Modesto Fire Department says cooking, space heaters, chimneys and overloaded outlets drive winter fire calls — and most are ...

December is the leading month for home fires as the winter season moves in due to unsafe home-heating practices.

Home heating isn't particularly efficient since you're rarely, if ever, occupying all rooms. A natural foil for a bloated heating bill is to crank down the thermostat and use a space heater to warm a ...

As holiday decorations go up, fire officials urge caution with Christmas trees to prevent fires, emphasizing fresh selections ...

It’s that time of year again. Christmas carols have taken over the speakers at retail stores, Christmas lights are shining ...

Designing a heat room at home, whether it’s a full traditional sauna, an infrared setup, or a compact wellness corner, ...

As temperatures begin to drop in the weeks leading up to the first day of winter, Dec. 21, safety departments urge residents ...

One of the leading causes of fires during cold weather is space heaters. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says portable ...

One of the leading causes of fires during cold weather is space heaters. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says portable space heaters were involved in an average of 1,600 house fires a year from ...

Des Moines Fire officials are urging winter safety as cold weather increases fire risks, offering guidance on heaters, cooking, alarms and keeping hydrants clear.

As the Kenosha community mourns the tragic loss of three children killed in a deadly apartment fire, local firefighters are ...