Never plug a space heater into a power strip. The high wattage can overload it and cause a fire. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet for safety.

As a strong cold front hits southeast Louisiana, state fire officials are warning residents to follow home heating safety ...

As Louisiana prepares for the strongest cold front of the fall season, the Office of State Fire Marshal is reminding ...

As temperatures continue to fall across the Lowcountry, local firefighters say they are already responding to more calls related to home heating. Officials warn that portable and kerosene heaters are ...

Home is where the heart is, but it’s also where we want to feel safe and secure. We install smoke alarms, buy fire ...

The Orange Fire Department is reminding residents of fire safety tips after putting out a basement fire Friday night.

One person died in an early Friday morning fire at the Overlook Trailer Village that was caused by a natural gas furnace, ...

Households have been warned to avoid plugging a common kitchen appliance into an extension lead. Certain electronics have too high a wattage to be used when plugged into an extension lead. Extension ...

Ford is recalling 59,006 vehicles across multiple model lines due to a potential fire risk caused by faulty engine block ...

There are certain appliances you should never plug into an extension lead in UK homes, due to the potential to overload a socket and cause a fire ...