Another polar plunge of temperatures is expected over the weekend, and when those temperatures come down, a spike is seen in ...

The Westport Fire Department is reminding residents to take precautions as wind chills drop and extreme cold conditions move ...

BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – For some, this will be the first big snowstorm they have braved alone.Many have also purchased their ...

As cold weather settles in, many households turn to portable electric space heaters to help warm individual rooms and ...

Franklin firefighters share the safety challenges they face during extreme cold and offer tips for residents to protect ...

Approximately 80% of all fire fatalities in the U.S. occur in the home and residential fires kill an average of 5,000 people and injure an additional 21,000 people annually. Reduce your chances of ...

Door County fire officials warn residents about winter fire risks and offer tips on space heaters, stoves, and smoke detector ...

To ensure safety, the fire department says to not run generators inside, and do not use your oven as a heater. Adam Espeut, ...

While cooler weather can be a welcome change, it also brings an increased risk of house fires—especially in an area where heating systems aren’t used often.

Fire officials say taking a few seconds to adhere to these safety tips can stop a fire from starting.

Since January 1, there has been 10 home fires across the state from various causes. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is sharing some home heating safety tips.