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Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

More than 6m vapes and pods binned each week despite disposable use ban

Vapes are improperly disposed of in the UK, causing recycling issues and fire hazards despite a ban on disposable e-cigarettes.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
3 weeks ago

Ring of Fire Ski Stunt Goes Very Poorly

Norwegian skier Mathias Birkelund crashed into a flaming ring during a stunt attempt, highlighting the dangers of amateur fire-based skiing tricks.
Gadgets
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

10 Of The Biggest Refrigerator Recalls Of All Time - Tasting Table

Faulty refrigerators can cause injuries, fires, and property damage, prompting large recalls and consumer remedies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Could my power bank start a fire on board a plane? Here are the rules and the risks

Virgin Australia is considering rule changes regarding lithium batteries after a fire on a flight was allegedly caused by a passenger's power bank.
Travel
#electrical-safety
fromZDNET
10 months ago
Gadgets

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords - here's why

fromZDNET
10 months ago
Gadgets

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords - here's why

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San Francisco
fromsfist.com
9 months ago

Police In San Francisco and San Jose Seize Large Hauls of Illegal Fireworks Ahead of July 4th Holiday

Authorities in San Francisco and San Jose seized significant caches of illegal fireworks, preventing potential harm and chaos in urban areas.
fromZDNET
9 months ago

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords - according to professionals

Extension cords are designed to run power to electronics, but they have limits based on wire gauge. Overloading them with high-demand appliances can lead to fires.
Gadgets
Bicycling
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Sales of illegal and dangerous ebikes must be stopped, say MPs and peers

MPs urge urgent action to curb illegal electric bikes, especially among gig economy delivery riders due to safety concerns.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

Authorities identify two who died in recent Contra Costa County crashes

Fire officials said fire crews were forced to let it burn itself out because the lithium battery from the SUV was sending hydrogen fluoride into the air.
SF parents
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NYC parents
fromBoston.com
10 months ago

Students, teacher taken to hospital after TikTok challenge goes awry at Providence school

A TikTok trend led to students and staff being hospitalized due to inhaling smoke from tampered laptops.
fromFast Company
10 months ago

Teens are still setting fire to Chromebooks for TikTok clout

The #ChromebookChallenge has rapidly spread across the country, leading to serious health risks for students and alarming consequences from school administrations.
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