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 ...
With the ongoing hot and dry conditions found in South Central Texas, fire danger concerns will be elevated at times in the days ahead. Fire danger conditions have already been elevated at times this ...
During the month of July, Bulloch County 911 reported that it received over 1,000 calls related to fires in the county.
Reduce clutter inside your home, especially in hallways and near exits, to prevent fire hazards. Clear outdoor debris like leaves and branches from your home's exterior and keep flammable materials ...
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 ...
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 ...
Is your home protected from fire? ABC7 Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles shares fire safety tips to stay prepared during national Fire Prevention Week. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick fire safety ...
As college students prepare to move into off-campus housing, the Carbondale Fire Department is offering some important fire ...
Oklahoma Forestry Service officials are providing fire safety tips as fire threats stay elevated across the state.
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 ...