December is the leading month for home fires as the winter season moves in due to unsafe home-heating practices.

Most hardware stores sell caulk, weatherstripping or other sealants that can be placed along the edges of windows to keep the cold air from coming in. Installing plastic wrap or heavy duty curtains ...

Experts also recommend to check your antifreeze, washer fluid, and windshield wipers. If you have an older car, keep an ...

From checking for thin ice to fully clearing snow off vehicles, state safety officials want to remind people that they can ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) issued safety guidelines for heating and powering homes as ...

Carbon monoxide is undetectable by all of your senses. Dr. Grace says that’s why you need proper detectors before things turn ...

One of the leading causes of fires during cold weather is space heaters. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says portable ...

To put it simply, nitrogen dioxide is a highly irritating gas produced mainly by vehicle exhaust. Once inhaled, it travels ...

Des Moines Fire officials are urging winter safety as cold weather increases fire risks, offering guidance on heaters, cooking, alarms and keeping hydrants clear.

There are steps homeowners can take to protect themselves and their families. Fire marshal issues warning about the 'deadly' ...

It can lead to permanent brain damage, memory loss, and death. Chief of pediatrics warns parents that popular appliances ...