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Fire Sprinkler System Saves Pinnacle Care Facility: A Case Study in Community Risk Reduction
On June 5, 2024, a fire broke out at the Pinnacle Care facility located at 675 Wagner Drive, Battle Creek. The fire, caused by an...
Tim Spears
Jun 12, 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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Residential Sprinklers in Combatting E-Mobility Device Fires
A recent incident in Fresno, California, where a residential fire sparked by an electric bike battery was successfully contained by a...
Tim Spears
May 12, 20242 min read
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Igniting Safety: The London Debate on Fire Sprinklers in High-Rise Homes
Imagine living in a high rise building, confident in the safety measures installed to protect you and your family from the threat of...
Tim Spears
Apr 3, 20243 min read
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E-Bike Battery Explosion in Sydney Apartment: A Critical Reminder on Fire Safety
In today's fast-paced world, where technology and mobility have become intertwined with our daily lives, a new hazard has emerged, hidden...
Tim Spears
Mar 16, 20242 min read
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The Tale of Two Fires: A Comparative Insight on Fire Safety Measures
In the the early morning on March 11, 2024, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) was challenged with two distinct fire incidents in Kalihi...
Tim Spears
Mar 12, 20242 min read
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