February 20, 2013
A blaze that killed a father and four children in eastern Kentucky has led to a renewed focus on fire prevention. Pike County Firefighters Association President Randy Courtney told the Appalachian News-Express that nine of the 26 fire departments in …
January 17, 2013
Authorities say nine people died in Georgia fires during the first 11 days in 2013, marking a deadly start to the year. Fire officials say that with colder weather approaching Georgia this week, people should be diligent about fire safety …
January 14, 2013
The Navy said Friday that it is reviewing whether its camouflage working uniforms are safe for sailors at sea after a test revealed exactly how flammable the material is. In October, a test conducted by the Navy Clothing Textile Research …
August 1, 2012
Each year college and university students, on- and off-campus, experience hundreds of fire-related emergencies nationwide. There are several specific causes for fires on college campuses, including cooking, intentionally set fires and open flame. Overall, most college-related fires are due to …