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Category: Fires and Firefighters
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Driverless Taxis Blocked Ambulance and Patient Later Died, San Francisco Fire Dept. Says
Two Cruise taxis delayed an ambulance carrying a car accident victim to a hospital, a department report said. The company said it was not at fault.
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Hawaiian Electric Pushes Back on Blame for Deadly Wildfire
Hawaiian Electric says power was shut off and an initial fire put out before a second blaze razed Lahaina. The county continues to blame the company.
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Hawaii’s Big Utility Pushes Back on Blame for Deadly Wildfire
Hawaiian Electric says power was shut off and an initial fire put out before a second blaze razed Lahaina. The county continues to blame the company.
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Hawaii Wildfires Spur Insurers to Reassess the State’s Risk
Hawaii has long been a low-risk and profitable market for insurers, but the Maui disaster could change that, and even have a global ripple effect.
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Hawaiian Electric Was Warned of System Fragility Before Maui Wildfire
The utility knew it needed to upgrade its equipment but did not make changes that could have reduced risks of fires, energy experts said.
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Why Hawaii Is Scrutinizing Hawaiian Electric in the Maui Fire
The utility company’s share price has tumbled after lawsuits were filed seeking to hold it accountable for the blaze, which has killed more than 100 people.
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Wildfires and Heat Transform Italy and Greece Into Tourism Nightmares
Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.
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Dragon at Disneyland’s ‘Fantasmic!’ Performance Catches Fire
At least six workers were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire on Saturday night at the California theme park, but no one was seriously hurt, officials said.
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Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-Bikes and Other Devices Pose Fire Risks
The New York Times – Business:The batteries, also found in phones, laptops, toothbrushes and other items, have caused about 200 fires and six deaths in New York City this year, fire officials say. Here’s what to know about safety.