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 ...

Each October, the National Fire Protection Association leads the nation in observing Fire Prevention Week, a campaign dedicated to educating the public about fire safety and prevention strategies. The ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick fire safety tip for Fire Prevention Week. Smoke detectors can save lives, but according to a study from All Star Home, 39% of Americans have unplugged their smoke ...

During the month of July, Bulloch County 911 reported that it received over 1,000 calls related to fires in the county.

IT IS NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION SAFETY WEEK. THE LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP FIRE COMPANY IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING WORKING SMOKE DETECTORS. NEWS EIGHT’S GABRIELLE THOMAS HAS SOME ...

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 ...

According to U.S. Fire Administration data, there have been around 120 house fire fatalities and three on-duty firefighter deaths in Texas since Jan. 1, 2025. Residents trapped in a burning building ...

The Houston Fire Department urges citizens to be careful and follow some simple safety tips when using space heaters, fireplaces and other supplemental heating sources. HFD recommends the following ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY – To raise awareness of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety ™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” fire companies in Montgomery County are hosting ...

As temperatures near freezing, the Winston-Salem Fire Department is sharing crucial safety tips to prevent house fires caused by space heaters and fireplaces. "Any time you get fuel close to a heat ...

Derek Erquhart, assistant chief of fire prevention for the South Bend Fire Department, joined us on 16 News Now at Noon to ...

During National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11, the focus will be on fire safety. The following tips can help residents learn how to prevent fire tragedies and safeguard their homes and families.