Authorities say a malfunctioning extension cord sparked a weekend fire in a Wichita, Kansas, home where a man was found unconscious and later died. Wichita fire Lt. Jose Ocadiz said Monday that investigators found the heat-damaged extension cord in the …
A new report released by The Hartford highlights the 100 U.S. cities with the highest home fire risk. According to The Hartford Home Fire Index, the top five cities are: Detroit, Mich. Shreveport, La. Boston, Mass. Flint, Mich. Richmond, Va. …
As Hurricane Matthew descends on the Eastern seaboard, the U.S. candle industry and state fire marshals are advising consumers to take critical safety measures when using candles or other open flames during a power outage. An estimated 26 percent of …
As college campuses across the country welcome students back to school, federal and state officials vow to improve fire safety. The statistics are troubling. The University of Colorado, Boulder reported that in 2014 there were 242 campus housing fires resulting …
While spring is in full swing, the Northwest is already preparing for summer wildfire season – particularly following the unprecedented damage to many rural homes and communities last year. But a poll from PEMCO Insurance warns that almost one-third of …
Understanding why fire expert testimony is accepted or rejected during litigation can save adjusters time and money, according to experts who presented on the subject during a live streaming session held by the National Association of Subrogation Professionals. “Fire Experts …
State fire officials are reminding Tennesseans with natural, fresh-cut Christmas trees to keep them in water because of the fire risk posed if they dry out. Gary West is deputy commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Insurance’s Fire Prevention …
In 2013, 65,880 firefighter injuries occurred in the line of duty, a decrease of 5.1 percent from the previous year. Of those injuries, 29,760 (45.2 percent) occurred during fireground operations, with the leading causes reported as overexertion, strain (26.5 percent) …
As wildfires burn homes and thousands of square miles across the West, fire experts say simple actions like clearing brush around a home or removing pine needles from decks could make the difference in whether a house survives or burns …
To help communities prepare residents for the possibility of a wildfire, State Farm is providing funding to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Wildland Fire Operations Division. Local organizations will receive monetary awards through this grant to support and implement …