Lots of gifts given during the holiday season contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that can pose a fire risk if not ...

Red Cross of the Greater Triangle Area Chapter is urging everyone to prioritize safety during the holiday season to prevent a ...

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 ...

Amid holiday festivities, fire risk surges from cooking, heating and decorations. Simple precautions can prevent disaster, ensuring safe celebrations for families.

When it comes to fire safety, one can never be too prepared. Here are some tips that can help save your life. As temperatures drop and the holidays approach, the risk of fire tends to increase in ...

Stolen toys returned to child just in time for Christmas in Alleghany County A man was charged with felony mailbox theft, and a child's stolen gifts were returned just in time for Christmas, according ...

The Winston-Salem Fire Department had a busy summer this year! In July, firefighters responded to 14 structure fires along with other calls for car crashes and medical emergencies. One of the leading ...

You never think your dryer could cause a devastating house fire but one man recently shared with reporter Amanda DeVoe how that happened to him. And a JFRD deputy chief shares four simple steps you ...

SAN DIEGO – Now that mid-summer is here, the nonprofit California Fire Foundation is sharing tips for residents to prevent fires and remain healthy while dealing with extreme heat. As global ...

STANFORD, Calif. -- Researchers at Stanford University say they have developed a way to stop fires from starting -- a possible solution to California's wildfire threat. It involves this gel-like fluid ...