#firesafety — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #firesafety, aggregated by home.social.
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First time I've seen these things in the flesh.
Of course I ordered a couple - one for our fuse box, one for mum's.
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First time I've seen these things in the flesh.
Of course I ordered a couple - one for our fuse box, one for mum's.
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First time I've seen these things in the flesh.
Of course I ordered a couple - one for our fuse box, one for mum's.
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First time I've seen these things in the flesh.
Of course I ordered a couple - one for our fuse box, one for mum's.
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Multiple Blaze Incidents Stir Unease in Des Moines Metro; Authorities Cite Coincidence
Several house fires in Des Moines have people asking questions. Officials say the fires are not connected and are due to common causes.
#DesMoinesFires, #IowaNews, #HouseFires, #FireSafety, #DesMoines
https://newsletter.tf/des-moines-house-fires-officials-say-not-linked/
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Multiple house fires have happened in Des Moines this month. Officials say these fires are not connected and are likely due to common causes.
#DesMoinesFires, #IowaNews, #HouseFires, #FireSafety, #DesMoines
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Watch the dramatic moment a car catches fire at EPCOT, Disney World's iconic theme park. Stay safe and learn what happened during this unexpected incident at EPCOT Center.
#EPCOT #DisneyWorld #CarFire #ThemeParkIncident #DisneyNews #FireSafety #BreakingNews #TravelSafety #OrlandoEvents #DisneyEPCOT #EmergencyResponse #VacationSafety #FireAtEPCOT #DisneyTravel #ThemeParkNews
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Watch the dramatic moment a car catches fire at EPCOT, Disney World's iconic theme park. Stay safe and learn what happened during this unexpected incident at EPCOT Center.
#EPCOT #DisneyWorld #CarFire #ThemeParkIncident #DisneyNews #FireSafety #BreakingNews #TravelSafety #OrlandoEvents #DisneyEPCOT #EmergencyResponse #VacationSafety #FireAtEPCOT #DisneyTravel #ThemeParkNews
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Watch the dramatic moment a car catches fire at EPCOT, Disney World's iconic theme park. Stay safe and learn what happened during this unexpected incident at EPCOT Center.
#EPCOT #DisneyWorld #CarFire #ThemeParkIncident #DisneyNews #FireSafety #BreakingNews #TravelSafety #OrlandoEvents #DisneyEPCOT #EmergencyResponse #VacationSafety #FireAtEPCOT #DisneyTravel #ThemeParkNews
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Watch the dramatic moment a car catches fire at EPCOT, Disney World's iconic theme park. Stay safe and learn what happened during this unexpected incident at EPCOT Center.
#EPCOT #DisneyWorld #CarFire #ThemeParkIncident #DisneyNews #FireSafety #BreakingNews #TravelSafety #OrlandoEvents #DisneyEPCOT #EmergencyResponse #VacationSafety #FireAtEPCOT #DisneyTravel #ThemeParkNews
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Watch the dramatic moment a car catches fire at EPCOT, Disney World's iconic theme park. Stay safe and learn what happened during this unexpected incident at EPCOT Center.
#EPCOT #DisneyWorld #CarFire #ThemeParkIncident #DisneyNews #FireSafety #BreakingNews #TravelSafety #OrlandoEvents #DisneyEPCOT #EmergencyResponse #VacationSafety #FireAtEPCOT #DisneyTravel #ThemeParkNews
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1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers Are A Fire Risk. They lack required flame mitigation and child-resistant features. #recallalert #firesafety #productrecall #childsafety #hazardousmaterials
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1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers Are A Fire Risk. They lack required flame mitigation and child-resistant features. #recallalert #firesafety #productrecall #childsafety #hazardousmaterials
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📣We have launched the new LinkedIn page of Smart Insulation Europe.
This page will support our communication activities linked to rooftop PV systems, flat roofs and fire safety, including the ongoing PV Roof Safety campaign.
It will centralise campaign updates, technical content, publications and stakeholder information related to this work.
👉Follow us here: https://zurl.co/jIYOl
#SmartInsulationEurope #PV #Construction #Insulation #SolarEnergy #FireSafety
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📣We have launched the new LinkedIn page of Smart Insulation Europe.
