Having a firm grasp on home fire safety and fire prevention can be the difference between a serious emergency and a harmless scare. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, over 350,000 house fires ...

Before you start decking the halls for the holidays, consider this: around 47,000 fires occur during this festive season, resulting in over 500 deaths each year. Yet, here is the good news: preventing ...

Teach fire safety: Show children how to safely enjoy the fire, and for older kids, demonstrate what to do in an emergency. Have water or blankets available to stop fires. Extinguish completely: Make ...

Fire in an informal settlement in Kenya. Donwilson Odhiambo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images In many African communities, fire hazards are a concern due to the materials used for building and ...

PORTLAND (WGME) -- It was a cold start to the day Wednesday, with 20s and 30s all throughout the region. This may have you thinking about turning your heat on or turning to smaller heaters for the ...

(Feature Impact) In observance of National Fire Prevention Month, it’s a good time to review your fire safety habits at home and in your neighborhood. Fires can be devastating, but many of them are ...

(WKBN) -- An extra hour of sleep isn't the only thing Ohioans can gain when Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday at 2 a.m. The ...

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With national Fire Prevention Week starting on Sunday, Oct. 5, we’re highlighting some local fire-safety tips, including the scoop on how local cities are sharing information on using lithium-ion ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A StormTracker 4 Alert Day has been declared for Tuesday due to strong winds and a very high risk of fires. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect across Southern Arizona from 1 p ...

Sitting around a campfire can be a beloved part of time with family and friends. But for families with young children, it's important to be aware of the risk of burns and know how to prevent and ...

To keep a home safe from fire, consider installing a monitored home security system with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Additionally, it’s vital to keep up with smoke alarm maintenance. Other ...