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Step into the world of fire safety through stories that go beyond product labels. We spotlight breakthrough moments, behind-the-scenes action, major global expos, and the bold strides our partners are making worldwide. This is also where we share industry news that matters — trends, insights, and developments shaping the future of fire safety.
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Bridgehill successfully hosted its first live fire blanket demonstration in Oradea, Romania, in collaboration with our new distribution partner, Distreo.
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A Tesla Cybertruck caught fire in Harlingen, Texas, after crashing into a fire hydrant—ironically, the water may have triggered a thermal runaway in the EV’s lithium-ion battery. Crews worked on extinguishing the battery for over an hour.
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A Tesla crash at Burger King in Bodø, Norway, could have ended in disaster — but thanks to a quick-thinking janitor and the deployment of a Bridgehill Car Fire Blanket, the situation was swiftly contained. The electric vehicle, which crashed into the building at City Nord, began emitting smoke, prompting immediate concern over a potential battery fire.
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South Korean officials met in august to address electric vehicle safety and the possibility of requiring car manufacturers to disclose battery brands. This follows a fire on August 1, which started in a Mercedes-Benz EV parked in an underground garage and damaged an apartment building. The fire took eight hours to extinguish, affecting around 140 cars and displacing some residents.
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Nikolay has deep insight into the automotive industry and strong collaboration with firefighters, he knows exactly how to match our fire blanket solutions to real-world challenges.
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