BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Multiple fire departments are receiving fire blankets to better combat electric vehicle fires. Officials said the blankets help to smother electric vehicle fires, lessen the ...

More than 80,000 electric vehicles are registered in North Carolina. They are great for a lot of things, but a big concern is how hard it can be to put out an EV that's on fire. Other WRAL Top Stories ...

Firefighters with Arvada Fire have two new tools to help them battle electric vehicle fires, including an electric vehicle fire blanket and the turtle fire system. These kinds of fires are very ...

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — It’s happening more and more: Electric vehicles catching fire, which can be particularly stubborn and dangerous to get under control. Now, thanks to a $2,500 grant from E-470, ...

A Maryland fire department uses a new tool to put out electric vehicle fires more quickly with less impact on the environment. Studies show electric and hybrid vehicles catch fire less frequently than ...

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), ...

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A fire blanket is almost exactly what it sounds like. It's an incredibly handy safety tool designed with fire-resistant materials (like treated wool, fiberglass or types of woven nylon) and sealed a ...

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn (WTVF) — In the ongoing transition towards electric vehicles (EVs), fire safety concerns have emerged as a focal point for fire departments across regions. Montgomery County Fire ...

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 ...

Franklin Fire Company said the fire began along the 5200 block of Fetterhoff Chapel Road in Guilford Township just after 1 ...