Construction regulations have evolved through a rigorous process guided by professional expertise. But safety and housing affordability shouldn’t be seen as competing goals.

On Sunday, July 13, a fire broke out at Gabriel House, an assisted living (AL) community in Fall River, Massachusetts. Gabriel House was home to about 70 residents; t en residents died in the fire, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The city of Los Angeles repeatedly approved development in fire-prone areas in violation of state standards for ...

Effective fire training goes beyond classroom lectures and compliance checklists. To prepare workers for emergencies—whether it’s a Class A blaze involving paper and wood, or a Class B fire fed by ...

GIBSONVILLE, N.C. — Even though it's the holidays, fire safety should be at the forefront, according to fire officials. Officials recommend taking precautions like making sure you are aware of your ...

Fatal house fires seem to be flooding the news headlines: “12 People, Including 8 Kids, Killed in Fire”; “Mother and 3 Children Identified After Fatal House Fire”; “11-Year-Old Boy Killed in Fatal ...

October 5 - 11 is Fire Prevention Week! Read the new edition of Shop Talk (pdf) to learn more about lithium ion battery safety. At William & Mary, fire safety is practiced to reduce the destruction ...

Home fires impact so many families all over the world each year, and so many of them could be avoided through the simplest measures. Home fire safety is a thing at all times that should not be put ...

Flammable insulating fluids and electrical faults pose significant fire and explosion risks to transformers. These hazards can result in catastrophic damage, disrupt business continuity, and cause ...

Once your city reaches a certain size (starting at level II), it becomes vulnerable to incidents. Disease, Uprising, and Fire can break out within your city. These incidents cause damage to your ...