Seven People Dead After Fire In Lowell, Massachusetts

According to authorities, seven people died in an overnight fire at an apartment building in Lowell, Massachusetts. All of the victims were discovered in two third-floor apartments. The origin of the fire remains unknown. An extensive investigation, including the fire department as well as State

By |2021-04-16T07:06:33-04:00July 10, 2014|

Propane Explosion Kills Man in Yarmouth, Maine

A Yarmouth, Maine man was killed and at least a dozen of his neighbors were displaced by an explosion Tuesday, June 25th that destroyed or damaged homes.   The effects of the blast were felt miles away. Police and fire officials said the blast, believed

By |2021-04-16T05:49:24-04:00June 26, 2013|

Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards

These metal halide lamps have internal wiring which can arc, causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.   The recalled items are egg-shaped, clear glass, 150-watt industrial metal halide lamps. They are about five inches

By |2021-04-16T12:56:49-04:00June 7, 2013|

IKEA Recalls LYDA Jumbo Coffee and Tea Cups Due To a Burn Hazard

This recall involves 220,000 (worldwide) of IKEA's LYDA jumbo coffee and tea cups. The cups can break when hot liquid is poured into them, posing a burn hazard. There have been 20 incidents reported worldwide, including 10 scalding injuries.   The 20-ounce cups are four

By |2021-04-17T04:00:49-04:00June 7, 2013|

Amertac Recalls Night Lights Due To Fire And Burn Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) along with American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac) has recalled about 272,000 of the Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lites. It is recommended that consumers stop using this product immediately due to the fire and burn hazard that the

By |2021-04-17T04:15:55-04:00December 3, 2010|
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