With the onset of warmer weather, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine wants everyone to practice fire safety while enjoying the outdoors. “As … we start spending more time outside, outdoor fires also ...
As holiday celebrations ramp up, Illinois fire officials are urging families to make fire safety a priority, citing new data showing that candles and decorations placed too close to heat sources ...
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 ...
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — This morning, several Lenoir County Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a house fire caused by a lithium-ion battery from a leaf blower. This particular battery was ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — As homes fill with decorations, guests and festive meals, fire officials remind that it is important to remember that the holiday season brings an increased risk of house fires — ...
THERE ON THE FRONT PAGE. A SMALL KITCHEN FIRE SPARKED THAT DEADLY BLAZE IN INDEPENDENCE ONLY MINUTES AFTER IT STARTED. ALMOST THE ENTIRE BUILDING WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. SO WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU FIND ...
The holiday season is a busy time for many people — hosting family members, traveling, cooking big meals, decorating. But local fire chiefs say it’s also the busiest time of the year for them. The ...
Whether you're hitting the road or catching a flight out of town, the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office wants to remind you that fire safety doesn't stay at home. In 2024, Washington fire ...
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- As holiday decorations start coming down, local fire officials are reminding residents to stay mindful of fire hazards that can linger after the season’s celebrations. The ...