This page will support our communication activities linked to rooftop PV systems, flat roofs and fire safety, including the ongoing PV Roof Safety campaign.
It will centralise campaign updates, technical content, publications and stakeholder information related to this work.
👉Follow us here: https://zurl.co/jIYOl
#SmartInsulationEurope #PV #Construction #Insulation #SolarEnergy #FireSafety
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📣We have launched the new LinkedIn page of Smart Insulation Europe.
This page will support our communication activities linked to rooftop PV systems, flat roofs and fire safety, including the ongoing PV Roof Safety campaign.
It will centralise campaign updates, technical content, publications and stakeholder information related to this work.
👉Follow us here: https://zurl.co/jIYOl
#SmartInsulationEurope #PV #Construction #Insulation #SolarEnergy #FireSafety
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Radius scrap metal yard ordered to submit a fire prevention plan — appeals it
"Two months after two massive and preventable scrap metal fires at #RadiusRecycling in 2024 sent plumes of #ToxicFumes and metal particulates over North Portland and Linnton, the North Peninsula Review discovered that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality sent an enforcement letter to the company alleging that Radius was operating an unpermitted solid waste disposal site and assessing a $29,580 civil penalty. The notice included an order to submit a fire prevention plan by September 30, 2024. "
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Radius scrap metal yard ordered to submit a fire prevention plan — appeals it
"Two months after two massive and preventable scrap metal fires at #RadiusRecycling in 2024 sent plumes of #ToxicFumes and metal particulates over North Portland and Linnton, the North Peninsula Review discovered that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality sent an enforcement letter to the company alleging that Radius was operating an unpermitted solid waste disposal site and assessing a $29,580 civil penalty. The notice included an order to submit a fire prevention plan by September 30, 2024. "
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Radius scrap metal yard ordered to submit a fire prevention plan — appeals it
"Two months after two massive and preventable scrap metal fires at #RadiusRecycling in 2024 sent plumes of #ToxicFumes and metal particulates over North Portland and Linnton, the North Peninsula Review discovered that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality sent an enforcement letter to the company alleging that Radius was operating an unpermitted solid waste disposal site and assessing a $29,580 civil penalty. The notice included an order to submit a fire prevention plan by September 30, 2024. "
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Radius scrap metal yard ordered to submit a fire prevention plan — appeals it
"Two months after two massive and preventable scrap metal fires at #RadiusRecycling in 2024 sent plumes of #ToxicFumes and metal particulates over North Portland and Linnton, the North Peninsula Review discovered that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality sent an enforcement letter to the company alleging that Radius was operating an unpermitted solid waste disposal site and assessing a $29,580 civil penalty. The notice included an order to submit a fire prevention plan by September 30, 2024. "
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Radius scrap metal yard ordered to submit a fire prevention plan — appeals it
"Two months after two massive and preventable scrap metal fires at #RadiusRecycling in 2024 sent plumes of #ToxicFumes and metal particulates over North Portland and Linnton, the North Peninsula Review discovered that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality sent an enforcement letter to the company alleging that Radius was operating an unpermitted solid waste disposal site and assessing a $29,580 civil penalty. The notice included an order to submit a fire prevention plan by September 30, 2024. "
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And in #PortlandOR ... Large pile fire at #RadiusRecycling sends smoke over North Portland; second fire at site this year
The plume of smoke could be seen from downtown Portland. Portland Fire & Rescue said the fire was in a scrap pile at a recycling facility.
By Anthony Macuk (KGW), Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola
July 17, 2024PORTLAND, Ore. — "A fire at a Radius Recycling metal recycling facility in the St. Johns neighborhood broke out Wednesday afternoon, sending up a plume of black smoke visible from as far away as downtown Portland. There were no injuries reported to first responders or plant personnel, according to Portland Fire & Rescue, and it took about five hours to get the blaze under control.
"The Radius Recycling facility is located in an industrial area along the Willamette River between the Port of Portland's Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. A PF&R news release describes the company as being "affiliated with" #SchnitzerSteel; the company's website says Schnitzer Steel rebranded to Radius Recycling last year.
"Wednesday's incident was the second major fire at the scrapyard this year; a previous debris fire broke out on the evening of May 9, producing a large amount of smoke, although in that case fire crews were able to put it out in about an hour.
"Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) first tweeted about Wednesday's fire at around 1:30 p.m., describing it as a large fire in a scrap pile at the recycling facility, and said aerial ladder pipes were being set up to start putting it out. PF&R later added that the fire was in at least two piles and a nearby structure was in danger of being caught up in the blaze."
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And in #PortlandOR ... Large pile fire at #RadiusRecycling sends smoke over North Portland; second fire at site this year
The plume of smoke could be seen from downtown Portland. Portland Fire & Rescue said the fire was in a scrap pile at a recycling facility.
By Anthony Macuk (KGW), Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola
July 17, 2024PORTLAND, Ore. — "A fire at a Radius Recycling metal recycling facility in the St. Johns neighborhood broke out Wednesday afternoon, sending up a plume of black smoke visible from as far away as downtown Portland. There were no injuries reported to first responders or plant personnel, according to Portland Fire & Rescue, and it took about five hours to get the blaze under control.
"The Radius Recycling facility is located in an industrial area along the Willamette River between the Port of Portland's Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. A PF&R news release describes the company as being "affiliated with" #SchnitzerSteel; the company's website says Schnitzer Steel rebranded to Radius Recycling last year.
"Wednesday's incident was the second major fire at the scrapyard this year; a previous debris fire broke out on the evening of May 9, producing a large amount of smoke, although in that case fire crews were able to put it out in about an hour.
"Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) first tweeted about Wednesday's fire at around 1:30 p.m., describing it as a large fire in a scrap pile at the recycling facility, and said aerial ladder pipes were being set up to start putting it out. PF&R later added that the fire was in at least two piles and a nearby structure was in danger of being caught up in the blaze."
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And in #PortlandOR ... Large pile fire at #RadiusRecycling sends smoke over North Portland; second fire at site this year
The plume of smoke could be seen from downtown Portland. Portland Fire & Rescue said the fire was in a scrap pile at a recycling facility.
By Anthony Macuk (KGW), Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola
July 17, 2024PORTLAND, Ore. — "A fire at a Radius Recycling metal recycling facility in the St. Johns neighborhood broke out Wednesday afternoon, sending up a plume of black smoke visible from as far away as downtown Portland. There were no injuries reported to first responders or plant personnel, according to Portland Fire & Rescue, and it took about five hours to get the blaze under control.
"The Radius Recycling facility is located in an industrial area along the Willamette River between the Port of Portland's Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. A PF&R news release describes the company as being "affiliated with" #SchnitzerSteel; the company's website says Schnitzer Steel rebranded to Radius Recycling last year.
"Wednesday's incident was the second major fire at the scrapyard this year; a previous debris fire broke out on the evening of May 9, producing a large amount of smoke, although in that case fire crews were able to put it out in about an hour.
"Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) first tweeted about Wednesday's fire at around 1:30 p.m., describing it as a large fire in a scrap pile at the recycling facility, and said aerial ladder pipes were being set up to start putting it out. PF&R later added that the fire was in at least two piles and a nearby structure was in danger of being caught up in the blaze."
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And in #PortlandOR ... Large pile fire at #RadiusRecycling sends smoke over North Portland; second fire at site this year
The plume of smoke could be seen from downtown Portland. Portland Fire & Rescue said the fire was in a scrap pile at a recycling facility.
By Anthony Macuk (KGW), Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola
July 17, 2024PORTLAND, Ore. — "A fire at a Radius Recycling metal recycling facility in the St. Johns neighborhood broke out Wednesday afternoon, sending up a plume of black smoke visible from as far away as downtown Portland. There were no injuries reported to first responders or plant personnel, according to Portland Fire & Rescue, and it took about five hours to get the blaze under control.
"The Radius Recycling facility is located in an industrial area along the Willamette River between the Port of Portland's Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. A PF&R news release describes the company as being "affiliated with" #SchnitzerSteel; the company's website says Schnitzer Steel rebranded to Radius Recycling last year.
"Wednesday's incident was the second major fire at the scrapyard this year; a previous debris fire broke out on the evening of May 9, producing a large amount of smoke, although in that case fire crews were able to put it out in about an hour.
"Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) first tweeted about Wednesday's fire at around 1:30 p.m., describing it as a large fire in a scrap pile at the recycling facility, and said aerial ladder pipes were being set up to start putting it out. PF&R later added that the fire was in at least two piles and a nearby structure was in danger of being caught up in the blaze."
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And in #PortlandOR ... Large pile fire at #RadiusRecycling sends smoke over North Portland; second fire at site this year
The plume of smoke could be seen from downtown Portland. Portland Fire & Rescue said the fire was in a scrap pile at a recycling facility.
By Anthony Macuk (KGW), Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola
July 17, 2024PORTLAND, Ore. — "A fire at a Radius Recycling metal recycling facility in the St. Johns neighborhood broke out Wednesday afternoon, sending up a plume of black smoke visible from as far away as downtown Portland. There were no injuries reported to first responders or plant personnel, according to Portland Fire & Rescue, and it took about five hours to get the blaze under control.
"The Radius Recycling facility is located in an industrial area along the Willamette River between the Port of Portland's Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. A PF&R news release describes the company as being "affiliated with" #SchnitzerSteel; the company's website says Schnitzer Steel rebranded to Radius Recycling last year.
"Wednesday's incident was the second major fire at the scrapyard this year; a previous debris fire broke out on the evening of May 9, producing a large amount of smoke, although in that case fire crews were able to put it out in about an hour.
"Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) first tweeted about Wednesday's fire at around 1:30 p.m., describing it as a large fire in a scrap pile at the recycling facility, and said aerial ladder pipes were being set up to start putting it out. PF&R later added that the fire was in at least two piles and a nearby structure was in danger of being caught up in the blaze."
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[Thread] It seems that #RadiusRecycling has a history of fires -- and lack of fire prevention plans!
Crews on scene of fire at #PortlandME recycling center
by Matthew Bourgault,WGME
Tue, May 12, 2026PORTLAND (WGME) -- "The Portland Fire Department says crews are on scene of a fire at Radius Recycling on Riverside Street.
Firefighters say a large pile of scrap metal is on fire."
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[Thread] It seems that #RadiusRecycling has a history of fires -- and lack of fire prevention plans!
Crews on scene of fire at #PortlandME recycling center
by Matthew Bourgault,WGME
Tue, May 12, 2026PORTLAND (WGME) -- "The Portland Fire Department says crews are on scene of a fire at Radius Recycling on Riverside Street.
Firefighters say a large pile of scrap metal is on fire."
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[Thread] It seems that #RadiusRecycling has a history of fires -- and lack of fire prevention plans!
Crews on scene of fire at #PortlandME recycling center
by Matthew Bourgault,WGME
Tue, May 12, 2026PORTLAND (WGME) -- "The Portland Fire Department says crews are on scene of a fire at Radius Recycling on Riverside Street.
Firefighters say a large pile of scrap metal is on fire."
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[Thread] It seems that #RadiusRecycling has a history of fires -- and lack of fire prevention plans!
Crews on scene of fire at #PortlandME recycling center
by Matthew Bourgault,WGME
Tue, May 12, 2026PORTLAND (WGME) -- "The Portland Fire Department says crews are on scene of a fire at Radius Recycling on Riverside Street.
Firefighters say a large pile of scrap metal is on fire."
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[Thread] It seems that #RadiusRecycling has a history of fires -- and lack of fire prevention plans!
Crews on scene of fire at #PortlandME recycling center
by Matthew Bourgault,WGME
Tue, May 12, 2026PORTLAND (WGME) -- "The Portland Fire Department says crews are on scene of a fire at Radius Recycling on Riverside Street.
Firefighters say a large pile of scrap metal is on fire."
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FIRES ENGULF RECYCLING CENTERS, EXPOSING VULNERABILITY
Fires at recycling plants in Carryduff and Paris, Northern Ireland and France, destroyed facilities and required large firefighter responses. What does this mean for waste management?
#RecyclingFire, #WasteManagement, #FireSafety, #Carryduff, #Paris
https://newsletter.tf/recycling-plant-fires-carryduff-paris-safety-concerns/
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Two major recycling plants have been destroyed by fire recently, one in Carryduff with nearly 100 firefighters and another in Paris with 200 firefighters. This shows a growing problem with waste facility safety.
