Despite popular perception that multifamily buildings are inherently dangerous during fires, data indicates that modern multifamily structures are significantly safer than single-family homes and, ...

Early fire station stakeholder engagement is crucial to define neighborhood compatibility, considering the specific context and community expectations. Design strategies such as massing, material ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A fire that destroyed four buildings in Hilo overnight served as a reminder of the Lahaina fire that occurred over two years ago, as architects work to incorporate modern ...

For the latest Product Spotlight, we welcome Peg Paul, of the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, for a robust conversation about the crucial role home fire sprinklers play in modern fire safety. Over time ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. When constructing multifamily buildings, fire safety is often a priority, but one research group says it shouldn’t be. A Pew ...

The ongoing fires ravaging Los Angeles, U.S., have killed at least 25 people and burned more than 12,000 buildings. Many of the structures destroyed were homes, mansions of the rich and famous and ...

Research analyzed tree rings and fire scars to compare modern fires to those in the past Fewer wildfires burn in North American forests today than in previous centuries, increasing the risk of more ...