Fires in commercial buildings are sadly an all-too-common occurrence. In 2021, FEMA reported over 116,500 nonresidential fires resulting in 115 deaths, 1,025 injuries and over $3.6 billion in loss.

SPRINGFIELD, Va. — If it seems like there's been an uptick in fires this week, firefighters say it's not surprising. "So normally at this time of the year around the holidays, the fire department ...

[Editor's Note: The following was written by New Milford Fire Marshal Karen A. Facey.] Fire marshals statewide are responsible to ensure that the buildings within their community are compliant with ...

Whether you're a homeowner or renter, a house fire can be a costly disaster. According to the National Fire Protection Association, home fires account for more than 2500 deaths and more than 12,000 ...

Some misconceptions are merely inconvenient. And some - like the many myths that surround the use of fire sprinklers in homes - can be deadly. The federal government and more than 400 local ...

BERNVILLE, Pa. – Eight-year-old Abel Wentzel from Bernville has always looked up to the firefighters in his family. "Well, my uncle was a firefighter. My other uncle was a firefighter. My papa was a ...

FIRE extinguishers are a common sight wherever you travel, from government buildings to businesses to restaurants. They are placed in conspicuous locations purposely so they are easy to locate in case ...

Three species of fire ants have been found in North Carolina: red imported fire ants, black fire ants, and hybrid fire ants. Red imported fire ants are the most common fire ant species in North ...