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Proposed fire safety rules could ‘spell the end for timber towers’
This post was originally published here - https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/proposed-fire-safety-rules-could-spell-the-end-for-timber-towers The consultation on changes to Approved Document B (ADB) was opened by the Health and Safety Executive on 25 March, and sets out new guidance for the…
Global Fire Resistant Glass Market Expands Worldwide
This post was originally published here - https://nationaltoday.com/us/md/rockville/news/2026/04/08/global-fire-resistant-glass-market-expands-worldwide/ Specialized fire-resistant glass materials are reshaping the global construction industry, prioritizing both structural integrity and aesthetic…
Fire safety pioneers: a deep dive into the history, innovation, and success of Rapidrop Global Limited
This post was originally published here - https://manufacturing-today.com/news/fire-safety-pioneers-a-deep-dive-into-the-history-innovation-and-success-of-rapidrop-global-limited/ A true pioneer in the field of fire safety, Rapidrop Global Limited (Rapidrop)’s journey is one defined by resilience,…
Van Nuys Apartment Fire Leaves 1 Seriously Injured
This post was originally published here - https://nationaltoday.com/us/ca/los-angeles/news/2026/04/07/apartment-fire-leaves-1-seriously-injured-in-van-nuys/ The aftermath of a devastating apartment fire in Van Nuys serves as a somber reminder of the need for robust fire safety measures in urban…
Duluth man sentenced for home invasion, arson, strangling deputy
This post was originally published here - https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluth-man-sentenced-for-home-invasion-arson-strangling-deputy DULUTH — Gideon Joseph Martin seemingly had an excuse for everything Thursday. He only broke into an occupied house on Christmas Day 2022 because he…
Baker City 2nd Graders Learn Fire Safety from Smokey Bear
This post was originally published here - https://nationaltoday.com/us/or/baker-city/news/2026/04/10/baker-city-2nd-graders-learn-fire-safety-from-smokey-bear/ Smokey Bear’s famous face takes on a modern pop art style, reflecting the iconic mascot’s role in educating young students about wildfire…
Attack on Altman home prompts new fears: Is the AI backlash getting dangerous?
This post was originally published here - https://sfstandard.com/2026/04/11/attack-openai-sam-altman/ At 3:45 a.m. Friday, a man threw a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The homemade bomb bounced off the house and caused no damage. But the attack ignited new worries among…
St. Helena residents announce lawsuit over fire safety, push for ballot measure
This post was originally published here - https://napavalleyregister.com/star/news/st-helena-fire-code-evacuation-safety-lawsuit/article_5c99253b-1492-45b0-96f9-84cf9d715445.html The St. Helena City Council’s decision in favor of the controversial Spring Grove housing project was based partly on an…
Four arrested for a string of car burglaries in Ruston
This post was originally published here - https://www.ktbs.com/news/four-arrested-for-a-string-of-car-burglaries-in-ruston/article_c9f5effb-d866-4f70-b130-8616263f7a1f.html RUSTON, La. – Four suspects are under arrest in Ruston for a series of burglaries that impacted numerous residents over several…
Elk Grove Village Recognized For Installing 1K Smoke Alarms Through State Program
This post was originally published here - https://patch.com/illinois/arlingtonheights/elk-grove-village-recognized-installing-1k-smoke-alarms-through-state ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL — Elk Grove Village was recently recognized by state and local fire safety leaders after more than 1,000 smoke alarms were…
Suspected burglar arrested after hiding in Whetstone home’s garage
This post was originally published here - https://www.kvoa.com/news/crime/suspected-burglar-arrested-after-hiding-in-whetstone-homes-garage/article_788bb440-d537-4295-976e-64d48ccf77c9.html WHETSTONE, Ariz. (KVOA) – A Missouri man is in custody after Cochise County Sheriff’s deputies arrested him…
I turned an old iPhone into a Home Assistant security camera (it works for Android too)
This post was originally published here - https://www.howtogeek.com/i-turned-an-old-iphone-into-home-assistant-security-camera-android/ Your old smartphone isn’t doing much good just sitting in a drawer, so why not turn it into a portable security camera for your Home Assistant server? That’s…
5th Annual Fire and Ice event in South Fulton teaches families fire safety and prevention; Free ice cream provided
This post was originally published here - https://www.11alive.com/article/news/community/5th-annual-fire-and-ice-event-in-south-fulton-teaches-families-fire-safety-and-prevention-free-ice-cream-provided/85-be4006da-d0ae-4435-b832-efd165fbb4e0 South Fulton’s Fire and Ice event emphasizes fire safety,…
Maine Legislature scuttles home security fund for lawmakers
