Between 2011 and 2013, more than 2500 people died in residential fires, according to a just released report. During that time period, 83 percent of civilian fire fatalities occurred as a result of house fires. The U.S. Fire Administration’s latest …
The Oregon state fire marshal says there were 50 fire-related deaths in the state in 2014. That’s the most since the 53 fire fatalities in 2008. Fire Marshal Jim Walker calls the increase disheartening. He says the top three causes …
The bitter cold weather settling over much of the Midwest and Northeast is unpleasant for most, but life-threatening for some who are willing to do almost anything – even dangerous things – to stay warm. The U.S. Fire Administration says …