The lab is able to create a spinning wheel of fire in an enclosed chamber. The model illustrates how destructive such a weather phenomenon can be, said Urban. He said the fire tornadoes spread ...

EV battery fires burn at 1112°F+, emit toxic gases like hydrogen fluoride, and require thousands of gallons of water to ...

The U.S. Forest Service built the fire sciences lab in 1960, inspired by a forest fire that killed 13 firefighters. The facility includes a 66-foot-high combustion chamber that allows for intense ...

A controlled fire whirl burns during a test in the department of Fire Protection Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Worcester, Mass. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP) ...

A chemistry lab fire at Brookline High School injured a 15-year-old student and teacher, highlighting the importance of lab safety protocols. Published: July 15, 2025 Author: Robin Hattersley ...