#RecyclingFire, #WasteManagement, #FireSafety, #Carryduff, #Paris
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#Fire #investigators confirm the blaze was accidental - in some ways that is good news, but venue owners and management still have a lot to answer for in respect of #FireSafety - such #fires in night time venues are still a big cause of mass casualty events, even across Europe which is a relatively safe and stable region nowadays and mostly manages to keep a lid on risks to punters in such venues from #OrganisedCrime and #terrorism )
https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2026-04-30/lgbt-nightclub-fire-was-accidental-say-investigators
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#Fire #investigators confirm the blaze was accidental - in some ways that is good news, but venue owners and management still have a lot to answer for in respect of #FireSafety - such #fires in night time venues are still a big cause of mass casualty events, even across Europe which is a relatively safe and stable region nowadays and mostly manages to keep a lid on risks to punters in such venues from #OrganisedCrime and #terrorism )
https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2026-04-30/lgbt-nightclub-fire-was-accidental-say-investigators
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#Fire #investigators confirm the blaze was accidental - in some ways that is good news, but venue owners and management still have a lot to answer for in respect of #FireSafety - such #fires in night time venues are still a big cause of mass casualty events, even across Europe which is a relatively safe and stable region nowadays and mostly manages to keep a lid on risks to punters in such venues from #OrganisedCrime and #terrorism )
https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2026-04-30/lgbt-nightclub-fire-was-accidental-say-investigators
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#Fire #investigators confirm the blaze was accidental - in some ways that is good news, but venue owners and management still have a lot to answer for in respect of #FireSafety - such #fires in night time venues are still a big cause of mass casualty events, even across Europe which is a relatively safe and stable region nowadays and mostly manages to keep a lid on risks to punters in such venues from #OrganisedCrime and #terrorism )
https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2026-04-30/lgbt-nightclub-fire-was-accidental-say-investigators
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#Fire #investigators confirm the blaze was accidental - in some ways that is good news, but venue owners and management still have a lot to answer for in respect of #FireSafety - such #fires in night time venues are still a big cause of mass casualty events, even across Europe which is a relatively safe and stable region nowadays and mostly manages to keep a lid on risks to punters in such venues from #OrganisedCrime and #terrorism )
https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2026-04-30/lgbt-nightclub-fire-was-accidental-say-investigators
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Disasters Leave Families Shattered
Recent fires in Hyderabad, New York, Queensland, New Jersey, and Oshawa, plus landslides in New Zealand, have caused many deaths. Investigations are ongoing.
#GlobalTragedy, #FireSafety, #Landslide, #DisasterResponse, #Fatalities
https://newsletter.tf/global-fires-landslides-cause-multiple-deaths/
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Disasters Leave Families Shattered
Recent fires in Hyderabad, New York, Queensland, New Jersey, and Oshawa, plus landslides in New Zealand, have caused many deaths. Investigations are ongoing.
#GlobalTragedy, #FireSafety, #Landslide, #DisasterResponse, #Fatalities
https://newsletter.tf/global-fires-landslides-cause-multiple-deaths/
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Disasters Leave Families Shattered
Recent fires in Hyderabad, New York, Queensland, New Jersey, and Oshawa, plus landslides in New Zealand, have caused many deaths. Investigations are ongoing.
#GlobalTragedy, #FireSafety, #Landslide, #DisasterResponse, #Fatalities
https://newsletter.tf/global-fires-landslides-cause-multiple-deaths/
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Disasters Leave Families Shattered
Recent fires in Hyderabad, New York, Queensland, New Jersey, and Oshawa, plus landslides in New Zealand, have caused many deaths. Investigations are ongoing.
#GlobalTragedy, #FireSafety, #Landslide, #DisasterResponse, #Fatalities
https://newsletter.tf/global-fires-landslides-cause-multiple-deaths/
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Multiple deadly fires and landslides have happened recently in places like India, the US, Australia, and New Zealand. These events have tragically claimed many lives, including children.
#GlobalTragedy, #FireSafety, #Landslide, #DisasterResponse, #Fatalities
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Multiple deadly fires and landslides have happened recently in places like India, the US, Australia, and New Zealand. These events have tragically claimed many lives, including children.
#GlobalTragedy, #FireSafety, #Landslide, #DisasterResponse, #Fatalities
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Multiple deadly fires and landslides have happened recently in places like India, the US, Australia, and New Zealand. These events have tragically claimed many lives, including children.
