The Cranston Fire, which was first reported Wednesday afternoon, July 25, and has remained at 13,139 acres as of Friday afternoon, Aug. 2. The fire is 96 percent contained. About 1,546 fire ...

Design; Gas and Electric Fireplaces Are the Future. We Asked Design Pros How to Make Them Seem Real. Facing stricter restrictions on wood-burning fireplaces, interior designers are learning to ...

The gas fireplace industry says ventless fireplaces are safe to use. In fact are much safer than wood-burning fireplaces, blamed for several hundred fires and several deaths every year.

The number of confirmed deaths in the fires climbed to at least 27 after authorities said they found remains in the two major fire zones on Wednesday. Jan. 16, 2025 ...

The fires raging in Southern California threaten to hurt the supply of oil, gas, diesel and natural gas supplies due to fire hazards and loss of power.

The eye-catching flame retardant — seen in photographs coating homes, cars and yards — has been used to stamp out persistent fires for over 50 years, according to its manufacturer, Perimeter ...

Columbus Fire Chief Scott Hazeltine explained how these fires are put out. “You actually get close enough with water to get to the valve to shut the valve off,” Hazeltine said.

Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.

Cleaning a few key areas in your home can help prevent fires, according to the Ohio State Fire Marshal. ... Before grilling with propane and natural gas, people should check the gas hose for leaks.