fire

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The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, as well as the state’s umbrella organization, the California Fire Safe Council, did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

MSA Safety will acquire Autronica Fire & Security from private-equity firm Sentinel Capital Partners for about $555 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

MSA Safety has struck a deal to buy Autronica Fire & Security, a provider of fire and gas detection and alarm systems, from private-equity firm Sentinel Capital Partners for about $555 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said 12 crews were tackling the fire, which broke out at about 14:45 BST, on the Billington Road industrial estate.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Fire across the ridge, down the mountainside, spreading inland, tree by tree, burning like massive candles, pop-pop-popping and falling, striking more trees, burning ground cover, eating the landscape alive.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes