The New York Times – Travel:
The battery spontaneously combusted while stored in a luggage in the overhead bin. The airline said there were no injuries.
Category: Fires and Firefighters
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Engine Fire Prompts Evacuation of Houston Flight, Video Shows
The New York Times – Travel:
A video on social media showed smoke and flames coming from one of the engines of a United Airlines flight headed for LaGuardia Airport in New York.
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How to Stay Safe If a Hotel Fire Erupts
The New York Times – Travel:
On a vacation, the potential for fires is often far from mind. But in rare instances, terrifying tragedy can come fast.
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A Bastion of Los Angeles Hippie Culture Survived the Flames
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Though landmarks were lost, the tight-knit and storied community of Topanga Canyon counts its blessings.
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A Bastion of Los Angeles Hippie Culture Survived the Flames
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Though landmarks were lost, the tight-knit and storied community of Topanga Canyon counts its blessings.
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Canada’s Devastating Fires Force Seasonal Businesses Into an Uncertain Future
The New York Times – Travel:
Lytton, British Columbia, used to draw backpackers, rafters and road-trippers until a wildfire destroyed it in 2021. Now, it’s a microcosm of how climate change is scrambling tourism.
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Red Double-Decker Bus Catches Fire During London Rush Hour
The New York Times – Travel:
There were no injuries, and the London Fire Brigade said it would investigate the cause of the fire on the iconic red double-decker bus.
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Wildfires: How to Travel Safely as the Climate Changes
The New York Times – Travel:
Climate change has made wildfires a year-round threat to travelers. Here’s how to minimize your risk, and what to do if you’re in the path of a fire.
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Wildfires and Heat Transform Italy and Greece Into Tourism Nightmares
The New York Times – Travel:
Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.