CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A fire extinguisher is something you probably have in your home. It could save your life and your family. But do you know how to use it? It was flames on the evening news one night ...

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – With house fires tending to be more common during the holiday season, officials in Appleton are recommending residents opt for a fire extinguisher instead of a fire blanket.

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If you needed to, would you know how to use a fire extinguisher? On Friday night, an overheated battery was the likely cause of a small fire in a second-floor storage room at the WRAL-TV studios.

This weekend is the most popular time to buy a Christmas tree but can also bring potential fire hazards. “GMA” put some moms to the test in fire extinguisher use and safety. Man Keeps Rock For Years, ...

Okaloosa County man loses $10K to scam caller impersonating sheriff's office captain OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- An Okaloosa County man lost $10,000 to a phone scam this weekend. Mobile home fire on 50th ...

The scenario could happen to anyone. A pot filled with food is cooking on the stove when it catches fire at a home. The cook quickly grabs a nearby fire extinguisher to put it out but freezes as they ...

Fire can erupt rapidly and unexpectedly. Then, it can spread ravenously. This means it is important to act quickly to put out a fire, but the way that you approach this will be different depending on ...

Fire extinguishers are absolutely essential to help you protect your property from preventable damage, but do you know how to ...

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