Saving Lives and Properties: Best Practices for Fire Prevention in Buildings
Fire prevention in residential buildings is a critical concern that involves implementing measures to prevent the outbreak of fires and minimize their impact should they occur. Property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions in residential structures; failure to do so can result in tragic consequences of injury, property damage, or death. In Read More »
Liability in Flames: How Property Owner Negligence Can Contribute to Serious Fires
Property owner negligence in the greater New York City area stands as a significant yet often overlooked catalyst for fire hazards, posing severe risks to both property and life. Neglecting the upkeep and safety protocols of buildings not only endangers the occupants but can also lead to devastating fires that cause extensive damage, injury, or Read More »
A Blazing Mistake: How Poor Construction Practices Can Lead to Devastating Fires
In the fast-paced New York City construction environment, the line between safety and peril can be alarmingly thin. Poor construction practices, often overlooked or underestimated, stand as a significant hazard in the built environment, particularly in escalating fire risks. From the misuse of materials to inadequate structural designs, these subpar methods not only compromise the Read More »
Analysis Shows Evidence of a TBI in Maine Mass Shooter’s Brain Tissue
On October 25, 2023, an Army reservist opened fire in a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people. Boston University researchers who analyzed a sample of 40-year-old reservist Robert Card’s brain tissue found evidence of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI is a stressful injury to the brain caused by an Read More »
Marble Hill Avenue Fire Caused by Lithium-ion Batteries Injures at Least 10 and Displaces Multiple Residents
On Monday afternoon, March 11, a fast-moving fire in a multi-story building in New York City’s Marble Hill neighborhood injured at least four civilians and six firefighters, according to the FDNY. The fire started under the ground-floor stairwell and quickly spread to the roof of the four-story apartment building. According to FDNY Chief Malcom Moore, Read More »
Maintenance Matters: How Regular Upkeep Can Prevent Fire Tragedies
Nearly nine million people call the Five Boroughs of New York City home. As one of the most densely-populated cities in the United States, New York residents face many challenges. One of these is fire risks due to a lack of upkeep in residential structures like apartment buildings. In this guide, we will present the Read More »
NYC Dept of Buildings Found 17 Illegally Converted Rooms in Home Where Man Died in Fire
A single-family home in the Bronx located on Grand Avenue where a fire broke out and killed one person was illegally converted into single-room housing, according to the NYC Department of Buildings. The fire started shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday at the three-story structure. The FDNY believes the blaze began on the second story Read More »
When Equipment Fails: Understanding the Risks of Fire from Faulty Appliances
In the bustling urban landscape of New York City, where the pace of life never slows, the last thing residents need is the added hassle and danger of faulty appliances. Yet, this issue is more prevalent than many might think, affecting countless New Yorkers every day. This article’s aim is to provide a comprehensive overview Read More »
Lithium-ion Battery Causes Harlem Fire, Claiming the Life of One Man, Injuring 17 Others
An e-bike battery was the cause of a deadly apartment building fire in Harlem, killing Fazil Khan, a 27-year-old graduate of Columbia Journalism School, and injuring 17 others. The fire occurred on Friday afternoon, February 23, on the third floor of a six-story, 31-unit building at 2 St. Nicholas Place in Hamilton Heights. Raging flames Read More »
Early Morning Fire Leaves One Dead in Three-Story Bronx Apartment Building
A two-alarm fire broke out in an apartment building on 237 East 176 th Street in Mount Hope at 6:11 a.m. on Thursday, February 15, leaving one person dead and another in critical condition. Four other people were displaced. Officials say the fire started on the third floor of the three-story building before spreading to Read More »
