Nuclear Plant Owner Traces Origin of Fire That Knocked NY Reactors Offline
Constellation Energy Corp. said that a faulty circuit breaker connected to the generator at the Nine Mile Point Unit 2 nuclear plant caused a power surge and fire.
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Explosion, Fire at Service Station Kills 13 in Dagestan
An explosion at a gas station in Russia’s southern region of Dagestan killed at least 13 people and injured 23 others, officials said.
Know Before You Go: New Eyes
Sometimes, getting "new eyes" on new construction in your response areas can better help fire companies prepare for future incidents.
Overturned Truck Spills Lithium-Ion Batteries on Freeway, Sparks CA Fire
A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned on the 47 Freeway in San Pedro, sparking a fire and shutting down traffic in both directions.
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Study Claims Fire at Planned CA Battery Plant Wouldn’t Harm Public
Some Morro Bay residents aren't convinced by the report and want a more comprehensive assessment.
BuildingsonFire’s Taking It to the Streets: Fireground Performance
Host Chris Naum share his insights on three integrated constants of fireground performance.
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CA Firefighter Charged with Arson in Series of Sonoma County Fires
A Cal Fire employee is being charged with five counts of arson stemming from a series of fires ignited across Sonoma County.
NYC Mayor Faces Federal Charges; Allegedly Pressured FDNY Inspectors
An investigation into New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicated he tried to lean on the fire department to fast-track the opening of a 36-floor building.
San Diego (CA) Battalion Chief Weighs In on Lithium-Ion Battery Risks
Rob Rezende, a battalion chief with San Diego Fire-Rescue and an expert in lithium-ion battery fires, serves as the region’s alternative energy emergency response coordinator.
CO Neighborhood Funds Its Own Fire Hydrant
When a fire engulfed a house in Black Forest in 2017, one development's three 10,000-gallon water cisterns built in the 1990s were tested and failed.
Arrest in Series of Suspicious Santa Rosa (CA) Fires
A 61-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of starting a series of brush fires in quick succession this week in southwest Santa Rosa.
Investigation into Suspected Chinatown Arson Continues in Los Angeles
Police officials are asking for the public's help in identifying an arson suspect in connection to a fire that started in an abandoned construction site.
CA Battery Storage Project Gets Final Approval
The Poway City Council finalized the approval of the construction of a 300-megawatt, 1,200-megawatt-hour battery storage facility at a business and industrial park.
Lithium Battery Truck Burns Outside Las Vegas
A fiery crash involving a lithium battery truck and its aftermath shut down part of U.S. Highway 95 on Tuesday.
