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Wood Pellet Mills Are Prone to Catching Fire. Why Build Them in California?

Wood pellet facilities are highly flammable, posing significant fire risks, yet new plants are planned near vulnerable ecosystems like Yosemite.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

3 days ago

East London landlord fined 16k after leaving children in cockroach-infested house of horrors

Mr. Mehmood was fined a total of £16,027.89 after being found guilty of serious safety violations in his rental property, including severe cockroach infestation.

London politics

Renovation

fromHomebuilding

1 month ago

Modern homes are more at risk from deadly fires, according to UK's largest fire brigade

Modern building materials are increasing the intensity and speed of house fires, despite a decrease in total fire incidents.

Reassessing fire safety regulations is crucial to mitigate risks posed by new construction methods and materials.

Gadgets

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 months ago

Rules for Portable Batteries on Planes Are Changing. Here's What to Know.

Airlines tighten portable battery policies over fire risk concerns.

Miscellaneous

fromInverse

6 months ago

Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries

Flooding from hurricanes poses significant risks with electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, raising fire hazards due to saltwater exposure.

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

Heatwave forecast for south-eastern Australia triggers energy supply and fire danger warnings

"Dean Narramore, a senior Bureau of Meteorology forecaster, stated that day and night temperatures will rise by 8-14C above average in parts of South-eastern Australia, indicating a significant heatwave approaching the region."