#GlobalTragedy, #FireSafety, #Landslide, #DisasterResponse, #Fatalities
https://newsletter.tf/global-fires-landslides-cause-multiple-deaths/ -
Multiple deadly fires and landslides have happened recently in places like India, the US, Australia, and New Zealand. These events have tragically claimed many lives, including children.
#GlobalTragedy, #FireSafety, #Landslide, #DisasterResponse, #Fatalities
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Viral Fire-Safety Clip Mislabels Wengding as Shirakawa-go
Not Shirakawa-go — this viral fire cannon clip matches Wengding Village, where devastating fires led to real, modern protection systems.Dear Cherubs, the internet has once again looked at one dramatic clip and confidently picked the wrong village. A video of autonomous water cannons was widely shared as Shirakawa-go in Japan, but the setting lines up much better with Wengding in Yunnan, China — because apparently two heritage villages with fire-fighting systems are now expected to file paperwork proving they are not each other. As noted by thisclaimer.com, this is the sort of mix-up social media produces when it is in a hurry and allergic to map-reading.
THE REAL LOCATION
Wengding is a Wa ethnic village in southwest China’s Yunnan province, and it has a real fire story behind those sprinklers. Xinhua reported that a fire in February 2021 reduced about 100 traditional Wa thatched cottages to ashes, while South China Morning Post reported that 107 homes were destroyed and only four traditional houses remained. The village was later rebuilt at the original site and reopened to visitors.
That context matters. The clip is not just a neat gadget demo; it is a fire-protection response shaped by a devastating loss. Recent research on Wengding describes the village’s traditional homes as bamboo-wood, thatched, and built on stilt-like structures, which is exactly the kind of architecture that does not enjoy surprise visits from flames.
WHY SHIRAKAWA-GO GOT PULLED IN
Shirakawa-go, to be fair, really does have a serious fire-prevention setup. UNESCO says the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama use water cannons, alarms, extinguishers, cisterns and pump facilities, and that residents operate the cannons when needed. UNESCO also notes that the gassho-zukuri houses are wooden structures with thatched roofs, so fire prevention is not some decorative side quest.
Mainichi reported that 59 cannons were tested during a fire drill at the World Heritage settlement, which is likely where the “59 units” detail came from. So yes, Shirakawa-go does use a carefully designed system. It just is not the village in this particular viral clip.
The visual clue is the giveaway. Wengding’s misty Yunnan setting, Wa heritage, and thatched stilt houses fit the footage far better than a Japanese alpine village famous for its gassho-style farmhouses. One clip, two very different places, and one caption that really needed a fact-check before it went full world tour. The lesson is simple: if a post says “Japan” but looks like Yunnan, do not let the algorithm play tour guide.
Sources:
The Thisclaimer logo blends a classic warning symbol with a brain icon to represent critical thinking, curiosity, and thoughtful disclaimers. #art #books #China #factCheck #fireSafety #food #heritageVillages #Japan #photography #shirakawaGo #socialMediaMixup #travel #ViralVideo #wengding #yunnan
Xinhua — https://english.news.cn/20221228/bf8e8786ce1145e598424f5bc0aa9b98/c.html
South China Morning Post — https://multimedia.scmp.com/infographics/news/china/article/3123696/wengding-village-fire/index.html
UNESCO World Heritage Centre — https://whc.unesco.org/document/217185
Mainichi — https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20211108/p2a/00m/0na/014000c
Wikimedia Commons (free image source) — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E7%BF%81%E4%B8%81%E6%9D%91-2483749.jpg
thisclaimer.com — https://thisclaimer.com/ -
Viral Fire-Safety Clip Mislabels Wengding as Shirakawa-go
Not Shirakawa-go — this viral fire cannon clip matches Wengding Village, where devastating fires led to real, modern protection systems.Dear Cherubs, the internet has once again looked at one dramatic clip and confidently picked the wrong village. A video of autonomous water cannons was widely shared as Shirakawa-go in Japan, but the setting lines up much better with Wengding in Yunnan, China — because apparently two heritage villages with fire-fighting systems are now expected to file paperwork proving they are not each other. As noted by thisclaimer.com, this is the sort of mix-up social media produces when it is in a hurry and allergic to map-reading.