This post was originally published here - https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-10/maine-legislature-scuttles-home-security-fund-for-lawmakers A bill that would have created a nearly half-million dollar fund to help Maine lawmakers pay for home security systems has failed to overcome…
South Thomaston teen faces charges for alleged home invasion and burglary
This post was originally published here - https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/crime/south-thomaston-maine-teen-faces-charges-of-home-invasion-and-burglary/97-8b08608d-fec2-437c-8b6c-2abebff70c46 SOUTH THOMASTON, Maine — Rockland police responded to a reported home invasion involving a…
New details in Florida burglary where woman accused of trying to steal dog
This post was originally published here - https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/martin-county/2026/04/10/new-details-in-hobe-sound-home-burglary-where-woman-tried-to-steal-dog/89536178007/ Woman from Chicago was arrested and charged with burglary, grand theft and driving with a suspended license.…
Feds: South American burglary ring’s leader sentenced in Michigan
This post was originally published here - https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/04/10/feds-south-american-burglary-ring-leader-sentenced-michigan/89552427007/ The last convicted member of a South American group that operated a multi-state burglary ring was sentenced in federal…
Fire causes ‘significant damage’ to New Lenox garage
This post was originally published here - https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/10/fire-causes-significant-damage-to-new-lenox-garage/ A lithium-ion battery on an electric scooter appears to be the cause of a fire that caused serious damage to a garage at a New Lenox home. The New Lenox…
Russell County breaks ground on new emergency management facility
This post was originally published here - https://www.wtvm.com/2026/04/09/russell-county-breaks-ground-new-emergency-management-facility/ PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) – The Russell County Emergency Management Agency held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new facility Thursday. County leaders, emergency…
Prepare your family for emergencies at April 18 event
This post was originally published here - https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/prepare-your-family-emergencies-april-18-event Everyone in your household can attend a resource fair to learn practical skills and pick up supplies to prepare for emergencies. Kids and adults alike can get…
Bulloch County strengthens hurricane response through collaboration
This post was originally published here - https://www.griceconnect.com/weather-alert/bulloch-county-strengthens-hurricane-response-through-collaboration-12121611 Leaders from across Bulloch County’s disaster response network gathered in Savannah for the 2026 Chatham County Hurricane Conference,…
Everyone escapes safely as Cedar Rapids crews extinguish porch fire
This post was originally published here - https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/everyone-escapes-safely-as-cedar-rapids-crews-extinguish-porch-fire-1300-block-of-c-street-sw-wednesday-cedar-rapids-fire-department CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A fire forced people out of their home Wednesday night in southwest…
Oxford Fire Department gets familiar with new fire equipment for your safety
This post was originally published here - https://abc3340.com/news/local/oxford-fire-department-gets-familiar-with-new-fire-equipment-for-your-safety The Oxford Fire Department (OFD) has been training with new equipment to keep you safer. Over the last few shifts, crew have gotten familiar with how…
Home Invasion Suspect Charged
This post was originally published here - https://columbuscountynews.com/2026/04/home-invasion-suspect-charged/ The suspect in a March 28 home invasion has been arrested.Draquawn W. Williams, 26, of 41 Villa Dr., Whiteville, is being held under no bond, charged with armed robbery, first degree…
Woman accused of burglarizing Florida homes and trying to take dog
This post was originally published here - https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/martin-county/2026/04/08/woman-accused-of-burglarizing-hobe-sound-homes-and-trying-to-take-dog/89513778007/ Roberta Walker of Washington D.C. was arrested on charges that included burglary and grand theft. A…
Regulatory recalibration: Swiss fire regulation moves to risk-based model with BSV 2026
This post was originally published here - https://internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com/bsv-2026-fire-matrisk/ Professor Isabel Engels, Bern University of Applied Sciences, and risk specialist Matthias Schubert, Matrisk GmbH, explain how BSV 2026 embeds proportionality and ALARPSwitzerland is…
Series of new bills looks to help domestic abuse survivors, protect against future incidents
This post was originally published here - https://tristatealert.com/series-of-new-bills-looks-to-help-domestic-abuse-survivors-protect-against-future-incidents/ HARRISBURG- Bipartisan Pennsylvania State Reps say that their new package of bills would provide better safety and security to domestic…
