The flames grew in a matter of seconds. Once the fire started at the bottom of the Christmas tree, it quickly spread upward — fueled by the dry branches. The tree hadn’t been watered in weeks. In less ...

Chuck Amspacher has been fighting fire in the Hanover area for more than 30 years. In those years, Amspacher has risen to the rank of fire captain with Hanover Area Fire & Rescue and has led fire ...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be easy to get distracted. That's why local fire officials want to ensure that everyone has fire safety in mind.

The perennial question of when to dismantle the Christmas tree and pack away the holiday decorations always sparks a lively debate. Are you the type to promptly clear out all festive adornments at ...

RestoPros of The Upstate, a leading restoration services provider serving Greenville and surrounding communities, has released comprehensive Christmas tree safety guidelines to help homeowners prevent ...

SPRING GARDEN (WPVI) -- Now is the prime time to pick out a christmas tree. Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer had some young helpers to demonstrate the proper way to choose one, and ...