First responders rushed to the scene expecting to battle a fire. However, once they arrived, they only found a sea of Spirit ...

Lithium-ion batteries can provide a powerful supply of energy, but there are dangers associated with them. These batteries store a large amount of energy in a small amount of space.

Germany was bracing for 40C heat today, with authorities warning of an increased risk of forest fires across the country and ...

“Fire is always where people are,” Flannigan continues. “It goes with us wherever we go. But the genie is out of the bottle.

Thousands of electric blankets sold online are being recalled after several reports of overheating, burns, and even fires, officials said. MaxKare has recalled about 8,560 electric blankets, the ...

MaxKare Electric Blankets are being recalled because the blankets can overheat and ignite, posing burn and fire hazards. Yumo has received 34 reports of overheating, including three reports of burn ...

According to fire industry experts, they present their own challenges in fire suppression. Electric technology is all around us, from cars to scooters and bikes and even power tools.

New research shows EV fire blankets can suppress flames—but may trap flammable gases, creating explosion risks for firefighters during EV battery fires. The Fire Protection Research Foundation ...

Experiments by FPRF and FSRI reveal potential explosion risks when using fire blankets in EV fire suppression with battery involvement. Ongoing research aims to improve firefighter safety and tactics.