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Fire at Seattle Construction Site with Community Impacts
In the early hours of July 13, 2024, a significant fire erupted at an apartment building under construction in Seattle's Columbia City...
Tim Spears
Jul 16, 20243 min read


Portland’s New Curbside Battery Collection: A Community Risk Reduction and Fire Prevention Initiative
Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) has recently launched a curbside collection service for household batteries,...
Tim Spears
Jun 21, 20243 min read


Community Risk Reduction in Focus: Lessons from Barton House Evacuation Due to Faulty Fire Alarm
Residents of Barton House, a city owned housing facility, were evacuated at night due to a fault in the fire alarm system. The fire...
Tim Spears
Jun 17, 20243 min read


Weekly Review: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires and Their Impact on Community Safety
Over the past week, there have been several incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires, highlighting the urgent need for heightened...
Tim Spears
Jun 14, 20244 min read


Weekly Report: The Rising Threat of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires and Their Impact on Community Risk Reduction
This week a series of alarming incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires have occurred globally. These events underscore the...
Tim Spears
Jun 8, 20246 min read


Fire Safety Challenges and Community Risk Reduction in Developing Countries
India has recently witnessed a series of devastating fire incidents that have highlighted significant shortcomings in fire safety...
Tim Spears
Jun 5, 20244 min read


Fire Safety in Amusement Parks: Lessons from the Tragic Fire in Rajkot, India
A Tragic Incident: Summary of the Fire at an Indian Amusement Park Reporting the AP News reveals on May 25, 2024, a devastating fire...
Tim Spears
May 27, 20243 min read


New York Senate Takes Steps to Enhance Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized the way we power our devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, their rise in...
Tim Spears
May 24, 20243 min read


Home Depot Fire and the Role of Inspections in Community Risk Reduction
In April 2022, a devastating five-alarm fire broke out at a Home Depot store in San Jose, California. The fire, which was determined to...
Tim Spears
May 22, 20243 min read


Fire Safety in Multifamily Dwellings: A Community and Cultural Approach to Risk Reduction
An Unfortunate Reminder The recent deadly blaze in Valencia has reignited a sense of urgency among communities and professionals alike,...
Tim Spears
Mar 25, 20243 min read


Harnessing the Unexpected Guardian: Smart Home Technology in Fire Safety
In a world increasingly reliant on smart technology, we've come to expect our gadgets to do more than their advertised duties. But what...
Tim Spears
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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