What happens when wild fires reach the city? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with fire historian Steve Pyne about the ways in which the fire threat is changing. Wildfire is the word we tend to use when ...

The Los Angeles firestorms show how quickly wildfires can turn into urban fires. Flying embers, not direct flames, often ignite homes first. Homeowners can mitigate fire risk by maintaining a clear ...

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Did you know that 95% of wildfires are caused by human activities? By understanding the common causes of wildfires and taking proactive steps to prevent them, we can all ...

Rhoda Afriyie Mensah is affiliated with Africa in Science (think tank). In many African communities, fire hazards are a concern due to the materials used for building and daily activities such as ...

Thanksgiving and Christmas see a surge in kitchen fires due to the increased use of cooking equipment, making them riskier than other times of the year. Thanksgiving Day alone accounts for three times ...

Keep your home cozy and fire-free this winter. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, filled with warm sugar cookies, twinkling lights, toasty fires, and time with loved ones. But it’s also when ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California fast-tracked over 100 fire risk reduction projects after the Palisades fire. One of the projects is ...

Fire departments across the Valley are on high alert after the wildfires ravaged the Southern California coast earlier this year. Preventative measures are being shared with homeowners to prevent ...

An Independence apartment building erupted into flames Wednesday, Jan. 23, killing a family of four and displacing at least 32 residents. The blaze started with a kitchen fire. An Indy Ridge ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Spring officially began last week, which means it is time for spring cleaning soon in Ohio. “Keeping fire prevention and safety in mind during your spring-cleaning routine can go a ...