Armed man killed in standoff after breaking into home in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, source says
This post was originally published here - https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/collingdale-pennsylvania-burglary-standoff-police-delaware-county/ A man who broke into a home in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night is dead after a standoff with police disrupted an attempted burglary,…
Neighbors concerned with speeding following fiery motorcycle crash
This post was originally published here - https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/neighbors-concerned-with-speeding-following-fiery-motorcycle-crash SAN ANTONIO – This home security footage captures the moment a man on a motorcycle slid into a curb before catching fire at Wooden Fox and Oakwood…
Fire safety firm expands sponsorship of Weston Beach Race
This post was originally published here - https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/fire-safety-firm-expands-sponsorship-040000003.html A fire safety firm has stepped up its backing of the Weston Beach Race. DHA Fire Stopping will return for a third consecutive year as the event’s official fire training…
Google Quietly Drops Nest Cam (2nd Gen) to All-Time Low on Amazon, Turning It Into a Budget Home Security Pick
This post was originally published here - https://gizmodo.com/google-quietly-drops-nest-cam-2nd-gen-to-all-time-low-on-amazon-turning-it-into-a-budget-home-security-pick-2000743879 A bit of security can go a long way when it comes to making yourself a bit safer at home, or just adding a little bit…
Learn skills to help your community before, during, and after disaster
This post was originally published here - https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/certclasses-apr-july-2026 Take emergency preparedness classes with fellow Berkeleyans to learn practical skills you can use in your neighborhoods before, during, and after disasters. These skills are…
I went hands-on with the Aqara Camera Hub G350: a powerful indoor security camera that’s a wolf in rabbit’s clothing
This post was originally published here - https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/aqara-camera-hub-g350-review Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Aqara Camera Hub…
Firehalt to return to Fire Safety Event at NEC
This post was originally published here - https://internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com/firehalt-fse-nec/ Firehalt will attend the Fire Safety Event at the NEC in Hall 4 on stand H97 for the first time in several years. The company announced the appearance following its acquisition by SaveGuard in…
Teaching northern Nevada kids fire safety and prevention through example
This post was originally published here - https://dailydispatch.com/fire-news/nevada/teaching-kids-fire-safety-and-prevention-through-example/ Over the weekend, first responders say a child sparked a fire that destroyed a playground, and now fire officials are reminding the community that prevention…
Judge describes illegal immigrant burglary crew’s cross country operation as ‘Ocean’s Eleven-style conduct’
This post was originally published here - https://www.foxnews.com/us/judge-describes-illegal-immigrant-burglary-crews-cross-country-operation-oceans-eleven-style-conduct A sophisticated burglary ring tracked their victims with GPS, cut the power and slipped into darkened homes, leaving behind a…
Burglary Ring That Hit Michigan Homes Ends With Prison Sentence
This post was originally published here - https://wcrz.com/michigan-burglary-ring-sentenced/ A man tied to a burglary ring that hit homes across the country, including Mid-Michigan, is now headed to prison. Burglary Ring Targeted Homes Across Mid-Michigan Federal prosecutors say 29-year-old John…
Man arrested in connection with Chadbourn home invasion, robbery
This post was originally published here - https://www.wect.com/2026/04/09/man-arrested-connection-with-chadbourn-home-invasion-robbery/ COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – A man in Columbus County has been arrested following a home invasion and robbery last month. According to the Columbus County…
Tai Po blaze: no fire safety system checks before firm sent 85 shutdown notices
This post was originally published here - https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349426/tai-po-blaze-no-fire-safety-system-checks-firm-sent-85-shutdown-notices A fire services company did not conduct any on-site inspections and merely acted as a “rubber stamp” in submitting 85 notices…
1 dead, 1 in custody after burglars barricade inside Delco home, sources say
This post was originally published here - https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/1-dead-1-in-custody-after-burglars-barricade-inside-delco-home-sources-say/4382282/ An investigation is underway after a burglary escalated into a barricade situation on Tuesday night in Delaware County, leaving one…
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