#fire-hazards tag

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Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords - here's why

fromHomebuilding

1 week ago

Renovation

How to avoid drilling into wires: Know your electrics and use a wire detector

Gadgets

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords - here's why

more#electrical-safety

San Francisco

fromsfist.com

Police In San Francisco and San Jose Seize Large Hauls of Illegal Fireworks Ahead of July 4th Holiday

Authorities in San Francisco and San Jose seized significant caches of illegal fireworks, preventing potential harm and chaos in urban areas.

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords - according to professionals

Extension cords are designed to run power to electronics, but they have limits based on wire gauge. Overloading them with high-demand appliances can lead to fires.

Gadgets

Bicycling

fromwww.theguardian.com

Sales of illegal and dangerous ebikes must be stopped, say MPs and peers

MPs urge urgent action to curb illegal electric bikes, especially among gig economy delivery riders due to safety concerns.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Authorities identify two who died in recent Contra Costa County crashes

Fire officials said fire crews were forced to let it burn itself out because the lithium battery from the SUV was sending hydrogen fluoride into the air.

SF parents

#southwest-airlines

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Privacy professionals

Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns

fromBusiness Insider

London startup

Charging your device on a Southwest flight is about to get more complicated

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Privacy professionals

Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns

fromBusiness Insider

London startup

Charging your device on a Southwest flight is about to get more complicated

more#southwest-airlines

fromBoston.com

Students, teacher taken to hospital after TikTok challenge goes awry at Providence school

"An event like that will injure anyone close by. The fire can easily spread to clothing, bedding, upholstery, and furniture." - Michael Kelleher

NYC parents

fromFast Company

Teens are still setting fire to Chromebooks for TikTok clout

The #ChromebookChallenge has rapidly spread across the country, leading to serious health risks for students and alarming consequences from school administrations.

OMG science

Everyday cooking

fromTasting Table

4 Kitchen Appliances You Should Always Unplug When Leaving The House - Tasting Table

Unplugging kitchen appliances is crucial for safety and energy conservation.

fromLos Angeles Times

fromwww.independent.co.uk

New fire maps increase hazard zones in L.A. and Southern California by 3.5 million acres

Los Angeles County's updated fire-hazard maps reveal an increased risk of wildfires, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures.

Shocking state of asbestos-ridden Houses of Parliament uncovered in new survey

At least 44 fires have broken out in the Houses of Parliament over the past decade, with more than 1,000 incidents of asbestos uncovered, figures have shown.

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

Fire could burn down parliament' and asbestos is rife, surveys show

Parliament faces critical asbestos risk with over 1,000 incidents and 44 fires in the past decade.

NYC startup

fromNew York Post

NYC neighborhood could become 'mini Chernobyl' if new battery buildings are built: residents

Residents are concerned that new battery-storage facilities could pose serious fire and chemical leak hazards.

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