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fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

E-bike bonanza: NYC to give free e-bikes to delivery workers as part of its ongoing safety surge

NYC is launching a safety program providing e-bikes and batteries to delivery workers in exchange for unsafe devices, aiming to reduce fire risks.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Overnight East Bay wildfire burns six acres

An overnight fire in Crockett scorched about six acres and was quickly contained by local fire crews, preventing any injuries or structural damage.
East Bay (California)
#wildfire-safety
California
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What California's plant ban overlooks for wildfire safety

Unburned vegetation amid urban fires suggests well-maintained plants can protect homes from fire effects.
fromKqed
5 months ago
California

Why Is California Years Behind in Implementing a Law to Make Homes More Fire Resistant? | KQED

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Strict new rules banning vegetation and wooden decks within 5 feet of homes in parts of the Berkeley Hills could be approved this week

California
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What California's plant ban overlooks for wildfire safety

Unburned vegetation amid urban fires suggests well-maintained plants can protect homes from fire effects.
fromKqed
5 months ago
California

Why Is California Years Behind in Implementing a Law to Make Homes More Fire Resistant? | KQED

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Strict new rules banning vegetation and wooden decks within 5 feet of homes in parts of the Berkeley Hills could be approved this week

US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Forest Service closes homeless encampment at Oregon national forest

The U.S. Forest Service closed a homeless encampment in Oregon for fire prevention, prompting concern for displaced individuals.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago

The genius water bowl hack that will clean an entire oven in just 20 minutes

Cleaning the oven can be a dreaded household chore, often taking much longer than anticipated due to tough stains. A lifestyle group has suggested a simple hack for easier cleaning.
Everyday cooking
#safety
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Spreading wildfire in Dublin mountains sends smoke to Lucan

The area will continue to be monitored, and rain expected later will help extinguish the fire.
London politics
#wildfires
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

Editorial: The state lags on fire safety rules, but even common sense should limit combustibles near homes

California's Zone Zero law for fire prevention is delayed, putting homes at risk as wildfire intensity increases.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Inconvenient truths about the fires burning in Los Angeles from two fire experts

The recent Los Angeles wildfires highlight a critical need for changing our approach to fire prevention and management.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Amid wildfires, Los Angeles' winter rains to finally arrive. But dry weather could soon return

Southern California's persistent drought poses ongoing fire risks despite anticipated winter rains.
fromFort Worth Star-Telegram
7 months ago

Here's how NOT to cook a Thanksgiving turkey, according to Cowboys' Jake Ferguson

Despite incident calls tending to slow down during this time of year, Arlington fire chief Bret Stidham said it is still important to spread awareness about cooking fires during the holiday season. "People leave the home, they leave their oven on, they leave their stove on, and that's when problems can happen, in this case with frying turkeys, if people don't know the correct procedure, which we have taught here today, then things can get out of hand and that's when we get called."
Dallas Cowboys
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