VIDEO: The Chicago Fire Department is raising awareness about the increasing number of fires caused by faulty lithium batteries in the city. As technology use expands, so does reliance on lithium batteries, which the department says are becoming a growing fire hazard. Fire officials have seen a rise in incidents involving devices such as electric bikes and computers igniting, prompting the department to release a public safety announcement (PSA) on Thursday.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFLD-TV FOX 32 Chicago

A massive fire broke out early Friday morning at Columbus Auto Shredding on Alum Creek Drive, engulfing a large outdoor pile of junk cars in flames. The blaze, which started just after midnight, was captured on video by an ABC 6 News viewer. In response to the fire, police shut down parts of Alum Creek Drive from Winslow to Refugee Road, as well as Refugee Road at Route 104, to aid firefighting efforts.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSYX-TV ABC/FOX 6 Columbus

The PulsePoint Foundation announced that ZOLL has donated the National AED Registry to PulsePoint. ZOLL’s donation will increase emergency call taker access to known AED (automated external defibrillator) locations for use during cardiac arrest call processing. The donation represents a shared belief that every AED in the U.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: JEMS

Volunteering used to be a mainstay of U.S. culture. But in recent years, giving back to their community hasn’t played as big a role in many Americans’ lives. New research from the University of Georgia suggests the economy may be to blame. The researchers found that people living in disadvantaged communities or areas that have high levels of economic inequality were less likely to volunteer.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: UGA Today

PHOTOS: A massive fire broke out early Friday morning at Columbus Auto Shredding on Alum Creek Drive, engulfing a large outdoor pile of junk cars in flames. The blaze, which started just after midnight, was captured on video by an ABC 6 News viewer. In response to the fire, police shut down parts of Alum Creek Drive from Winslow to Refugee Road, as well as Refugee Road at Route 104, to aid firefighting efforts.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSYX-TV ABC/FOX 6 Columbus