At least 4 dead in NYC e-bike store fire, officials say
A fire at an e-bike shop in Manhattan on Tuesday marks the latest in a growing list of deadly blazes that have been tied to lithium-ion batteries in devices including e-bikes.
CPSC to hold forum on lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes after string of deadly fires
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) plans to hold a forum to further investigate safety issues with lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes following a sting of deadly fires.
Amazon, Target modify deliveries in areas with poor air quality
Amazon is cutting delivery routes short in places affected by poor air quality, while Target's order pickup service may not operate in the most affected areas.
American Airlines allowing passengers to rebook without fees as wildfire smoke impacts Northeast, mid-Atlantic
American Airlines is allowing passengers to rebook flights without change fees because of wildfire smoke from Canada that is affecting airport operations.
FAA delays flights for 5 major US airports so far, as Canada wildfire smoke impacts visibility
The FAA announced flight delays at New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, North Carolina, airports Thursday amid Canada's wildfires.
New York City apartment fire injures 4 people, officials investigating possible e-bike connection
NYFD officials said a fire broke out at an apartment on West 190th Street, putting four people in cardiac arrest. Officials are investigating if an e-bike caused it.
First responders sound alarm over EV batteries after electric F-150s burst into flames: 'Totally different'
Michael O'Brian of the International Fire Chiefs Association and volunteer firefighter David Dalrymple joined 'Fox & Friends First' to warn of EV batteries' fire hazard.
Disneyland California animatronic dragon fire reportedly prompts park to suspend similar effects globally
Disneyland and other parks are suspending fire effects worldwide after a 45-foot-tall Maleficent Dragon burst into flames during a live "Fantasmic!" show in Anaheim, California.
Massive Disney prop bursts into flames during live 'Fantasmic!' show
The Maleficent Dragon became engulfed in flames during Disneyland's "Fantasmic!" show in California, prompting some cast members to evacuate Frontierland.
Tanker truck hauling heating oil in Maryland erupts in flames after crash
A truck carrying heating oil in Maryland burst into flames Friday after it crashed along Interstate 795 in the Baltimore area, leaving the driver hospitalized in serious condition.
Small fire on Spirit Airlines flight diverted to Jacksonville blamed on vaping device battery: report
The overhead bin fire that caused a Spirit Airlines plane to divert course Wednesday to Jacksonville was caused by a vaping device, a passenger says.
Demoted FDNY chiefs sue ‘political operative’ fire commissioner
Four FDNY assistant chiefs sued FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh for demoting them and others, alleging New York City Mayor Eric Adams' appointee is a "political operative" jeopardizing public safety.
Feds seeking information from Tesla on crash into fire truck that left driver dead
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking information from Tesla about a fatal crash in Contra Costa County, California on Feb. 18.
Lithium-ion battery fires fuel household concerns
Lithium-ion batteries are fueling homeowner's concerns after the batteries caused a series of fires. Lithium-ion battery fires occur when the battery overheats or a defect.
Firefighters warn a Tesla fire is 'one of our worst nightmares'
U.S. fire departments are reporting increased challenges in putting out fires involving electric vehicles such as Teslas, as electric vehicles are capturing a greater market share.
Egg farm fire investigation in Connecticut is underway
An investigation into a blaze at an egg farm in Bozrah, Connecticut is currently ongoing, according to a statement Monday from egg producer Hillandale Farms.
Tesla ‘spontaneously’ catches fire on California freeway, officials say
A Tesla Model S became engulfed in flames after the vehicle's battery compartment "spontaneously" combusted while driving on a freeway near Sacramento, California, on Saturday.
Amazon semi-truck carrying 8,000 pounds of packages goes up in flames
An Amazon tractor-trailer carrying 8,000 pounds of merchandise caught fire on Interstate 15 on Friday, leaving many of the packages unsalvagable, the California Highway Patrol said.
Pennsylvania Tesla bursts into flames, photos show unrecognizable metal husk
A Tesla vehicle burst into flames while driving on a Pennsylvania highway Tuesday morning, requiring firefighters to use 12,000 gallons of water to extinguish it.
California wildfire may be caused by company machine failure
A Northern California wildfire that killed two people may have been caused by a problem with a machine operated by a wood products company, Roseburg Forest Products Co.