The Fire Safety Research Institute reports that during a house fire, temperatures in a room with a closed door can stay below 100 degrees, while a room with an open door can reach more than 1,000 ...

“The witness – a tall, 16-year-old boy with a child-like face – recounts his sad story as if he were an old man”, she noted ...

Scientists have identified more than fifty ways that houses can ignite. It’s possible to defend against all of them—but it’s ...

Two late-night fires lit up Loudoun County — one sparked by unattended candles inside an Aldie home, another by a chimney ...

Stacks of Victorian-era photos, books and other documents discovered in Ohio have taken a winding path back to New York, ...

Firefighters are reminding residents to ensure their chimneys are properly maintained as heating season begins.

Within the past six months,11 firefighters have joined the volunteer Yantic Fire Engine Company, continuing its 178-year history.

Now is the time to focus on winter and begin preparing before it is too late, and if you don't do these chores soon, you will ...

During Fire Prevention Week, multiple fire departments across the state, as well as the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office, are giving out tips on how to use devices with lithium batteries safely ...

After a hunter in Wyoming finally finds a legal ram, shooting and recovering it proves to be much trickier than he thought.

This week was Fire Prevention Week, a time to recognize the need for fire safety and the importance of local fire crews. Fire departments host open houses, visit schools and do other public awareness ...

Make sure your fireplace is prepped and the flue damper is open. Then, start stacking firewood using either the log cabin or ...