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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: September 1 - 6
Lithium-ion batteries power much of our daily life, from phones and scooters to cars and industrial equipment. But with their benefits...
Tim Spears
Sep 213 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: August 24 - 31
Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything we use today, from e-bikes to phones to energy storage sites. But with that convenience...
Tim Spears
Sep 154 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: August 10 - 16
Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices, tools, and vehicles we rely on every day. But with their benefits comes a growing fire...
Tim Spears
Aug 244 min read
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Real-World Fire Sprinkler Saves: Lessons from Recent Incidents From the End of July 2025
Fire sprinkler systems don’t just protect buildings, they protect people, livelihoods, and communities. The latest slide show pulls...
Tim Spears
Aug 95 min read
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When Seconds Count: Real-World Stories of Fire Sprinkler Success From Early July
Fire sprinkler systems often work quietly in the background, but when a fire starts, they can make the difference between a quick cleanup...
Tim Spears
Aug 94 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: July 20 - 26
Lithium-ion battery fires are becoming a regular concern for communities and first responders. As these batteries power everything from...
Tim Spears
Aug 44 min read
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Real Stories, Real Results: How Fire Sprinkler Systems Made a Difference
Recent fire incidents across a range of occupancies from assisted living facilities and apartment buildings to commercial spaces and...
Tim Spears
Jul 83 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: June 22 - 30
Lithium-ion battery fires are being reported in a wide range of occupancies, including residential buildings, recycling centers,...
Tim Spears
Jul 44 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: June 15 - 21
Recent lithium-ion battery fire incidents highlight ongoing challenges for fire and building safety professionals, with events occurring...
Tim Spears
Jun 293 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Watch: April 2025 Edition
In April 2025, fire departments around the world responded to several incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. These cases continue to...
Tim Spears
May 1820 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Watch: March 2025 Edition Part 2
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, powering our phones, laptops, e-bikes, scooters, and electric vehicles. They’ve made modern life...
Tim Spears
Apr 1214 min read
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Fire Sprinkler Saves: March 2025 - Part 1
You may already know that some of the most effective tools in fire protection don’t always get a lot of attention until they’re needed....
Tim Spears
Apr 510 min read
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Fire Sprinkler Saves: February 2025 - Part 2
Automatic fire sprinkler systems continue to prove highly effective in saving lives and minimizing property damage. Fire sprinkler...
Tim Spears
Mar 229 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Early January 2025 Incident Review and Safety Insights
Lithium-ion batteries have become an important part of modern life, powering everything from electric vehicles to consumer electronics....
Tim Spears
Feb 111 min read
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Lessons from Construction Site Fires In December of 2024
Construction sites are vulnerable to fires, which can result in devastating losses of life, property, and resources. The transient nature...
Tim Spears
Jan 127 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Insights from December 2024 Incidents
Lithium-ion battery fires have become a pressing concern, with recent incidents highlighting the dangers of improper use, storage, and...
Tim Spears
Jan 49 min read
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End of July 2024 Fire Incidents Highlight Lithium-Ion Battery Risks and Safety Measures
At the end of July 2024, several reported incidents involving lithium-ion batteries occurred around the world, highlighting the risks...
Tim Spears
Aug 9, 20246 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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