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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Southern California Edison cut power to more customers this year than ever before, nearly quadrupling blackouts to ...

OTHER’S AID IF ATTACKED. MEANWHILE, SACRAMENTO METRO FIRE SAYS IT’S ON A MISSION TO PREVENT FIRES FROM BREAKING OUT THIS SUMMER. IN ABOUT TWO HOURS, THEY WILL BE OUT IN THE MAYFAIR AREA DOING A ...

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - The Pueblo Fire Department (PFD) wants you to join the "Bucket Brigade!" It's all part of their firework safety program this Fourth of July. Inspired by the historical bucket ...

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 ...