THE REAL LOCATION
Wengding is a Wa ethnic village in southwest China’s Yunnan province, and it has a real fire story behind those sprinklers. Xinhua reported that a fire in February 2021 reduced about 100 traditional Wa thatched cottages to ashes, while South China Morning Post reported that 107 homes were destroyed and only four traditional houses remained. The village was later rebuilt at the original site and reopened to visitors.
That context matters. The clip is not just a neat gadget demo; it is a fire-protection response shaped by a devastating loss. Recent research on Wengding describes the village’s traditional homes as bamboo-wood, thatched, and built on stilt-like structures, which is exactly the kind of architecture that does not enjoy surprise visits from flames.
WHY SHIRAKAWA-GO GOT PULLED IN
Shirakawa-go, to be fair, really does have a serious fire-prevention setup. UNESCO says the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama use water cannons, alarms, extinguishers, cisterns and pump facilities, and that residents operate the cannons when needed. UNESCO also notes that the gassho-zukuri houses are wooden structures with thatched roofs, so fire prevention is not some decorative side quest.
Mainichi reported that 59 cannons were tested during a fire drill at the World Heritage settlement, which is likely where the “59 units” detail came from. So yes, Shirakawa-go does use a carefully designed system. It just is not the village in this particular viral clip.
The visual clue is the giveaway. Wengding’s misty Yunnan setting, Wa heritage, and thatched stilt houses fit the footage far better than a Japanese alpine village famous for its gassho-style farmhouses. One clip, two very different places, and one caption that really needed a fact-check before it went full world tour. The lesson is simple: if a post says “Japan” but looks like Yunnan, do not let the algorithm play tour guide.
Sources:
The Thisclaimer logo blends a classic warning symbol with a brain icon to represent critical thinking, curiosity, and thoughtful disclaimers. #art #books #China #factCheck #fireSafety #food #heritageVillages #Japan #photography #shirakawaGo #socialMediaMixup #travel #ViralVideo #wengding #yunnan
Xinhua — https://english.news.cn/20221228/bf8e8786ce1145e598424f5bc0aa9b98/c.html
South China Morning Post — https://multimedia.scmp.com/infographics/news/china/article/3123696/wengding-village-fire/index.html
UNESCO World Heritage Centre — https://whc.unesco.org/document/217185
Mainichi — https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20211108/p2a/00m/0na/014000c
Wikimedia Commons (free image source) — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E7%BF%81%E4%B8%81%E6%9D%91-2483749.jpg
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Viral Fire-Safety Clip Mislabels Wengding as Shirakawa-go
Not Shirakawa-go — this viral fire cannon clip matches Wengding Village, where devastating fires led to real, modern protection systems.Dear Cherubs, the internet has once again looked at one dramatic clip and confidently picked the wrong village. A video of autonomous water cannons was widely shared as Shirakawa-go in Japan, but the setting lines up much better with Wengding in Yunnan, China — because apparently two heritage villages with fire-fighting systems are now expected to file paperwork proving they are not each other. As noted by thisclaimer.com, this is the sort of mix-up social media produces when it is in a hurry and allergic to map-reading.
THE REAL LOCATION
Wengding is a Wa ethnic village in southwest China’s Yunnan province, and it has a real fire story behind those sprinklers. Xinhua reported that a fire in February 2021 reduced about 100 traditional Wa thatched cottages to ashes, while South China Morning Post reported that 107 homes were destroyed and only four traditional houses remained. The village was later rebuilt at the original site and reopened to visitors.
That context matters. The clip is not just a neat gadget demo; it is a fire-protection response shaped by a devastating loss. Recent research on Wengding describes the village’s traditional homes as bamboo-wood, thatched, and built on stilt-like structures, which is exactly the kind of architecture that does not enjoy surprise visits from flames.
WHY SHIRAKAWA-GO GOT PULLED IN
Shirakawa-go, to be fair, really does have a serious fire-prevention setup. UNESCO says the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama use water cannons, alarms, extinguishers, cisterns and pump facilities, and that residents operate the cannons when needed. UNESCO also notes that the gassho-zukuri houses are wooden structures with thatched roofs, so fire prevention is not some decorative side quest.
