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WASHINGTON — A fire at the 22nd Street substation caused Pepco crews to cut off thousands of households from the power grid ...
Generative AI has put data centers under the spotlight, and surging electricity needs could increase risk of fires.
Ember Flash Aerospace, a small Santa Cruz County startup, is a semifinalist in the global XPRIZE Wildfire competition.
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Electric technology is all around us, from cars to scooters and bikes and even power tools. According to fire industry experts, they present their own challenges in fire suppression. A recent ...
While the local departments could not comment on the cuts themselves, they said it’s crucial for the public to know why electric vehicle fires are so dangerous.
Texas's first hybrid-electric fire truck comes to Denton, unveiled at push-in ceremony Friday, station says addition could reduce carcinogen exposure.
The Denton Fire Department made history Friday as it welcomed Texas’ first electric fire engine into its fleet with a public push-in ceremony at Station 1, coincidentally nicknamed “Powerhouse.” ...
DENTON, Texas — The shiny red fire engine sitting inside Station 1 looks like any other, but the inside of this one is very different. “This is the going to be the first electric fire truck in ...
The Tesla went up in flames, meaning fire crews had to be cautious in their suppression efforts due to the unique dangers posed by electric vehicle fires and their large lithium-ion batteries.
Responding to car fires is routine for Chesterfield County firefighters, but electric vehicle (EV) fires present unique challenges that require specialized training and protocols.
Redmond, Wash., is home to the first electric fire engine to enter service in Washington state as city government officials unveiled the rig in a ribbon cutting at Redmond City Hall on Saturday.