High-rise buildings present unique fire safety challenges due to their height, dense occupancy, and complex structures. From faulty electrical systems to careless human behavior, understanding the ...

They're in commercial and industrial buildings everywhere you go, but fire sprinklers are still a rarity in homes, where they could save lives, according to a statement from the Washington State Fire ...

The law was meant to simplify builders' jobs with a statewide code. It also curtailed the ability of cities to enforce ...

A high-rise apartment building caught on fire in downtown Louisville, leading to about 100 temporary evacuations. Around ...

DAYTON — A restaurant in downtown Dayton announced it has to temporarily close due to a recent fire in a high-rise multi-use ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- More than 100 people were displaced after a fire at a high-rise apartment building in downtown ...

After 20 months of war in Gaza, Israelis had become somewhat accustomed to missile attacks. The barrage from Iran is causing ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The City of Harrisburg is planning on filing a complaint against the owner of the old Bishop McDevitt High School for property violations. This comes as contractors have been ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two construction workers were in need of rescuing after their swing stage malfunctioned while they were working on a high-rise building. The malfunction prompted ...

Sprinklers stop fire in downtown high-rise, cause upwards of $200K in damage to businesses. WHIO. Thu, June 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM UTC. A fire caused thousands in damage to two businesses in Dayton ...

A fire has been reported at a high-rise apartment building in downtown Dayton. ... Firefighters arrived on scene and saw the flames had been put out by the building’s sprinkler system.