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Navigating the Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risk: Recent Incidents and Safety Insights
Lithium-ion batteries power a wide array of modern devices, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and energy storage systems....
Tim Spears
Nov 19, 20248 min read
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Fire Sprinkler Systems: Success Stories in Community Risk Reduction (October 2024)
Fire sprinkler systems are a important element of modern fire safety and community risk reduction strategies. They offer protection in...
Tim Spears
Nov 10, 202412 min read
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Construction Fire Safety: October 2024 Incidents
Fire safety during construction is a important component of community risk reduction. Construction sites, with their absence of complete...
Tim Spears
Nov 3, 20249 min read
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The Risk of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Lessons Learned from Recent Incidents
Lithium-ion batteries are an essential part of our modern lives, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, the...
Tim Spears
Oct 9, 202412 min read
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Unaddressed Fire Safety Hazards in GSA Buildings: Why Action is Needed Now
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is dealing with a concerning number of unresolved safety and fire risks across its...
Tim Spears
Sep 14, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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Hazards of Lithium-Ion Battery Storage: Lessons from the Otay Mesa Facility Fire
Summary of the Incident In a recent event, a fire erupted at the Gateway Energy Storage facility in Otay Mesa, highlighting the...
Tim Spears
May 17, 20244 min read
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Preventing Construction Brush Fires: Lessons from Recent Scottsdale Incidents
As the wildfire season intensifies, construction crews in the Phoenix area are being urged to exercise extreme caution to prevent brush...
Tim Spears
May 16, 20243 min read
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Reducing Fire Risk in Construction: Insights from a San Francisco Incident
Before dawn broke over San Francisco, firefighters were called to a fire at an apartment building under construction in the prestigious...
Tim Spears
Apr 27, 20243 min read
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Why Historic Buildings are Highly Vulnerable to Fires During Renovations: Insights and Preventive Measures
A Recent Tragedy Highlights an Ongoing Risk In a discouraging trend, the historic former stock exchange in Copenhagen, known as Børsen,...
Tim Spears
Apr 19, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Dangers of Unpermitted Construction: Lessons from Orange Beach and the Crucial Role of Structural Inspections
In an era where urban landscapes are constantly evolving, the tale of a multi-story condominium in Orange Beach serves as a reminder of...
Tim Spears
Apr 6, 20243 min read
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