From blocked chimneys and carbon monoxide, to space heaters too close to bedding, Reading's fire marshal points out winter ...

The Omaha Fire Department said the fire started in the basement. Crews were able to get it under control in around 20 minutes ...

One resident in the neighborhood of the fatal house fire said many houses on the street do not have smoke alarms.

According to Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Jackson gospel artist J.B. Mance, father of legendary recording artist Dorothy ...

Cargill announces layoffs Cargill, with several locations in Illinois, is laying off about 5% of its global workforce as ...

In the U.S., half of reported home fires caused by heating equipment happen in December, January and February, according to ...

The first-ever statewide smoke alarm installation blitz gives more than 1,600 Illinois residents new smoke alarms.

Though experts are warning of the dangers that come along with using heating systems and devices, as well as how to decorate ...

Illinois agencies and volunteers distributed over 5,000 smoke alarms, aiming to reduce home fire deaths linked to absent or ...

December is the peak time for home fires involving candles and holiday decorations,” an executive with Red Cross said ...

The Red Cross mission to prevent and relieve human suffering continues even when there's not an emergency, from installing ...

Holiday lights, decorations and putting up Christmas trees could be hazardous if not properly assembled correctly.