Protecting your home and loved ones often comes down to preparedness. While fire extinguishers, emergency plans and locks are ...

Fire extinguishers, emergency plans and locks are essential, there's another line of defense that is frequently overlooked: ...

A 13-year-old boy in Normal, Ill. died in a fire caused by candles, which the fire department ruled accidental and urged residents to use caution when using them.

The best smoke detectors are loud and reliable, alerting you to a fire in an emergency. During testing, X-Sense and First ...

Government officials developed a way to deal with tons of electric vehicle batteries left in the aftermath of wildfires and found at illegal dumpsites.

Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it ...

KENOSHA, Wis. — This year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is highlighting the importance of safety with lithium-ion batteries. These types of batteries are found in common household ...

Before devoting himself to the world of Pandora with 20th Century Studios' Avatar franchise, filmmaker James Cameron put himself on the map with The Terminator and its sequel, Terminator 2: Judgement ...

It's already been confirmed that the first trailer for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday will be attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash, and we've heard that a full trailer for Christopher Nolan's The ...

RICHMOND HILL, Queens (WABC) -- Flames quickly spread between four row houses in Queens overnight, leaving three people injured and several residents forced out of their homes. More than 200 ...

Safety concerns, particularly related to fire and explosions, remain a critical limitation of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In this study, we propose an effective approach for enhancing the safety of ...

Renee Anderson is a digital producer at CBS New York, where she covers breaking news and other local stories. Before joining the team in 2016, Renee worked at WMUR-TV. Editor's Note 12/3: Police now ...