Lithium ion materials causes explosion, fire in northeast

15 people assessed for smoke inhalation at fire at northeast business. Calgary fire says lithium ion fires are becoming more common with frequent battery use.
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2 killed when massive fireworks cache sets off explosions, fire in southern California neighborhood

ONTARIO, Calif. -- Two people were killed when a massive explosion involving fireworks ignited multiple structure fires in a neighborhood in Ontario, California, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuations of the immediate area. The incident occurred ...

House explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood catches neighboring houses on fire

A house is up in flames in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood.
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Reported explosion causes house fire in Mount Pleasant Monday afternoon

An explosion reported Monday afternoon led firefighters to a home on the 900 block of Simmons Street.
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2 killed in house explosion in western suburbs, with smoke seen for miles and home reduced to rubble

Two people were killed after a house explosion in suburban Oswego Thursday afternoon, the Oswego Fire Protection District confirmed, with the scene drawing a large emergency response into the evening as giant plumes of smoke billowed into the air.
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Woman's washing machine emits smoke, catches fire & 'explodes' in Tampines flat

A woman was doing her laundry using her washing machine in her Tampines flat when it suddenly emitted smoke and caught fire. Shin Min Daily News reported that the woman immediately fled her unit. Her six-year-old washing machine apparently "exploded" shortly after, she claimed.