Fire emergencies can strike without warning, especially on a hot-work jobsite. Job sites often contain flammable materials such as wood framing, insulation, adhesives, fuels, chemicals, plastics, and ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Did you know that many electronics in your home — like your smartphone — have lithium-ion batteries that could catch fire if they are not charged properly? October 5 through 11 marks ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – In an effort to enhance fire safety awareness, the Shreveport Fire Department has introduced “Fire Prevention Friday,” a series of informative posts that will focus on a ...

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 — ...

A firefighter rescues a resident of an apartment building in the Bronx after a fire broke out in a third-floor unit on Jan. 9, 2022. Seventeen people died in the fire. Modern apartment buildings ...

Space heaters should be used safely by plugging them into a wall outlet with nothing else plugged in, keeping them at least ...

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 ...