600,000 in damages.
#garage-fire
#three-alarm-fire
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose: Two-alarm fire breaks out Sunday at apartment complex

Firefighters were responding to a two-alarm fire at an apartment building Sunday morning, authorities said. The blaze broke out at a two-story apartment complex on the 500 block of Toyon Avenue, according to a social media post from the San Jose Fire Department. The incident was called in around 9 a.m., authorities said. Smoke was coming from the second floor of the building.
California
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Balcony Blaze Sends Big FDNY Response In Morrisania

A balcony fire at a Morrisania high-rise prompted a large FDNY response; two people had minor injuries and the cause remains under investigation.
California
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

After devastating LA fires, California is drafting nation's toughest rules for homes

California proposes Zone Zero rules requiring homeowners in wildfire-risk areas to clear vegetation within five feet of houses to reduce ember-driven ignitions.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Seven hurt in 13th Ave. apartment building fire

An early-morning fire at 6201 13th Ave. in Borough Park injured at least seven people, including a firefighter and a critically injured 54-year-old woman.
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

2 elderly women killed in fatal fires in Brooklyn, Queens in 2-hour span

Firefighters were dispatched to a six-story apartment building on 35th St. near 31st Ave. in Astoria after a fire broke out on the third floor just before 11 p.m. on Thursday. A woman in her 90s and a 61-year-old woman were removed from an apartment and taken to Mount Sinai Queens, where the older woman died. Her name was not immediately disclosed. The younger woman was listed in critical condition at the hospital, officials said. The fire was put out by 11:30 p.m.
New York City
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Six fires sweep Brooklyn over weekend, leaving 11 injured * Brooklyn Paper

The first blaze broke out shortly before 6 p.m. Friday at 301 Pennsylvania Ave. in East New York, where members of the 15th Division arrived to find heavy fire on the first floor and extension to the second. Engine Company 290 and Ladder Company 103 knocked back the flames, and the fire was declared under control at 6:45 p.m.
Brooklyn
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
2 months ago

12 people sickened by carbon monoxide exposure in Brooklyn, FDNY says

Twelve people were exposed to carbon monoxide in Brooklyn; eight were hospitalized and four refused medical attention.
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