Scientists develop explosion and fire resistant lithium ion batteries
Scientists have developed lithium-ion batteries that are explosion and fire resistant while still producing enough energy for use in household electronics.
Firefighters battle to save iconic Waterton Park hotel
Teams of firefighters from Taber, Coaldale, Lethbridge, Willow Creek, Calgary and Cardston arrived in Waterton National Park to protect the townsite from a raging wildfire. They employed high volume pumps, hoses and sprinkler systems in their efforts to save structures including the iconic Prince of Wales Hotel.
Houston residents warned of risks from bacteria, alligators
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey Houston residents are being warned to take precautions before returning to flooded homes. Houston’s fire chief has told residents to wear breathing masks to protect themselves against sewer bacteria and to be aware that alligators and snakes may be lurking in their homes.
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June in fire history – the Great Vancouver Fire
On June 13, 1886 what began as a land-clearing brush fire was spread out of control by strong winds. The fire claimed dozens of lives and leveled all but a few structures in the newly incorporated city. The fire went down in history as the Great Vancouver Fire.
Body of Cache Creek Fire Chief found
The body of Cache Creek Fire Chief Clayton Cassidy has been found near the bridge washout where he disappeared nearly a month ago. Chief Cassidy was with the Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years and received the Medal of Good Citizenship from Premier Christy Clark in 2016. Our hearts go out to his family and the community of Cache Creek.
Health Canada warns of potential dangers of oil lamps sold by Firefly
Health Canada is warning consumers that lamp oils and other related products sold by Firefly do not have child-resistant closures or display proper warning information. Health Canada has asked Firefly to voluntarily recall the products but has received no response. The products were available through Amazon.ca, where they are no longer available for sale.
New technology helps Seattle Fire responses
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Fatal foster home fire blamed on bolted door, loose rules
A seventeen year old girl and a caregiver died in a fire in a group home near Lindsay, Ontario in February of this year. The victims were trapped in a room where the exit door was bolted shut. In Ontario foster homes and group homes operate under different licensing requirements and fire code regulations.
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