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Fire Prevention News

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2025

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A recent study published in Environmental Science and Technology reveals that flame retardants commonly used in lithium-ion battery enclosures do not offer proven fire safety benefits. The research warns that these chemicals may pose serious health risks.
Study finds flame retardants in Lithium-Ion battery cases lack proven fire safety benefits
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The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has been actively spraying Citrotech along evacuation routes and near homeless encampments to prevent potential fire outbreaks. The spray is environmentally friendly and safe for use around homes and schools.
A citrus-based natural fire retardant is being tested on dry vegetation to prevent wildfires
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In the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, certain homes have remarkably withstood recent wildfires thanks to innovative fire-resistant designs. A notable example is a local couple who incorporated several fire resistant materials and features.
Homes made from innovative and fire resistant materials withstood Cali fires better
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As wildfires wreak havoc in Southern California, particularly Los Angeles, a pressing question arises: Is this the new reality in an era of climate emergencies? A review by CNN indicates it is a combination of both human factors and natural conditions.
"No water system in the world could have handled the Los Angeles Fires": Possible strategies to minimize future damage

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