Los Angeles Times

2 min. di lettura

DHAKA, Bangladesh - Investigators on Friday were still trying to determine what sparked an explosive fire in a densely packed historic section of the Bangladeshi capital that killed 67 people and injured as many as 41. Officials offered differing vie

You South Africa

1 min. di lettura

These types of cooking gels are highly flammable, says Marietjie Lutz from the department of chemistry and polymer science at Stellenbosch University. “Many gel fuels don’t create a highly visible flame. Users might believe the fuel is no longer burn

Trapper & Predator Caller

1 min. di lettura

Care and caution are necessary around any dye work. Make sure that your work area is clutter free so that you don’t trip into the fire or knock the camp stove over. Watch that your fire is not a three-alarm blaze because high flames don’t throw heat.

Horse & Hound

3 min. di lettura

A WARNING to equestrians to ensure they are doing all they can to protect yards and businesses from fire has been issued after an increase in incidents. NFU Mutual reported a year-on-year spike in the number of fire claims in 2018, while KBIS has als

Gourmet Traveller

2 min. di lettura

I first came to know of Oliver Costello and his amazing work through Groundswell Giving. Oli knows that there is right fire, and there is wrong fire. Firesticks is his life’s work; bringing Indigenous knowledge back onto Country to heal our environme

Backyard and Outdoor Living

1 min. di lettura

Whether you’re cooking for two, feeding the whole family or hosting a party, the Fire Table offers a 360° social cooking experience that gets everyone involved. With three cooking modes to choose from — an inner stainless-steel ring for consistent me

Four Wheeler

6 min. di lettura

MORNING MIST HUNG LOW TO THE GROUND, THE NEARBY COWS EXCHANGED THEIR morning greetings, and the smell of cinnamon rolls wafted through the sea of rooftop tents. The sun had scarcely risen over the campground, and Dan Cressall, a participant from Loga

The Guardian

3 min. di lettura

It’s clear from a recent litany of disasters – from the coronavirus pandemic to America’s deadliest wildfire in a century – there are forces that cannot be domesticated

How It Works

3 min. di lettura

Ever since our caveman ancestors rubbed two sticks together to produce embers, humans have evolved a fascination with fire. In a relationship which has defined our modern-day selves, fire transformed the way humans eat, stay warm and build global civ

Practical Horseman

2 min. di lettura

Fire isn’t the only danger that requires trained first responders. Here is a checklist that also can help in preparing for floods, natural disasters or other emergencies: ❏ Devise a plan to handle a variety of situations, including which members of f

Poets & Writers

1 min. di lettura

In the physics of fire, there is a chemical phenomenon known as a stoichiometric condition, in which a fire achieves the perfect burning ratio of oxygen to fuel—in other words, there is exactly enough air available for the fire to consume all of what

Backyard and Outdoor Living

2 min. di lettura

Everyone is drawn to fire. Having a chiminea or fire pit in your garden entices people to gather, relax and interact. It also extends the use of your outdoor living space, creating warmth and ambience all year round. And when it comes to woodfired co

NPR

2 min. di lettura

Winston-Salem officials said there is more ammonium nitrate at the plant that there was at 2013 Texas plant explosion that killed 15 people.

MiniMag

2 min. di lettura

Firefighters are some of the most fearless and brave people, choosing to work in a job that can get them killed on any given day, rather than an ordinary, safe desk job. People who choose to be firefighters are definitely not ordinary. They are extra

Woolworths TASTE

1 min. di lettura

Use hard wood to create long-burning coals and have a separate fire on the side to replenish coals if necessary. Keep the main fire small and keep it going. The ideal is glowing red coals and not active flames. Shift the coals around so they are not

Presidential Actions

2 min. di lettura

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, 2017 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION During Fire Prevention Week, we recognize the dangers posed by fires and emphasize the importance of fire prevention and preparation.  W

Unique Cars Australia

3 min. di lettura

MY SERIES 2 1970 E-type Jaguar caught fire a month ago. The full catastrophe was described in all its sad detail in unique Cars #460, explaining that the Lucas electrics – the weak link in so many old English cars – gave me the fright of my life. Sit

Car India

1 min. di lettura

A PUNE-BASED START-UP CALLED DECCALEAP TECHNOLOGIES HAVE launched new fire safety solutions for cars and domestic use. ‘F-Protekkt’ is for cars while ‘Thro’ caters to domestic fire safety. The former is priced at Rs 10,500 while the latter costs Rs 1

Old Cars Weekly

2 min. di lettura

The temperature finally rose above the 50-degree mark here at Old Cars HQ and we’re all itching to rip off the car covers, charge the batteries and hit the road in our old iron. But we won’t, at least not yet. First, we’ll have to de-winterize the ca

Los Angeles Times

2 min. di lettura

LOS ANGELES - A fire broke out in a 25-story Los Angeles residential building Wednesday morning, injuring eight people - including a 3-month-old baby - and triggering a large response from city firefighters. The blaze was reported by fire crews in th

The Christian Science Monitor

1 min. di lettura

Inspired by the courage of those fighting the raging wildfires in California and elsewhere, today’s contributor considers how even a glimpse of the power of divine Love arms us with a strength not our own, even when things seem hopeless.

Earth Garden

3 min. di lettura

IF A LEAF flutters or blows away before it hits the ground when you drop it, do not light a fire,Yuin elder Auntie Trish told me. It’s the clearest, simplest to follow explanation of how and when to light a fire that I have heard. But when both the l

Los Angeles Times

3 min. di lettura

Firefighters battled destructive fire Saturday that snaked through a hillside area of Goleta, one of several blazes that destroyed homes during a record-setting heat wave in Southern California. Fire firefighters spent the night and morning in pitche

Backyard and Outdoor Living

1 min. di lettura

For obvious reasons, safety is paramount when dealing with fire. Nobody wants to end the party with a trip to the emergency room, so taking a few sensible precautions when incorporating fire into your outdoor landscape is simply common sense. • Be su

Vegan Life Magazine

5 min. di lettura

So much happens when we venture out of our houses and into the great outdoors. We might feel the fresh breeze on our skin and feel awakened; feel the Earth under our feet as our mind starts to de-clutter, or we may even feel our creative blocks start

Los Angeles Times

3 min. di lettura

From the north and from the south, California is on fire. While communities in the Midwest woke up Saturday to snow on the ground, many Californians arose to a more threatening scene: their neighborhoods blanketed in a layer of ash, and the air thick

Los Angeles Times

3 min. di lettura

LOS ANGELES - A pillar of smoke and ash rose into the sky over Lake Hughes like an erupting volcano. Firefighters hustled to save nearby structures as flames swirled and feasted on dry brush and timber. If the explosive blaze that crews battled in th

Overland Journal

1 min. di lettura

Fire often happens when you least expect it and without your consent. When it does, it’s important to control the flames quickly. If it’s out of control, you probably should have already called 911. If you are in a remote location or on the road, qui

Inside Out

3 min. di lettura

Historically, fire has been key to the success of human survival – warning off predators and providing warmth, light and heat to cook food. While we no longer require such protections, we are no less drawn to an open flame. “A fireplace anchors a hom

Futurity

2 min. di lettura

As Aboriginal people have known for tens of thousands of years, some species of birds in the Northern Territory of Australia seem to spread fires intentionally to make food collection easier. “This is not a new discovery,” says Mark Bonta, assistant