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North Carolina Wildfires
(Is there a history?) From the rolling mountains in the west to the 300 miles of barrier island beaches to the east, North Carolina is filled with natural beauty. The Tar Heel State is home to a wide variety of wildlife as well as hiking spots and parks that people love to explore year-round. But,…
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What Areas of Texas are Most Likely to Get Hit by a Major Hurricane?
One big reason that contributes to the state’s high exposure to major hurricanes is its lengthy coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. This makes cities like Houston, Galveston, and others along the Gulf Coast some of the most hurricane-prone areas in the state. The Lone Star State ranks second among U.S. states most frequently hit…
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Are Lithium-Ion Batteries Prone to Fire?
A fire caused by Lithium-ion batteries, whether from electric vehicles (EVs), e-bikes, or other battery-powered devices such as nicotine vape pens, has happened, but how often and why are the questions that we’ll attempt to get answers for. In February 2025, CBS News reported a massive fire that took hours to put out at EMR…