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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.

FEMA slammed over Hawaii wildfire response failures

Exclusive: Federal Emergency Management Agency faces scathing criticism from disaster specialists over insufficient planning and resource allocation ahead of catastrophic Maui wildfires, raising urgent questions about national readiness.

Palisades Fire suspect remains in prison custody

Exclusive: The man accused of sparking the devastating Palisades wildfire continues to be held without bail as authorities build their case against him. Latest developments from the ongoing investigation.

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.

Florida man charged with arson in Palisades fire

A Florida man faces serious arson charges after allegedly starting the devastating Palisades fire that destroyed multiple homes and prompted mass evacuations in Palm Beach County.

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.

Woman dies in Miami Beach Tesla fire tragedy

Shocking details emerge as 66-year-old Julie Eibinder dies trapped inside her burning Tesla Model S in Miami Beach, raising urgent questions about electric vehicle safety and emergency response protocols.

Mother electrocuted charging phone in bath

A 31-year-old mother died instantly after being electrocuted while charging her mobile phone in the bath, prompting urgent electrical safety warnings from investigators.

Mediterranean Crisis: Deadly Floods and Wildfires Ravage Europe

Southern Europe faces a dual climate catastrophe as violent storms trigger fatal floods and landslides from the French Alps to Tuscany, while fierce wildfires force mass evacuations in Spain. The latest in a series of extreme weather events gripping the c

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.

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.

Store's 'Get Pregnant, Get Refund' Offer Sparks Fury

A major UK electrical retailer faces a feminist backlash over a controversial promotion offering a full refund on purchases to women who fall pregnant within a month. Critics slam the 'free microwave' offer as deeply regressive and irresponsible.

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