You probably don't think much about that metal box in your basement or garage. Most homeowners hardly give it a second glance ...

Your electrical panel is a key part of your home’s safety, but it can become a fire hazard if certain risks are kept too ...

Hidden electrical relics in your home may be quietly raising fire risks. Here are the outdated devices you should stop ...

Keeping our home safe is a priority, but we know that electrical fires can start without warning. As smart home technology continues to evolve, we've had our eye on products that enhance home safety.

ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American National has announced a new Internet of Things (IoT) property loss prevention service provided by Ting. This service utilizes a sensor and ...

You have to remember that early electric lights were hot. “The practice of draping merchandise over lamps, in addition to being dangerous, defeats its own purpose,” wrote the Alert in its article. The ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Close to 8,000 whole room heaters have been recalled due to risk of electric shock and fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced. Vornado Air ...

According to Chief Fire Officer Todd Hutchinson, space heaters account for 43 percent of all heating fires in homes and 85 ...

POLLOCKSVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A structure fire at a home in Pollocksville claimed the life of one person early Saturday morning, Jan. 11, 2025. After an inspection, it was determined the fire was ...

As the holiday season comes around, so do unique fire hazards this time of year, and area fire stations want you to know how to prevent structure fires.

As fire departments prepare to better track lithium battery fires, an expert advises not to plug a device into “any charger ...

The winter season makes everyone excited about snowy days and chilly nights. But all too often, we forget that the most common ways to stay warm can pose fire hazards. Whether by using a space heater ...