Items such as lithium-ion batteries, pool and fertilizer chemicals, propane tanks, lead-based paint, and electronics like computer monitors, TVs, printers, and stereos should all be disposed of at a ...

Researchers at the Chung-Ang University in Korea have developed a fire sensor that is powered by hydrovoltaics (HV) instead ...

Don't ignore that smoke detector on the wall. Here are the best places to install one for improved fire safety.

Is it hot in here, or is it just Jacksonville’s sexiest woman K.UTIE? We’ll go with the latter. Not only do the smoke detector batteries need to come out every time she walks into a room, but the ...

With a martial arts studio named “Rat Town” you would think Master Splinter ran the place. But because a giant rat is ...

It’s chilly out there! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to take safety precautions while ...

Heating is a major cause of home fires in the United States, second only to cooking fires. Heating fires started by portable ...

In addition, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security says to keep refrigerators and freezers closed: Refrigerators will keep ...

According to the National Fire Prevention Association, this time of year is known as peak heating fire season.

The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...

As winter sets in, Arkansas officials are emphasizing the importance of fire safety following a year (2022) that saw 84 ...