Holiday burns are common, but health experts say minor burns can often be treated at home with cold water, aloe vera, and antibiotic ointment.

With the holidays in full swing and people preparing to gather around the table, the kitchen can become the most dangerous part of the home.

When you want to impress while cooking at home, you break out a time tested trick: the flambé -- but the wrong lighter could ...

Prepare for more flooding on roads and at homes near creeks and lakes. Here's what to know before you hit the road or hunker ...

It’s also important to properly dispose of ashes from fireplaces and wood stoves, as the ashes can pile up and remain hot on the inside for hours and even days. Michaelis recommends storing ashes from ...

Safety officials are urging families to be cautious when using fireworks this New Year’s Eve, as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported nearly 14,700 injuries and 11 deaths ...

From overloaded outlets and unattended cooking to dry live trees and fireplaces, small seasonal habits can quickly turn into ...

A crisis was averted at a manufacturing facility, when an employee reportedly put out a small fire in the electrical lighting ...

The Knox County Fire Bureau and the Karns Fire Department hosted a Christmas tree safety event Thursday afternoon. During the event, they burned a Christmas tree to ...

Officials say a holiday living room is often filled with seasonal items that can be considered leading causes to house fires ...

Winter is the season when the most fires occur, as families turn on their space heaters or set their fireplaces alight to stave off the cold. Because of the increased risk, local fire chiefs have ...

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