Approximately 80% of all fire fatalities in the U.S. occur in the home and residential fires kill an average of 5,000 people and injure an additional 21,000 people annually. Reduce your chances of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Public Safety encourages families to review fire safety rituals for the upcoming “fall ...

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 ...

Home fires still affect thousands of families every year, and many accidents start from small issues people ignore. A forgotten stove burner, overloaded outlet, or blocked heater can quickly become ...

Following the recent fire at Ventana Townhomes that displaced multiple residents, the Augusta Fire Department is reminding ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking equipment is the leading cause of home fires and injuries with heating equipment as the second. Starting TODAY, what can you do to ...