Before hunkering down for the cold winter months, make sure your furnace is properly cleaned and inspected to avoid a fire or interruption in service. Furnaces should be inspected by a licensed contractor annually and replaced when recommended. Experts at This Old...
Improper disposal of smoking materials is one of the leading causes of structure fires and related deaths and injuries in the United States. In 2014, an estimated 17,200 home fires were reported due to improper disposal of materials such as cigarettes, pipes and...
Whether you are whipping up a gourmet meal or a quick grilled cheese, cooking safety should always be the top priority in the kitchen. From 2017 to 2019, fire departments across the United States responded to an average of 187,500 home cooking fires, according to the...
There are few things as tranquil, and beautiful as a candle burning inside as snow falls outside. But a candle is an open flame and should be treated as such. Fire departments across the country responded to an estimated 7,400 home fires started by candles between...
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can’t be detected by sight, smell or taste. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and claims the lives of an estimated...
While most of us appreciate sitting back and enjoying the summer, it can be an unnerving time for millions of residents who are forced to constantly brace for wildfires that threaten their property.