This report provides an overview of the vehicle fire problem with the focus on highway vehicles (cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles and recreational vehicles).

Apr 30, 2021 · In the hands of trained personnel, portable fire extinguishers are the first line of defense against incipient fires, but in order to be useful they need to be accessible. This blog tackles the topic of portable fire extinguisher placement, both how portable fire extinguishers should be distributed and exactly where they are allowed to be placed.

Jul 12, 2024 · A Fire Protection Research Foundation report examined electric vehicle fires and the risks they present in parking garages.

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Jan 26, 2024 · Electric vehicles burn differently than traditional, gasoline-powered cars. Learn what that means for the future of tunnel fire protection.

May 17, 2021 · The car burst into flames at 11:22 a.m. near the line between Crawford and Richland counties, according to a dispatcher with the Mansfield post of the Ohio Highway Patrol. "It was a minor fire ...

Jan 14, 2025 · This concept is known as the occupancy hazard design approach for fire sprinkler systems. History. The idea that an assessment of the potential fire severity is an important part of fire sprinkler design dates back to the first edition of NFPA 13, published in 1896.

May 13, 2021 · Gasoline hoarding raises fire safety concerns, emphasizing the importance of proper storage and handling to prevent accidents.

Oct 30, 2023 · One person died in a car crash on Ohio 4 south of Bucyrus at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. The preliminary investigation indicated that a 2013 ...

May 22, 2020 · Hand sanitizer is unlikely to ignite in a hot car, according to NFPA.