The Pittsfield Fire Department states that at 7:59 p.m. on Wednesday, crews were sent to 360 West Housatonic Street, Soldier On, for a reported building fire. When crews arrived, a large, open-air ...

LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — This morning, several Lenoir County Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a house fire caused by a lithium-ion battery from a leaf blower. This particular battery was ...

ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Fire Department is reminding neighbors of fire safety tips, while the cause of an apartment fire remains under investigation. On Monday August 11, the Ithaca Fire Department ...

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI) is launching its 2023 holiday safety campaign in conjunction with the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI).

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The holiday travel season is almost here, and if you don’t want yours to start with a major headache, you are going to want to pay attention to the types of batteries you are ...

Lithium ion batteries are all around you because they're lightweight, powerful, and rechargeable. However, when damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, catch fire, or even ...

A Baldwin County fire, ignited by a lithium-ion battery in a vape, quickly engulfed vehicles, and officials are highlighting ...

A flyer from the National Fire Protection Association. With high-tech holiday gifts like new phones, hoverboards and electric bicycles comes a danger that many people don’t think about — fires, ...

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A large fire was put out at a homeless shelter in Pittsfield Wednesday night. Pittsfield police warn residents of retired officer impersonation scheme The Pittsfield Fire ...