The New York State “Family and fire fighter protection act” (S. 4630-B/A. 5418-B) was signed into law 2nd January 2022. This law bans, from 1st January 2024, intentionally added “organohalogen” flame retardants in the enclosure and stand of electronic displays >...
Marcello Hirschler’s Fire Safety & Technology Bulletin (11/ 2021) outlines roles and functioning of ASTM, NFPA and ICC. For each, the procedures for representation, proposals and voting are helpfully explained. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)...
The fire started in a space heater, but smoke spread throughout the building. 17 people died, and over 40 were injured. The Twin Parks building housed many immigrants, especially from Gambia. Two self-closing doors are said to have failed to function. The fire itself...
A firework ignited acoustic foam in the Kiss Nightclub Brazil 2013. 242 died. Owners and band members condemned. Some 1 200 people were in the Kiss Nightclub, Santa Maria, Brazil, 27th January 2013, when the band Gurizada Fandangueira lit pyrotechnic flares on stage....
One of Europe’s largest insurance companies, Aviva, says fires from battery charging are increasing and costing thousands. The company’s Head of Data Science, Sarah Applegate, points to fires with e-scooters, e-bicycles, e-cigarettes and other equipment. Examples of...
