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We see most house fires starting in kitchens - here's our safety tips

That’s the message from firefighters at County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) as new figures show ...

NASA-inspired Fire Defense: Fighting fire with sound waves

Gayle Anderson learns about Sonic Fire Tech, a startup company founded by former NASA engineers, that uses a patented technology to extinguish wildfires using sound waves. Company officials claim ...
Gulf Times

Civil Defence offers tips for fire prevention during winter season

The General Directorate of Civil Defence at the Ministry of Interior has cautioned the public to be vigilant about the use of heaters or wood during winter to prevent any instances of fire.
IEEE

Real-Time Fire Risk Classification Using Sensor Data and Digital-Twin-Enabled Deep Learning

Abstract: Over recent years, the frequency and intensity of fire disasters have escalated, underscoring the urgent need for accurate and timely disaster classification and mitigation strategies. The ...
Panola Watchman

Pasture Talk: The Barn Fire Survival Guide: How To Protect Large Animals In A Fire Emergency

The winter chill has begun to blow through the U.S., and the comfort of a warm fire is a welcome respite. But as owners move ...
IEEE

Experimental Evaluation of Smart Forest Fire Detection Methodology using Internet of Things and Logical Sensors

Abstract: Forest fires typically involve accidents; the destruction of forests poses a significant threat to both humans and other wildlife. The term Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of ...
Mankato Free Press

Public education, protection important to firefighters

It’s a given fact firefighters can be counted on to be there for their neighbors experiencing emergencies. In addition to dousing flames, they help out during medical emergencies and hazardous ...
BBC

Ski bar not checked for five years before deadly fire, Swiss officials say, as they ban sparklers

The mayor of Crans-Montana has announced to the media that the bar where a deadly fire during New Year's celebrations killed 40 people had not had any safety inspections, checks or audits for five ...
KSAT

WATCH: Video, photo show New Year’s Eve grass fire in north Bexar County

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A grass fire broke out in north Bexar County on New Year’s Eve, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. The fire was reported just before 7 p.m. Wednesday in the 23300 ...
BBC

'We just want to find him': Families of missing and injured describe agonising wait after Swiss bar fire

0:57Fire 'could've happened any year before' - Bar customer tells BBC. 00:00:57, play videoFire 'could've happened any year before' - Bar customer tells BBC 0:34'I must find my son', says mother of ...
Philippine Daily Inquirer

Avoid improper use of electrical gadgets to prevent fire – BFP

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) warned the public on New Year’s Eve against the improper use of electrical appliances, as it’s the number one cause of fire during this season ...
TribLIVE.com

Fire safety imperative as cold months increase heating use

Local fire departments are spreading awareness as the peak of “heating fire season” arrives. According to a recent Facebook post from Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department, December, January and February ...