What wildfires teach us about smarter construction
By analyzing recent wildfires, we can identify clear patterns in home survivability: Fire-rated siding and decks resist ...
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Why some Los Angeles homes are being built to resist wildfires — and some aren't
California is one of the few states with building codes for wildfire protection, because using fire-resistant materials helps ...
After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming 'Firewise'
Maui fires that destroyed Lahaina, communities across Hawaii have sought ways to protect themselves from more destructive ...
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Family displaced after early morning house fire on Harrison Street in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Everyone is okay after a house fire Wednesday morning in Lynchburg. Lynchburg fire crews were called to the 900 block of Harrison Street, right at the corner of Harrison ...
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9-year-old child, mother dead after house fire in Ontario city
A mother and her nine-year-old child are dead and two other family members were taken to hospital after a house fire east of Toronto on Wednesday morning, firefighters said. Oshawa Fire Services ...
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As Trump steamrolls ahead, Democrats see a growing 'heartbeat' of resistance
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speaks at a "Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here" event Saturday in Warren, Mich. (Jose Juarez / Associated Press) ...
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4-year-old girl dies in North Adams house fire, two others seriously hurt
A 4-year-old girl died and two other people were seriously injured in a house fire in North Adams Tuesday night, officials said. Just after 11:30 p.m., firefighters went to 188 West Shaft Road and ...
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Can fire-gutted suburbs rebuild safer? Here's what the experts say
A strip mall, for instance, could be transformed into tennis courts or a public garden with fire-resistant plants ... starting with a 5-foot perimeter directly around the house. Anything that can burn ...
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Flame Retardant Curtains: The Best Fire Resistant Solution for Safety & Style
In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of fire-resistant curtains, their applications, and why they are an essential addition to any space.
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Woman who died in Jefferson County house fire identified
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A 51-year-old woman died in a house fire in Jefferson County Tuesday afternoon, March 11. The coroner’s office has identified the victim as Kelli Whisonant Roper of ...
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Person escapes Toledo house fire, extensive damage to house and car
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One person made it out of a Toledo house fire safely on Tuesday, but they’ll be out of the home for the foreseeable future. The fire broke out at a home in the 300 block of ...
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Fire marshal: Woman dies in a house fire and explosion in Penn Hills
An 84-year-old woman died Tuesday in a fire in Penn Hills that officials say ... determined that there were two explosions at the house, Miller said. It appeared there was a propane gas leak ...