New York Daily News3d
FDNY seeing huge uptick in building fires from lithium-ion batteries
The FDNY has seen a startling 53% increase in structural fires linked to exploding lithium-ion batteries this year — a sobering statistic that shows e-bike and scooter owners are not taking ...
New York Post7d
FDNY fires firefighter accused of killing motorist in DWI crash — as its revealed he’s a beefcake OnlyFans model
The FDNY suspended Michael Pena last month after he allegedly ran a red light while speeding and under the influence on Northern Boulevard in Corona, slamming into LaGuardia Airport worker Justin ...
CBS News22d
Bronx fire rips through row of businesses on Jerome Ave. FDNY issues another summons for parking at hydrant.
As we were extinguishing the fire, we continued to check the buildings and stores next door, eventually found fire in that whole row of stores coming up Burnside," FDNY Chief of Department John ...
New York Daily News8d
FDNY terminates Michael Pena, firefighter busted in fatal booze-fueled Queens crash
The FDNY has fired a 28-year-old firefighter facing vehicular manslaughter charges for killing a LaGuardia Airport worker in a booze and drug-fueled Queens crash last month, the Daily News has ...
Staten Island Advance19d
Fit to fight fires: Staten Island FDNY house gets exercise equipment donation
In a show of support for Staten Island’s first responders, Fall, a Democrat who represents the North Shore, and Tanen donated fitness equipment to FDNY Engine 157/Ladder 80 in Port Richmond.
Yahoo3d
FDNY seeing huge uptick in building fires from lithium-ion batteries
In 2019, when the FDNY first started tracking these fires, only 13 blazes were attributed to the batteries. By 2020, the number had more than tripled to 44, according to FDNY officials.