Next week, Oct. 5-11, is Fire Prevention Week and we would be remiss if we didn’t take this opportunity to thank our local firefighters for all that they do to keep us safe. We would also like to ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Severe Weather Awareness Week continues Friday with a focus on temperature extremes and wildfires, both of which pose risks to Florida residents. Florida has experienced both ends ...

One year ago, wildfires began tearing through Los Angeles, burning 16,000 homes and leaving 31 dead. As we learn from this ...

Fire Prevention Week is getting underway, and the Red Cross uses this period of awareness to urge Pennsylvanians to take steps to protect their homes. According to a data set compiled by the U.S. Fire ...

A dangerous pattern is raising concern among Lynchburg residents. It's been a busy couple of weeks for the Lynchburg Fire ...

The worldwide pandemic has threatened many of the businesses you rely on every day, but don’t let it take away your source for local news. Now more than ever, we need your help to ensure nothing but ...

The disconnect between the urgency of fire safety and actual household preparation points to a fundamental challenge in home safety education. Traditional approaches (pamphlets, static demonstrations, ...

After multiple house fires in the region during the past week, local fire experts are reminding residents of safety practices ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - With the weather getting colder it’s important to understand home fire safety when keeping your house warm. Andy Cornette and Sandy Sanders with the American Red Cross ...

House fires tend to increase during the fall and winter months, with December and January often being the peak. Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of a home, tested monthly, and replaced ...