Lawyers for victims of the Crans-Montana fire, which killed 41, are seeking to upgrade charges against bar owners Jessica and Jacques Moretti from manslaughter by negligence to murder with possible intent, citing text messages warning of flammable foam.
Portable chargers are common but carry fire risks, as seen in recent incidents in Guangxi and Fujian. New national standards (GB 47372-2026) and CCC certification rules, effective March 31, 2027, enhance safety testing and require unique product codes and recommended safe usage periods to mitigate risks.
UK waste companies propose a £5 refundable deposit on vapes to boost proper disposal and reduce fires in waste facilities. Despite a ban on disposables, millions are still discarded weekly, posing fire risks due to lithium batteries. Some vape firms oppose the scheme, fearing it will drive consumers to illicit retailers.
The UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) warns of increasing risks from power banks on flights, citing overheating and fire incidents. Passengers are urged to follow rules, such as not packing them in checked luggage, as awareness campaigns are planned.
Hyundai is recalling 54,337 hybrid vehicles (2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid) due to a fire risk from overheating power control units. Tesla also recalled 173 Cybertrucks for wheel stud separation risk and over 200,000 EVs for inoperable rearview cameras.
Hong Kong will ban smoking at construction sites from July 17 following a deadly blaze. Amendments to existing ordinances will designate sites as no-smoking areas, with fines for workers and contractors.
Government surveyors failed to detect major fire risks at a housing complex destroyed in Hong Kong’s deadliest inferno in decades because they were following outdated guidelines that did not require in-person inspections of renovation works, a public inquiry has heard. The independent committee was told on Monday that illegal alterations to Wang Fuk Court’s emergency passages during the HK$336 million (US$42.9 million) overhaul of the estate’s exterior could have been discovered sooner had...
