#fire-risk

#fire-risk

New York City officials urge residents to conserve water in response to a drought watch amid a significant precipitation deficit.

New York City issued its first drought warning in 22 years due to prolonged dry conditions, with officials urging water conservation.

New York State has imposed a statewide burn ban due to increased fire risks from prolonged dry weather.

Lithium-ion batteries pose a significant fire risk, causing ferocious fires that demand substantial resources to extinguish.

GM's Chevrolet Bolt faces another recall due to fire risks, affecting 107 vehicles with potential faulty diagnostic software installation.

Ev owners in Florida should move cars to higher ground to avoid saltwater risks from Hurricane Helene.

A wildfire was reported in Los Angeles County, with its cause currently unknown, emphasizing ongoing fire risks in California.

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County is burning on private land, with unknown containment and cause.

Wildfire near Ruidoso, NM, burns thousands of acres with zero containment.

A new wildfire was reported in Merced County, California, but the cause remains undetermined.

A wildfire has ignited in Madera County, California, with unknown containment and cause as of the reporting time.

Excessive heat warning in Southern California's inland and desert areas, increased fire risk.

Angeles National Forest facing fire concerns, with a wildfire spreading to 330 acres.

Urgent recall for 194,000 plug-in SUVs due to fire risk; owners advised to park outside and not recharge.

Jeep is recalling over 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs due to fire risks.

Owners are advised not to charge the SUVs and to park them outdoors.

Stellantis recalls 194,000 Jeep hybrids due to fire risk, advising owners to reduce battery charging and park safely.

Jeep recalls over 194,000 hybrid SUVs due to fire risks, urging safe parking and no charging until repairs are available.

PG&E is planning power shutoffs in five Bay Area counties to mitigate fire risks from extreme heat and winds.

PG&E is planning power outages due to high fire risk from extreme heat and dry winds in Northern California.

Residents are advised to remain prepared for fire weather conditions amid rising temperatures and strong winds.

The Bay Area is experiencing a heatwave with excessive heat warnings and rising fire risks.

Southern California faces a dangerous heat wave, with forecasted temperatures rising up to 115 degrees, increasing health risks for vulnerable communities.

BMW is recalling over 720,000 vehicles due to fire risk linked to faulty water pump connectors.

Ford is recalling 85,000 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles due to potential engine failures that may result in fires.

Failure of e-bike battery sparked fire in a flat, stressing importance of safety measures for charging and storing e-bikes.

E-bikes and e-scooters pose fire risks in London

Importance of safely storing and charging e-bikes and e-scooters

Electrical fault in electric underfloor heating caused a fire in a four-storey home in London.

E-bike in London exploded with jets of flame hot enough to melt metal

London Fire Brigade warns of dangers from converted e-bikes and e-scooters

Lithium batteries can cause fires if not disposed of properly. They should not be placed in regular bins.

Batteries can pose fire risks when overcharged, short-circuited, or damaged, highlighting the importance of proper disposal.

California officials ordered evacuations east of Fresno due to wildfires sparked by lightning strikes, threatening homes and communities, with containment efforts improving amid elevated fire risk.

After two mild years following brutal wildfires in 2020 and 2021, California's fire risk remains uncertain due to varying factors like wet winter, climate change impacts, and dense forests.