The Bike Palace, longtime San Pedro business, dealing with aftermath of devastating fire

The Bike Palace, a San Pedro mainstay for more than 50 years, was the only place some locals would go to buy a new bike. But ...
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Mechanic stunned after discovering cause of customer's blown tire: 'Cannot be repaired'

"[$]500 tire down the drain." Mechanic stunned after discovering cause of customer's blown tire: 'Cannot be repaired' first ...

Fire officials warn of lithium battery dangers as devices become more common

Lithium batteries can be damaged by severe temperatures, overcharging, and impacts. Those batteries then overheat and can ...
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Rising Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Put Construction Sites at Risk: What Contractors Need to Know

Lithium-ion batteries power today’s jobsites, but they also pose a growing fire hazard. Further education is key to moving ...

Proper battery disposal is now required by law in Illinois: Fear of fires is just one reason

Under the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act, producers of batteries are required to fund and manage the collection, transportation and recycling of certain batteries.