All articles tagged with #house fires
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is currently battling flames and smoke from two houses on fire, with a third alarm ordered to assist. The fires are located at a single family residence off Vista Del Tierra Drive, and a second home. KRDO13 is on the scene to gather more information.
The Woodbury Fire Department in Minnesota has attributed five recent house fires to lithium-ion batteries, which are commonly found in consumer electronics. The fires were caused by overheating batteries in devices such as a lawnmower, power drill, and airsoft gun, resulting in significant property damage. Fire officials advise consumers to read labels, stop charging batteries once full, use designated batteries and charging equipment, and charge devices on hard surfaces to minimize the risk of fires. The risk extends beyond the home, as travelers are urged to check airline and TSA rules for packing devices with lithium-ion batteries.
Three homes in a Lexington neighborhood were destroyed in a fire that started in a home under construction and spread to two other nearby homes also under construction, with no reported injuries; the cause of the fire is under investigation.
A man in his 40s was taken into custody after multiple homes caught fire on the West Side of San Antonio. The fires were contained and extinguished quickly, and no injuries were reported. Arson investigators are still working to determine the exact cause of the fires, and it's unclear what charges the man faces. The total damage amount has yet to be released.