Fires & Burns Archives

Vehicles Recalled Due To Fire Hazards

Posted on July 14, 2016July 11, 2022

While there’s a risk of fire after an accident, it’s not something we expect from a supposedly perfectly functioning vehicle. Even though newer vehicles are using alternate power sources like batteries, automobiles have been historically powered by gasoline, a fuel source designed to burn incredibly efficiently and quickly. Car manufacturers pride themselves on creating the […]

Workplace Explosions: How And Why They Happen

Posted on June 24, 2016July 11, 2022

No one ever wants to experience a workplace injury, but what happens if the worst comes to pass? While not all workplaces are equally susceptible to workplace explosions, if you work an industrial job with plenty of machinery around, it’s a grim possibility. In 2014, 137 people were killed by fires and explosions at work […]

Causes Of E-cigarette Explosions

Posted on June 8, 2016July 11, 2022

Smoking e-cigarettes, also known as “vaping,” is a rapidly growing alternative to smoking cigarettes in the U.S. Introduced to the market in 2007, sales of e-cigarettes are estimated to be worth around $1.5 billion each year in the U.S. alone, with more than 2.5 million Americans using the products. They’re marketed as the healthier alternative […]

Clothing Fires: Flammability Hazards To Be Aware Of

Posted on May 13, 2016July 11, 2022

Burns are traumatic, life-changing injuries. While the safest advice is to avoid fire altogether, that isn’t possible for most of us. If you’re ever in a situation where fire is a danger, it’s important to make sure you’ve taken as many safety precautions as possible to prevent greater injury. An easy way to do that […]

E-cigarettes Pose Fire And Burn Hazards

Posted on April 25, 2016July 11, 2022

Since their debut on the market in 2007, e-cigarettes have been gaining popularity across the nation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency reports that over 2.5 million Americans use this device and the number of users is estimated to grow. Marketers highlight e-cigarettes as the safer alternative to regular cigarettes because they use vapor instead of […]

Finesilver Curve Kryptonite For Big Rigs

Posted on April 8, 2016July 11, 2022

On Sunday, April 10, a big rig tipped over around 9:15 a.m. Reports claim the driver was transporting 700 pounds of ice, when it approached the I-10 West ramp, around the curve of the I-35 South. The incident caused the I-10 West to shut down for a few hours. Police officers believe the weight of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]