Corey Smedley tells why his department adopted the use of floor-below nozzles and smoke curtains for battling fires in unsprinklered high-rise residential buildings.
A fire that scorched a 24-story apartment building in London as people slept has raised questions about fire safety measures in San Diego. The building had 130 units inside and was built in the 1970s ...
Tornadoes and severe storms sent scores of Chicagoans scrambling to basements Sunday and Monday, but what should residents do if they live in high-rise buildings? Meteorologists and public officials ...
Fire safety in residential properties is not merely a rule or requirement, but rather a protective measure in the context of ...
Even today, there is ongoing debate among builders, safety experts and first responders about whether New York City is doing enough to reduce the risks of high-rise fire catastrophes—all as a new ...
The person was later transported to a hospital for treatment ...
“If you’re up 50 stories, you could have 200 mph winds coming at you,” an engineer said. “I don’t know how well the glass will hold up. You’re going to feel the building move. It will vibrate.” Anyone ...
Flames broke out at Pinecrest on West 8th Street ...