Mainichi reported that 59 cannons were tested during a fire drill at the World Heritage settlement, which is likely where the “59 units” detail came from. So yes, Shirakawa-go does use a carefully designed system. It just is not the village in this particular viral clip.
The visual clue is the giveaway. Wengding’s misty Yunnan setting, Wa heritage, and thatched stilt houses fit the footage far better than a Japanese alpine village famous for its gassho-style farmhouses. One clip, two very different places, and one caption that really needed a fact-check before it went full world tour. The lesson is simple: if a post says “Japan” but looks like Yunnan, do not let the algorithm play tour guide.
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Xinhua — https://english.news.cn/20221228/bf8e8786ce1145e598424f5bc0aa9b98/c.html
South China Morning Post — https://multimedia.scmp.com/infographics/news/china/article/3123696/wengding-village-fire/index.html
UNESCO World Heritage Centre — https://whc.unesco.org/document/217185
Mainichi — https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20211108/p2a/00m/0na/014000c
Wikimedia Commons (free image source) — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E7%BF%81%E4%B8%81%E6%9D%91-2483749.jpg
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Viral Fire-Safety Clip Mislabels Wengding as Shirakawa-go
Not Shirakawa-go — this viral fire cannon clip matches Wengding Village, where devastating fires led to real, modern protection systems.Dear Cherubs, the internet has once again looked at one dramatic clip and confidently picked the wrong village. A video of autonomous water cannons was widely shared as Shirakawa-go in Japan, but the setting lines up much better with Wengding in Yunnan, China — because apparently two heritage villages with fire-fighting systems are now expected to file paperwork proving they are not each other. As noted by thisclaimer.com, this is the sort of mix-up social media produces when it is in a hurry and allergic to map-reading.
THE REAL LOCATION
Wengding is a Wa ethnic village in southwest China’s Yunnan province, and it has a real fire story behind those sprinklers. Xinhua reported that a fire in February 2021 reduced about 100 traditional Wa thatched cottages to ashes, while South China Morning Post reported that 107 homes were destroyed and only four traditional houses remained. The village was later rebuilt at the original site and reopened to visitors.
That context matters. The clip is not just a neat gadget demo; it is a fire-protection response shaped by a devastating loss. Recent research on Wengding describes the village’s traditional homes as bamboo-wood, thatched, and built on stilt-like structures, which is exactly the kind of architecture that does not enjoy surprise visits from flames.
WHY SHIRAKAWA-GO GOT PULLED IN
Shirakawa-go, to be fair, really does have a serious fire-prevention setup. UNESCO says the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama use water cannons, alarms, extinguishers, cisterns and pump facilities, and that residents operate the cannons when needed. UNESCO also notes that the gassho-zukuri houses are wooden structures with thatched roofs, so fire prevention is not some decorative side quest.
Mainichi reported that 59 cannons were tested during a fire drill at the World Heritage settlement, which is likely where the “59 units” detail came from. So yes, Shirakawa-go does use a carefully designed system. It just is not the village in this particular viral clip.
The visual clue is the giveaway. Wengding’s misty Yunnan setting, Wa heritage, and thatched stilt houses fit the footage far better than a Japanese alpine village famous for its gassho-style farmhouses. One clip, two very different places, and one caption that really needed a fact-check before it went full world tour. The lesson is simple: if a post says “Japan” but looks like Yunnan, do not let the algorithm play tour guide.
Sources:
The Thisclaimer logo blends a classic warning symbol with a brain icon to represent critical thinking, curiosity, and thoughtful disclaimers. #art #books #China #factCheck #fireSafety #food #heritageVillages #Japan #photography #shirakawaGo #socialMediaMixup #travel #ViralVideo #wengding #yunnan
Xinhua — https://english.news.cn/20221228/bf8e8786ce1145e598424f5bc0aa9b98/c.html
South China Morning Post — https://multimedia.scmp.com/infographics/news/china/article/3123696/wengding-village-fire/index.html
UNESCO World Heritage Centre — https://whc.unesco.org/document/217185
Mainichi — https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20211108/p2a/00m/0na/014000c
Wikimedia Commons (free image source) — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E7%BF%81%E4%B8%81%E6%9D%91-2483749.jpg
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