NFPA identifies e-bike battery fires problem and points to need for the industry to adopt safety standards, such as UL 2849. An article in NFPA Journal summarises information on e-bike fires to date and actions possible to address this. New York fire services...
Analysis of published research into fire safety and sustainable construction shows interest in insulation materials and timber, as well as smoke, fire emissions and indoor air quality. 2013 published articles were identified and analysed, showing that three of the...
Fires kill 120 000 people annually worldwide. In this new 400 page book, experts analyse causes, demographics, prevention. Fire death rates are especially high in the very young (1-4 years) and the old (>70) and decrease with national income. Fatalities have...
Fire reportedly caused by electrical fault in air conditioner kills 18 passengers in bus in Nooriabad, Pakistan, other passengers were seriously burnt. Police stated that the fire started in the air conditioner, possibly because of a short circuit. The bus was taking...
Study by PNO for pinfa analyses development opportunities and data needs for PIN flame retardants in plastics recycling. Nearly 100 publications and patents were analysed, and six research and industry experts interviewed. There is today very little published...
