A fire extinguisher is more than a tool that puts out a fire. It can be the arbiter between life or death. Putting out a fire early can mean the difference between a small, smoky mess and widespread wreckage. Consider this: Fire with access to air and fuel ...

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A box of matches or a pocket lighter are foolproof options for starting a fire. But what happens when your lighter runs out of fuel or your box of matches gets wet? Having an old fashioned fire starter on hand is not only a smart move but a safe move.

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Imagine you’re driving down the road and suddenly smell smoke or see flames shoot from under the hood or dash. What should you do? Read on for Consumer Reports’ advice on how to stay safe if your car catches fire. You may have seen news reports about ...

JACKSON, MI – Two detached garages were damaged, and two SUVs parked outside of them were destroyed in a fire Wednesday night. Fire crews were called at about 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, to a home on Pleasant Street near Page Avenue in Jackson after receiving multiple 911 calls of a structure fire,

The Aspen Acres Fire burning in Pueblo and Custer counties remains at nearly 67,000 acres and zero containment Friday morning.

The Pocket Fire, burning in rugged terrain, grew slightly to 23,451 acres but containment increased to 25% as of the morning of July 3.