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Space Heater Leads To Home Fire In South San Antonio

Posted on March 5, 2016July 11, 2022

With the recent cold front that hit much of Texas, many homeowners are looking for ways to keep warm. Unfortunately, for one South San Antonio family, their intentions to beat the cold turned into a dangerous house fire that eventually spread throughout the neighborhood. The incident occurred early Thursday morning on the 1400 block of […]

6 Fire Hazards In Your Home Right Now

Posted on March 4, 2016July 11, 2022

A majority of fires take place in the home. These fires can cause serious property damage, injuries, and death. Many individuals may not realize how dangerous their home can currently be. A home can have multiple fire hazards at any given moment. It is important to realize what these dangers are and how you can […]

Defective Respironics Ventilator Lawsuits

Posted on March 2, 2016July 11, 2022

Some claim that Respironics brand ventilators are defective and can lead to patient injury or death. Respironics is self-described as a “leader in the sleep and respiratory markets.” The company manufactured a variety of different ventilators to help people living with conditions like sleep apnea and other respiratory disorders. Respironics has issued various recalls of […]

Evenflo Recalls Their Transitions 3-in-1 Booster Seats

Posted on February 26, 2016July 11, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced that Evenflo, the popular manufacturer of juvenile products, is recalling their Transitions 3-in-1 Booster Seats. The car seat was designed to protect children while they rode in vehicles. Reports suggest that children are at greater risks of injury because of their accessibility to the central front adjuster […]

Crews Responding To Large Explosion At San Antonio Cement Company

Posted on February 24, 2016July 11, 2022

Flash fire at Capital Cement plant in northeast San Antonio injures three workers. What crews are calling a ” flash fire” ripped through a San Antonio coal mill at a cement plant owned by Capital Cement around 2:00pm today. According to first responders, three men who worked at the plant were transported to nearby hospitals […]

Improvements Aim To Reduce Pedestrian & Bicyclist Deaths In San Antonio

Posted on February 23, 2016April 20, 2023

The city of San Antonio is taking measures to reduce the number of pedestrians and cyclists that are killedin avoidable traffic accidents. In recent years, approximately 50 pedestrians and bicyclists have been killed in San Antonio traffic accidents, and now the city is taking action. Officials announced that they would be making improvements to the […]

How Do You Get Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

Posted on February 19, 2016July 11, 2022

Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when too much of the gas enters into your system. Burning fuel-gas, kerosene, charcoal, or oil emit carbon monoxide. The gas replaces oxygen in your blood causing your cells to die and your organs to malfunction. If not prevented or treated, carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal. Known as the silent […]

Train Carrying Tons Of Crude Oil Derails In West Virginia

Posted on February 17, 2016July 11, 2022

A train that was hauling millions of pounds of oil from North Dakota to Virginia derailed on Monday, resulting in evacuations and oil leaking into a nearby river. Initial reports indicate that 12 or 13 cars derailed when a CSX train crashed just outside of Boomer in West Virginia. The train was in route from […]

The Dangers Of Space Heaters

Posted on February 12, 2016July 11, 2022

When winter rolls around, a space heater sounds like a wonderful option for some homes. If a house is too big to use central heating or if homeowners simply want to save money, space heaters offer an alternative to getting homes warm and toasty. These devices are portable devices that you can place in the […]

Bridgestone Trailer Tires Recalled

Posted on February 5, 2016July 11, 2022

When you replace old tires with new ones, you expect them to work the way they should. You should not have to worry about their safety, particularly if they are new. However, one tire company sent out notice that their recent tires are not suitable for use. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Bridgestone […]