1. If the fire is contained in one room, and after the fire is out, try to contain that space separately from the rest of the home. Shut the door if there is one. 2. When a fire happens in a great ...

Even if your oven is currently being used, unless you turn on the broiler, your bottom oven drawer should never get hot. However, you may notice any pans stored down there are a bit warm to the touch, ...

Splitero reports a fall home maintenance checklist to help homeowners prepare for winter, ensuring efficiency and preventing ...

President Trump says one part of the answer to homelessness is civil commitment and forced medical care. Some Democrats agree ...

With the changing of the seasons comes an opportunity to check in on our household heating units, wood stoves and fireplaces.

There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the Revenue ...

T ermites are a particularly troublesome pest, because they can cause serious damage to your home, and are notoriously difficult to get rid of. If you notice any of these wood-chewing creatures, or ...

Fire Prevention Week runs October 5-11, focusing on lithium-ion battery safety. Students will learn fire safety basics, while communities are encouraged to check smoke detectors and thank local ...

In honor of Fire Prevention Week, Allegheny County firefighters and the American Red Cross are reminding families how to ...

New Yorkers are being urged to check the safety of their homes as the FDNY relaunches a citywide campaign to prevent deadly fires. The #GetAlarmedNYC initiative aims to put smoke alarms in thousands ...

The American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region wants to remind everyone of the dangers of home fires, which claim seven ...

Fire Marshals with City of Bentonville are visiting schools across the city in October to teach students about changing smoke detector batteries twice a year, making sure there's a working smoke ...