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Sept 2024 Fire Report: The Neverending Summertime Spike and Engineering Innovation
2024-09-09 14:11:13| Waste Age
In August, the industry faced 44 fires, with 20 occurring in waste, paper, and plastic operations, and eight were deemed catastrophic based on the National Waste & Recycling Associations $400,000-plus loss definition. Fire incidents, driven by factors like lithium-ion batteries and seasonal heat, have risen consistently since 2016, and 2024 is on track to set a record for the highest number of facility fires in the U.S. and Canada, despite typically seeing fewer fires in the latter half of the year.
Category:Energy and Environment