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 ...

Cleaning a few key areas in your home can help prevent fires, according to the Ohio State Fire Marshal. To help reduce the risks of summer fires, Ohioans can take time to remove clutter and debris ...

When wildfires break out, we dispatch teams of firefighters to attack the problem on the ground and from the air. When the spread overwhelms local resources, we marshal emergency support from nearby ...

Lightning-sparked fires can be a big deal: The Canadian wildfires of 2023 generated nearly 500 million metric tons of carbon emissions, and lightning-started fires burned 93% of the area affected.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — This week marks National Fire Prevention week. Across the state, fire departments are holding events to raise awareness and offer fire safety tips to residents. “Hopefully ...

The Santa Monica Fire Department is urging residents to learn about lithium-ion battery safety during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11, through community events and educational initiatives. The ...

Firefighters in Clermont County are urging families to take precautions when decorating for the holidays to prevent fires. Firefighters in Clermont County are urging families to take precautions when ...

As a winter storm looms, officials are urging residents to take precautions when heating their homes to prevent fires and ensure safety. Tony Casey, public information officer for Horry County Fire ...

Maryland residents are being urged to take simple steps to prevent fires caused by lithium-ion batteries during Fire Prevention Week, which is scheduled for Oct. 5–11. The campaign theme, “Charge Into ...

Combine fires cost farmers millions of dollars in damages every harvest, and even worse, result in injuries and deaths. The current dry conditions, and forecasts for more hot, dry weather in the next ...

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 ...