Electric vehicle fires spark new health fears for firefighters
Data from the National Transportation Safety Board shows electric vehicles are less of a fire risk than conventional ...
Edison customers are paying more for fire prevention. So why are there more fires?
Edison’s actions to prevent wildfires are under scrutiny after the devastating Eaton wildfire that killed 17 people and ...
Their homes survived the Eaton fire. But living there has been hell, residents say
Altadena families say they have been living at a fire-damaged apartment complex without gas or power. A legal consultant for ...
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4 Tesla Cybertrucks torched as protests against Elon Musk rev up
Officials responded to a call made around 11:13 p.m. on Sunday about a fire in the SoDo neighborhood. Paul Christian Gordon/ZUMA / SplashNews.com No one was injured, and the four electric trucks ...
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Electric vehicle fires may increase cancer risk
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, a new study warns of serious health risks for firefighters, vehicle owners, and communities when EVs catch fire. Researchers at the University of ...
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1 dead in 2-alarm Kelso house fire likely caused by portable electric heater
Fire officials said they believe the blaze was caused by a portable electric heater and was accidental. The Kelso Police Department and the Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office is investigating the ...
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Southern Maine fire departments use new blankets to tackle electric vehicle fires
MAINE, USA — As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on Maine roads, fire departments are using new tools to combat challenges they present in emergencies. Kennebunk Fire and Rescue has recently ...
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Fire crews surround New York-bound Virgin plane at Manchester Airport after dramatic U-turn over Atlantic
Fire crews surrounded a Virgin plane after the pilot suddenly diverted over the Atlantic and landed at Manchester Airport on Thursday (March 6). The VS3 flight, from London Heathrow to JFK in New ...
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Freeland would ask Carney to be finance minister if she becomes PM
cbc.ca Freeland would ask Carney to be finance minister if she becomes PM Posted: March 5, 2025 | Last updated: March 6, 2025 Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland, speaking at an ...
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New York moves closer to requiring electric heating in new homes
The State Fire Prevention ... shorter to install electric heating systems and appliances starting in 2026. That means builders will no longer be able to include natural gas stoves, boilers and ...
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Kitchen fire forces Turkish restaurant near Ballston to close, but not for long
The blaze began as a stove fire that "spread to the walls," preliminary reports suggest. Firefighters could A Turkish restaurant near Ballston closed due to a kitchen fire yesterday (Monday) but ...
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Gas vs electric vs wood fireplaces
If you’re looking for flexibility and minimal maintenance, consider an electric fire or stove. Just be aware that the running costs can be high, and electric fires and stoves don't generate enormous ...