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Tim Spears
Jun 8, 20246 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...
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Tim Spears
Jun 6, 20243 min read
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...
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Tim Spears
Jun 5, 20244 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...
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Tim Spears
Jun 2, 20246 min read
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Key Incidents from the Last Week of May 2024
Lithium-ion battery fires continue to make headlines around the world, highlighting the significant risks these energy storage devices...
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Tim Spears
May 27, 20243 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...
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Tim Spears
May 24, 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...
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Tim Spears
May 22, 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...
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Tim Spears
May 17, 20244 min read
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...
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Tim Spears
May 16, 20243 min read
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...
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Tim Spears
May 12, 20242 min read
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...
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Tim Spears
May 9, 20243 min read
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...
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Tim Spears
May 5, 20242 min read
Mitigating Lithium Ion Battery Risks in Healthcare Facilities: A Case Study from Royal Free Hospital
At the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, London, an unexpected event triggered a full-scale emergency response. An outpatient day ward...
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Tim Spears
May 2, 20242 min read
Detailed Review: FDNY’s Inspection at Wilson's E-Bike Store
In a recent safety operation led by the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), Wilson's E-Bike store on Queens Blvd faced critical scrutiny...
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Tim Spears
Apr 27, 20243 min read
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...
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Tim Spears
Apr 21, 20242 min read
Fire Safety Spotlight: Lessons from the Columbus Lithium-Ion Battery Fire
Early one morning in Columbus, Ohio, a semi-truck loaded with lithium-ion batteries became the center of a hazardous materials incident....
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Tim Spears
Apr 19, 20243 min read
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,...
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Tim Spears
Apr 16, 20243 min read
FDNY Takes Decisive Action Against Uncertified Lithium Ion Batteries
Summary of Recent FDNY Enforcement Action In a significant safety operation on April 12, FDNY's E-Safety Task Force conducted a follow-up...
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Tim Spears
Apr 14, 20242 min read
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...
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Tim Spears
Apr 12, 20242 min read
The Ignition Point: Preventing Brush Fires Caused by Improper Disposal of Lithium-Ion Batteries
In a concerning story from Lehigh Acres, a lithium-ion battery was identified as the catalyst for a brush fire near Knapp Street and...
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Tim Spears
Apr 10, 20242 min read
Fire Safety Alert: Lessons from Harold Hill
In a recent incident in Harold Hill, a catastrophic fire was sparked by the failure of lithium batteries in a converted e-bike. This...
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