Salem sees big increase in serious residential fires in 2025. Here's how to stay safe

Serious residential fires have increased in Salem by 50% from 2024, data from the first 10 months of 2025 shows. The Salem ...
Consumer Reports

Over 400,000 Husqvarna Gas String Trimmers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Husqvarna has recalled about 403,000 gas string trimmers, also called grass trimmers, because incorrect wiring in the ignition module can cause an electrical spark, or arcing (when electricity jumps ...
House Digest on MSN

Make Your Home Safer From Electrical Fires By Not Ignoring This Warning Sign

Electrical fires are a recurring problem for homeowners all over the world, and this one warning sign of a potential fire ...
KHON2

Electrical outlet causes accidental fire at Makalapa School

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The fire incident that damaged two buildings at Makalapa Elementary School on Monday was classified as accidental by the Honolulu Fire Department Investigator. Around 7 a.m. on ...
The Daily Gazette

Downed, arcing electrical wires cause power outage, close CMS

At 8:34 a.m. Wednesday, Columbia County 911 dispatched the Chatham Fire Department to 5 Library Place in Chatham for a report of wires down and burning. At 8:39 a.m., the fire department was then ...