Category: Fires and Firefighters

How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.
What to Know About Cargo Plane That Overran Its Runway, Killing 5 in Miami

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The plane was operating as part of Amazon’s cargo fleet and had flown from Puerto Rico. It crashed into several vehicles after overrunning the runway.
Laptop Fire on American Airlines Flight Injures at Least One Passenger

The New York Times – Travel:
Flight attendants used a fireproof bag to contain the computer after its lithium battery began smoking. One passenger was treated on the ground for injuries.
Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral is Revived after Russian Drone Strike

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Volunteers and priests rallied to clean up Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral, still smelling of smoke from a massive blaze, for an anniversary celebration.
Extreme Heat Is the New Normal

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Firefighters in Phoenix race to save lives in a city that’s only getting hotter.
Windy Weather Could Worsen Pacific Northwest Fires

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Forecasters expect winds to pick up in eastern Washington and Oregon on Friday and Saturday, but not to be as strong as last weekend’s were.
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Spokane Wildfire

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested after a witness reported seeing him kneeling near the ignition site, officials said. Winds were forecast to increase Friday and Saturday, bringing a return to extremely critical fire weather.
Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Firefighters were hopeful that weather conditions in Washington state could improve their efforts, but worried that fire might spread to a canyon, where it could expand rapidly.
Southwest Airlines Imposes Further Limits on Portable Chargers on Flights

The New York Times – Business:
Starting on April 20, the airline will limit passengers to one lithium battery-powered portable charger per person.
Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier

The New York Times – Business:
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
Edison Will Reduce Executive Bonuses as a Result of the Eaton Fire

The New York Times – Business:
Southern California Edison had said its electrical equipment most likely caused the blaze, which destroyed much of Altadena, a Los Angeles suburb.
Edison Files Claims Against Los Angeles County and Others on Eaton Fire

Southern California Edison said its equipment most likely started the Eaton Fire but asserted that government agencies and other businesses shared liability for the devastation.