Electric vehicles often get criticized for supposedly catching fire more often than internal combustion vehicles. While there’s no data to prove that—there’s actually data to prove that EVs catch fire ...

Experiments conducted by both organizations have demonstrated a potential explosion hazard when fire blankets are used during electric vehicle (EV) fire suppression efforts when there is battery ...

A fire blanket is one of the most useful pieces of safety equipment in your home. It opens quickly and can be used to put out a small fire in a hurry or even to cover yourself if you have to walk ...

You might start the year hoping to lose a few pounds or get a few more steps in, but it's also a good time to take stock of your home's emergency readiness, including fire safety. So while you're ...

WEST BEND, Wis. - As electric vehicles (EV) grow in popularity, the West Bend Fire Department has found a different way to fight potential EV fires. "A lot of times when these (gas-powered) cars catch ...

New research shows EV fire blankets can suppress flames—but may trap flammable gases, creating explosion risks for firefighters during EV battery fires. The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF), ...

We've all heard the saying, "safety first," but oftentimes it's easy to forget. There's always a chance for things to go unexpectedly wrong, and it's better to be prepared. Whether you enjoy backyard ...

In a world where kitchen mishaps, faulty wiring, and overlooked hazards can turn into full-blown emergencies within seconds, fire safety is no longer optional — it's essential. Whether you're cooking ...

It seems like a simple enough solution: Why not just wrap houses in fire blankets during a wildfire? A new study that was just published in Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering is apparently the first ...

As Chemistry 101 reminds us, fire needs three elements to survive: a source of heat, a source of fuel and a supply of oxygen. Unfortunately, the average household contains all of these elements in ...