2 arrested after traffic stop leads to drug bust, officials say According to the Alleghany County Sheriff's Office and Regional Jail, two people were arrested after a traffic stop in February. Police ...

Los Angeles County Fire Capt. Brian Kight has seen some devastating house fires while working for the department, and he said many of the kitchen fires that started could have been prevented. "One of ...

With so many more people using cooking equipment on holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, the risk of fire and related injury is significantly higher than on other days of the year. “Cooking is ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires in the U.S., according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In 2023, an estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s Christmas Eve, which means people are preparing for their big holiday feast on Thursday, but there are some important safety tips to keep in mind. Springfield Rescue ...

Houston fire officials are warning families to be extra cautious in the kitchen this Thanksgiving, the nation’s leading day for home cooking fires. National data from the NFPA and U.S. Fire ...

Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires in the United States. Turkey frying accidents can cause severe burns from exploding hot oil. To prevent kitchen fires, avoid overheating pans and ...

Total fires: 44,708. Most common reasons: Stove left unattended; stove turned on by itself. Electric stoves and ranges top the list of dangerous appliances, causing more fires than any other household ...