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...
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...
The European Commission and Council have outlined the need for increased wildfire action in the face of climate change risks. At an informal meeting 5th September, EU Member States, the commission and the Czech Council Presidency gave tribute to firefighters’...
AXA UK warns of increasing fire risks from lithium-ion batteries in electric bicycles and e-scooters. AXA UK has covered nearly half a million UK£ losses on claims caused by such batteries. The insurer says such fires are increasing exponentially and usually occur in...
Pinfa member IMERYS has launched a range of mineral flame retardant (FR) synergists for engineered thermoplastics. The synergists are morphologically and chemically engineered for use in thermoplastics. Each product provides unique performance enhancing properties in...
