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Construction Site Fire Watch - February 2025
Construction sites represent the future new homes, infrastructure, and community spaces being built from the ground up. But they also...
Tim Spears
Mar 2210 min read
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The Critical Importance of Fire Safety in Construction Sites – January 2025
Construction sites present unique fire risks due to the presence of flammable materials, temporary electrical systems, and ongoing hot...
Tim Spears
Feb 197 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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Building a Safer Future: Lessons from Recent Construction Site Fires
Fires on construction sites are an ongoing risk that can result in significant property loss, injury, and disruption to local...
Tim Spears
Dec 1, 20249 min read
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Construction Fire Safety Failures: Lessons from the Xinyu Fire Disaster
On January 24, a catastrophic fire broke out in a building within the Jialeyuan community of Xinyu, Jiangxi province, China, resulting in...
Tim Spears
Sep 22, 20243 min read
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The Dunbar Fire: A Reminder of Construction Site Risks and Community Safety
According to reporting from CBC News and The Canadian Press, on August 6, 2024, a massive fire erupted at a construction site in...
Tim Spears
Aug 15, 20244 min read
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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
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Redwood City Fire: Reinforcing Fire Safety Protocols and Community Risk Reduction in Construction
On June 4, 2024, a massive fire erupted at an affordable housing project under construction in Redwood City, California, leading to the...
Tim Spears
Jun 6, 20243 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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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire at High-Rise Construction Site in Queens
In Queens, New York, a fire broke out on the 66th floor of a high-rise under construction. The culprit? Power tools powered by...
Tim Spears
May 9, 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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Preventing Fire Disasters in Construction: Insights from a Recent Phoenix Incident
Late last Sunday evening, disaster struck at a residential development site in Laveen Village, Phoenix. Several homes under construction...
Tim Spears
Apr 14, 20242 min read
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Prescott Valley Blaze Highlights Critical Need for Fire Safety Measures and Community Readiness
In the early morning hours of April 1st, the night sky ablaze with orange flames, towering 150 feet into the air, consuming a...
Tim Spears
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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Navigating Fire Safety in Construction: The Critical Role of Hot Work Regulations
The dual nature of hot work in the construction industry, where a single spark can be the difference between creation and catastrophe....
Tim Spears
Mar 26, 20242 min read
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How AI is Revolutionizing Construction Site Safety: Insights and Innovations
In the dynamic world of construction, safety is always a concern, especially given the sector's high risk of accidents and fatalities....
Tim Spears
Mar 19, 20243 min read
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