E-Bike Lithium-ion Battery Sparks Fire in Bronx, Leaving Residents Out in the Cold
Update: Deadly Bronx High-Rise Fire Caused by Space Heater, Investigation Focused on Malfunctioning Door
Christmas Fire in Yonkers Displaces 11 Families, Injures 13 Firefighters
Trapped Children Thrown Out of Window to Escape Bronx House Fire
Two Teens Escape Manhattan Building After Lithium Battery Fire
On December 18, 2021, a fire broke out on the fourth floor of a Manhattan high rise apartment building. With smoke billowing from the windows and flames enveloping the building, two teenagers managed to escape the blaze by climbing out of the window and holding on to an exterior pole to lower themselves down. This Read More »
Apartment Fire Safety Every Kid Should Know
The uptick in apartment fires in New York City is alarming. The more kids understand about the dangers of fire and how to prevent one, the safer everyone will be. Share these fire prevention tips with your loved ones and children to prevent a devastating fire. If you or someone you know has been a victim Read More »
How to Extinguish a Lithium Battery Fire
So many of our daily gadgets contain lithium batteries, including cell phones, tablets, and laptops. These batteries have been known to ignite into fires and these fires are becoming more and more common place. These fires are no joke, they carry the potential for extreme harm and even death. If you or a loved one Read More »
Explosion-Fire in Brooklyn Multifamily Property Leaves Six Hurt, Dozens Displaced
Who Can Be Held Responsible For a Lithium Battery Fire?
Lithium battery fires can be devastating. Since these types of batteries are in most of our everyday technology and appliances, it’s no wonder these harrowing explosions have made recent headlines. While we know they can lead to burns, scars, lacerations, and worse, who pays for the claim once it’s filed? These cases are complicated, which Read More »
Serious Apartment Fire in Bronx Injures 4 Firefighters
On October 8, 2021, at approximately 10 p.m. the FDNY received a call regarding a house fire in the Bronx. Upon arrival, the fire authorities witnessed multiple houses that were engulfed in flames, with smoke billowing from the top. The fire originally started on East 143rd Street, but quickly spread to three surrounding buildings. Firefighters Read More »
