BURLINGTON, N.C. — The Burlington Fire Department is urging people to use caution when burning candles inside and to always put them out before leaving home. On Feb. 8 around 12:21 a.m ...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as the song goes, but it is also one of the riskiest, according to State Fire Marshal Jerry Rosendahl. Because fire danger is intrinsic to most ...

A candle is said to have sparked an overnight house fire causing thousands of dollars in damages, according to the Burlington Fire Department. On Saturday, officials said they were called to the ...

reported that the fire began when the cat overturned the candle, igniting nearby flammable materials. Working smoke detectors in the home alerted her to the danger. The homeowner was taken to a ...

A mother-of-four has described her devastation after her home was wrecked in a fire when a candle fell over in her bedroom. Chloe Taylor, 25, said there was nothing she could to save her house by ...

Simple cooking safety tips include the following: Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling, or broiling food. Have a "kid ...

CANTON ‒ An unattended candle in an attached garage caused an accidental fire that heavily damaged a home at 619 Union Ave. SW on Wednesday afternoon, the Canton Fire Department said.

BURLINGTON, N.C. — The Burlington Fire Department is urging people to be careful when burning candles inside their home and ...