Winter has a way of pulling us inward. The days shorten, the cold creeps in, and suddenly your cozy blanket starts to feel like a second skin. It’s a season made for slowing down, but slowing down ...

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) — Hundreds of all ranks and levels of firefighters attended the Connecticut Fire Academy Friday for extra training as part of the 2nd annual Winter Fire School. “It’s a ...

SAN ANTONIO — As temperatures drop and heaters, fireplaces and holiday decorations come out, winter becomes one of the busiest seasons for fire crews. Local experts have provided a few simple ...

The cold winter months mean you'll need to find a way to heat your home, but that also means you're introducing several fire ...

COLDER WEATHER, AND HOW YOU CAN KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE. >> FIRE OFFICIALS SAY THEY GET AN INCREASE IN CALLS AS THE WEATHER GETS COLDER, AND THAT THERE ARE EASY WAYS TO AVOID A FIRE HAZARD. >> HOPEFULLY ...

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 ...