Waste fires are on the rise largely thanks to the lithium-ion batteries in vape pens
Fire Rover, a company that specializes in automated and semi-automated fire suppression systems, released its annual report ...
Stop throwing your batteries in the trash: they're sparking fires at the landfill
A battery is a small device, that holds are large amount of energy. When a battery overheats or gets damaged in any way, it ...
How to Safely Dispose of Hazardous Waste and Other Toxic Items
Learn how to safely dispose of hazardous waste to protect your health and the environment. Follow our comprehensive guide for proper disposal methods.
Crews address Dollar Tree trash pile after viewer concerns
You asked, we answered. Monday, we reported that trash bags and caution tape were blocking the entrance of a Dollar Tree in ...
Fire at Rumpke recycling facility forces evacuation
ELMWOOD PLACE, Ohio (WKRC) - Workers at Rumpke's recycling facility in Elmwood Place were evacuated Tuesday morning due to a ...
Lithium-ion batteries suspected cause of fire at Rumpke recycling plant
Several fire departments responded to a fire at Rumpke’s recycling facility for businesses early Tuesday. Besides Elmwood ...
Police release photos from inside Connecticut home where man was allegedly held captive for 20 years
The unnamed man, who escaped the house by starting a fire with printer paper and hand sanitizer, told police he was locked in a small room secured with plywood and a lock.
Garbage truck forced to dump load due to lithium-ion battery fire
A trash fire on the morning of March 31 caused by a common household item prompts a message from officials to properly ...