Unbeknownst to many people, certain common objects in our homes can be a fire hazard. To make things trickier, these hidden hazards often go unnoticed — posing a real risk to humans and pets. Many ...

Overloaded Extension Cords and Power Strips Plugging too many devices into a single power strip or using an extension cord as ...

Unbeknownst to many people, certain common objects in our homes can be a fire hazard. To make things trickier, these hidden hazards often go unnoticed — posing a real risk to humans and pets. Many ...

Home is where the heart is, but it's also where we want to feel safe and secure. We install smoke alarms, buy fire extinguishers, and plan escape routes, but there's more we can do - like being aware ...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signs indicate that this property's hazardous materials removal is complete after the home was destroyed by the Eaton fire in Altadena. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) ...

October 5 - 11 is Fire Prevention Week! Read the new edition of Shop Talk (pdf) to learn more about lithium ion battery safety. At William & Mary, fire safety is practiced to reduce the destruction ...

Cal Fire has released new fire hazard severity zone maps for public review and comment, including maps for Tulare County, Woodlake, and Porterville. The new maps will impact future building projects ...

More than 90% of the city of Poway is designated as a moderate, high or very high Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Cal Fire reported in a release of new maps for areas under local and county fire agency ...