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.

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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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

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 ...

NEW ORLEANS — Extreme cold weather arrives Monday, with a hard freeze in the north and freezing temperatures in the south, according to WWL Chief Meteorologist Chris Franklin. Highs will only climb to ...

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 ...