Major fire on Fremantle Highway could have been prevented, expert says

1 month ago

Four trucks destroyed in suspicious blaze at transport company in Oss

NL Times

A fire early Sunday morning destroyed four trucks and a trailer at a transport company in Oss, with authorities suspecting arson. Despite efforts to control the blaze, the four trucks and trailer were completely destroyed, while two other trucks were saved after being moved in time. Firefighters worked tirelessly, gaining control of the fire by 3 a.m., though they spent …

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2 months ago

How can you stop batteries from catching fire? Perhaps by adding some water.

Live Mint

SYDNEY—When a lithium-ion battery catches fire, it can burn hotter than a blow torch. The quest for water-based batteries that are difficult, or impossible, to set on fire has attracted millions of dollars in government funding, as well as backing from global investors and power companies lured by manufacturers’ claims of not only improved safety but also lower costs. Smaller …

Energy Water Battery Power Batteries Ess

2 months, 1 week ago

Lithium-ion batteries causing fires, dangers on California freeways, sparking calls for safety improvements

LA Times

For more than two days, a vital shipping passageway in the Port of L.A. was shut down, and the cause was surprising to some. A big rig overturned, sparking a fierce lithium-ion battery blaze that spewed toxic gases, snarled port traffic and resulted in what one official said was massive economic losses from delayed shipments. Safety basics These batteries are …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Abandoned ships and boats being left to rot a hidden problem in Sydney Harbour

ABC

On Sydney Harbour's pristine waters, there is no shortage of lavish yachts, eye-wateringly expensive catamarans and giant cruise ships. "I was blissfully unaware because I was just enjoying the harbour, having a great time on the boat," the avid Sydney sailor said. "The main game is to rid the harbour of junk boats, redundant eyesores, decaying wharves and jetties, and …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

A fire on board an oil tanker off Germany's Baltic Sea coast has been extinguished

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A fire that broke out …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Big rig with lithium ion batteries flips in San Pedro, sparking hazardous fire, closing freeway

LA Times

A big rig containing lithium ion batteries overturned in San Pedro Thursday afternoon, sparking a fire that reportedly led at least one battery to explode. A hazardous fire broke out in San Pedro around noon on Thursday after a big rig carrying lithium ion batteries overturned, causing at least one battery to explode, authorities said. Los Angeles City Fire Department …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Massive fire on cargo container ship off Goa coast; fire-fighting ops on

Hindustan Times

A massive fire erupted on a container cargo merchant vessel about 102 nautical miles south west of Goa on Friday. On receiving the information, the Indian Coast Guard diverted the ship to proceed to the distressed vessel with maximum speed. According to the statement by Coast Guard, the ship is carrying Maritime Dangerous Goods cargo and explosions have been occurring …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters injured in Wilmington truck explosion file lawsuit

LA Times

Aerial view of the aftermath of an explosion of a semi-truck in Wilmington in February that injured several firefighters. Firefighters had positioned their vehicles around the fire that was burning two large compressed natural gas tanks that helped power the vehicle. Seven of the firefighters filed the lawsuit, which also names the manufacturer of the gas tanks and fuel system …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Burnt-out Fremantle Highway cargo ship arrives at Rotterdam port

NL Times

The Fremantle Highway is expected to arrive in Rotterdam on Saturday, nearly two months after a fire broke out on the cargo ship. The Fremantle Highway had more than 3,700 cars on board at the time of the fire, including nearly 500 electric cars. Een bijzonder beeld midden op zee, het zwaar gehavende schip Fremantle Highway passeert cruise schip AidaPrima …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Traffic, wet concrete, and a collision with a fire truck: Robotaxis cause chaos in San Francisco after expansion

The Independent

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1 year, 4 months ago

Salvage firms begin removing cars from Fremantle Highway after cargo ship fire

NL Times

Salvage companies started with the removal of cars from the burned-out cargo ship, Fremantle Highway, on Saturday morning. The vehicles are being removed from the ship via a car wash that was installed on the ship, recovery companies Boskalis and Multraship said through a spokesperson. It eventually emerged that about a thousand vehicles on the lower four decks still appeared …

Cars Ship Fremantle Highway Boskalis Salvage Companies

1 year, 4 months ago

Some cars on burnt Fremantle Highway may be saved

NL Times

A “large number of cars” on the lower decks of the Fremantle HIghway are still “intact,” said Richard Janssen, director of the salvage company Smit Salvage to NOS Radio 1 Journaal. “It showed, at least from the visual inspection, that the cars are in a somewhat or reasonably normal condition.” On the ship's upper decks, “they are so damaged that …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Towing of burning cargo ship has been canceled for the time being

NL Times

The towing of the burning cargo ship Fremantle Highway to a site north of the Wadden Island of Schiermonnikoog has been canceled for the time being, Rijkswaterstaat reported. "Should the salvage company begin towing now, it is not without risk, and the safety and health of the crew always comes first," RWS said. According to RWS, the condition of the …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Salvagers on board burning ship for a new towing connection

NL Times

Salvagers were on board the burning cargo ship Fremantle Highway on Friday afternoon to establish a secure towing connection, according to the Coast Guard, NOS reported. Moreover, there is uncertainty whether the arrival of the cargo ship would be approved, said a spokesperson for the Rotterdam port to NOS. On Friday, it was reported that there are not 25, but …

Board Cargo Ship Electric Cars

1 year, 5 months ago

Fear for ecological disaster as efforts continue to keep burning cargo ship from sinking

NL Times

The Dutch Coast Guard and other emergency services are still fighting to extinguish a fire on a cargo ship carrying 3,000 cars on the North Sea north of Ameland and keep the vessel from sinking. If the ship, which flies under the flag of Panama, does sink, it would be a disaster for the North Sea and the Wadden Sea, …

Disaster Ship Sea Cargo Ship Van Galen

1 year, 5 months ago

Fire crews’ fears over electric car blazes as they are having to double the crews sent to deal with them because their batteries cause ‘rocket-like’ infernos

Daily Mail

'Rocket-like' infernos caused by electric vehicle batteries are forcing fire brigades to double the crews sent to blazes involving the technology. But fire chiefs are now sending two units for electric vehicles or hybrids that have lithium-ion batteries. But fire chiefs are now sending two units for electric vehicles or hybrids that have lithium-ion batteries Experts warn the 'dash for …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Fiery derailments renew Americans’ focus on railroad safety

Associated Press

— Americans are renewing their focus on railroad safety after a string of recent derailments, especially two fiery ones involving hazardous chemicals in Ohio and Minnesota that prompted evacuations. FLAMMABLE TRAIN RULES Regulators established a set of safety rules for trains hauling large amounts of crude oil, ethanol or other flammable liquids in 2015 after several fiery derailments, including one …

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1 year, 9 months ago

United Firefighters Union Australia warns governments to address lithium-ion battery fire risks during electric vehicle crashes

ABC

The firefighters' union has urged the federal government to reduce the risks posed by electric vehicles and other lithium-ion battery technologies. Key points: The main firefighters' union says the public needs to be more aware of the risks posed by lithium-battery fires EV fires are difficult to put out and can release toxic gases After a crash, EV owners are …

Car Mason Risks Mcconville Battery Fires Vehicles Ev Ufua

1 year, 11 months ago

Australia 'not prepared' for fire risk of lithium-ion batteries used in e-scooters, bikes, cars, say firefighters

ABC

Australia is "not prepared" for the risk posed by lithium-ion batteries — used in electric scooters, bikes and cars — which have been linked to hundreds of fires across the country, a firefighters' union has warned. Key points: Electric cars, scooters and bikes use lithium-ion batteries, which have varying degrees of fire risk International research indicates hundreds of lithium-ion battery …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Firefighters renew warning of rise in fires caused by e-bikes

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Firefighters have renewed a safety warning about “incredibly concerning” fires …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Concerns over growing number of fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in e-scooters and e-bikes

ABC

Hundreds of fires across Australia have been linked to lithium-ion batteries, which are used to power light electric vehicles like e-scooters and e-bikes. Key points: Fire and Rescue NSW is responding to more than three fires every week involving lithium-ion batteries This week, a Brisbane house fire was started by an e-scooter battery exploding The Competition and Consumer Commission is …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Fears fires caused by lithium-ion batteries will 'increase considerably' as popularity of electric scooters rises

ABC

Firefighters are concerned the number of residential blazes being triggered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries will "increase considerably" over coming years, as devices like electric scooters become more popular. Key points: Two fatal fires in Brisbane and Logan are believed to have been caused by a charging battery Lithium-ion batteries can be found in almost every battery-powered domestic item "Typically" fires …

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2 years, 7 months ago

85ft superyacht goes up in flames

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said: “Police were called at 12.10pm today to …

Devon Torquay Morning Headlines

2 years, 10 months ago

Toxic fume danger as experts called in to extinguish lithium battery fire on Atlantic cargo ship

The Independent

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Ship Batteries Extinguish Lithium

2 years, 11 months ago

Coast Guard announces safety rules after deadly boat fire

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard has announced new safety rules following a deadly blaze that killed 34 people on a scuba diving boat off the California coast more than two years ago, including installation of fire detection and suppression equipment. The new rules were expected after Congress mandated in December 2020 that the Coast Guard review its regulations for …

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2 years, 11 months ago

More than two years after Conception dive boat fire, Coast Guard unveils new safety rules

LA Times

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced new fire safety rules for small boats more than two years after the deadliest maritime disaster in modern California history, and more than a year after Congress passed legislation requiring it to do so. After the deadly fire, a Times investigation revealed the dive boat had been exempted by the Coast Guard from stricter …

Safety Escape California Rules Boat Coast Passenger

3 years, 4 months ago

Relatives of Conception fire victims sue U.S Coast Guard

Daily Mail

The families of 34 people killed in the Conception dive boat fire two years ago filed a lawsuit against the U.S Court Guard on Wednesday. All crew members were sleeping and by the time they woke up, they could not assist the victims An investigation by the National Safety Transportation Board found that Truth Aquatics was at fault for not …

Passengers School Truth California Boat Crew Coast

3 years, 6 months ago

At least 6 injured in cargo ship fire at Manila wharf

The Independent

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5 years ago

Coast Guard slow to act on fire dangers of lithium-ion batteries

LA Times

Nearly a year before 34 people were killed in a fire aboard the dive boat Conception, a second vessel owned by the same charter company began a three-day voyage around the Channel Islands. But the U.S. Coast Guard didn’t sound major alarms about the fire risk of the batteries until after the Labor Day fire aboard the Conception, the worst …

Safety Passengers Navy Vision Battery Power California

5 years, 3 months ago

Coast Guard issues safety bulletin on battery charging, preparedness after California boat fire

LA Times

The Coast Guard has issued new emergency safety requirements to passenger vessels in the wake of the Labor Day boat fire off Santa Cruz Island that killed 34 people. The Coast Guard is “detaining” vessels for potential fire and safety issues that didn’t draw attention until the Sept. 2 fire, said another source who is not authorized to speak publicly …

Safety Passengers Emergency California Boat Crew Coast

Major fire on Fremantle Highway could have been prevented, expert says

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