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 ...

National Fire Prevention Week spotlights practical ways to reduce fire risks at home, including kitchen safety, proper extension cord use and fireplace maintenance.

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 ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - October is Fire Prevention Month, and the Wilmington Fire Department is offering residents guidance on how to respond to a fire, prevent one, and safely use lithium-ion ...

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On Sept. 30, Estero Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire and discovered an e-bike that had caught fire.

NEW YORK — The DEC provided safety tips for burning outdoors. In the case of an emergency, contact the Forest Ranger’s ...

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 ...