AN URGENT recall of Christmas candles has been issued as they pose ... Safety Standards said the "product presents serious risk of fire". And that it "does not meet the requirements of the General ...

Simple cooking safety tips include the following: • Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling, or broiling food. • Have a “kid and pet-free zone” of at least 3 feet (1 meter) around the stove. • Keep ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Officials said the fire appeared to have burned out due to lack of oxygen, but still damaged a substantial amount of the ...

BURLINGTON — A candle is being blamed as the source of a fire that damaged a house east of downtown early Saturday.

UP will use the checks to identify and issue citations for other fire code violations, like covered smoke detectors, chained extension cords or candles. Repercussions for fire violations can include ...

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.