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Two dead, five injured in Los Angeles house fire

A devastating house fire in Sunland, Los Angeles has resulted in multiple casualties with emergency services responding to the deadly incident that has left the community in shock.

iPad battery explosion sparks devastating house fire

A charging iPad burst into flames in an Essex home, causing extensive damage and forcing a family to flee for their lives in the middle of the night. The dramatic incident serves as a stark warning about lithium-ion battery safety.

3 appliances never to plug into extension leads

Electrical safety experts reveal the dangerous appliances that could cause fires or damage your home when plugged into extension cords. Discover which common devices pose the greatest risk.

Artificial Lightning Makes Our Technology Safer

Discover how British engineers are harnessing the power of simulated lightning strikes to test and protect everything from aircraft to household electronics from nature's most powerful electrical forces.

Faulty wiring suspected in child death house fire

A coronial inquest into the tragic death of a three-year-old boy in a Darwin social housing fire reveals faulty electrical wiring may have caused the blaze that claimed his young life.

Amazon Safety Recall: Popular Products Pose Fire Risk

UK consumers warned as multiple best-selling Amazon products, including hair straighteners and travel adaptors, are urgently recalled due to serious safety risks posing fire and electric shock dangers.

Geelong Ute Destroyed in Dramatic Service Station Blaze

A ute was completely destroyed by a ferocious fire that erupted at a Smiths service station in Torquay, Victoria. Emergency crews battled the intense blaze, preventing a potential catastrophe. No injuries were reported.

Paris Hilton Mini Fridges Recalled Over Fire Risk

A major product recall has been issued for Paris Hilton-branded mini fridges sold in the UK. The appliances pose a serious fire hazard due to faulty compressors. Here's how to check if you're affected and what to do.

Mum's Fire Safety Hell in Manchester Flat

Exclusive: A Manchester mother's nightmare ordeal as electrical sparks from an upstairs flat ignite a major fire safety scare, exposing potential landlord negligence and leaving a family in fear.

Major Factory Fire in Liverpool Speke - Emergency Response

Emergency services are at the scene of a significant fire at a industrial unit on Dunlop Road in Speke, Liverpool. Multiple fire crews are working to contain the blaze, with residents urged to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed due to large

Major Tower Block Fire in White City, London

A significant fire broke out in a White City residential tower, prompting a massive response from the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police. No casualties reported.

Major Fire Engulfs Witham Industrial Estate in Essex

A massive fire has torn through an industrial estate in Witham, Essex, sending plumes of thick black smoke across the county. Emergency services are on the scene as residents are urged to stay indoors and keep windows closed.

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