Smoke and CO detectors sold on Amazon recalled after it's found they may stay silent in a fire

Smoke and CO alarms are designed to provide early warning in an emergency. If a detector remains silent, people can lose ...

Medina Fire Department offers free smoke detectors for hearing impaired residents

When it comes to fire safety, Capt. Steve Ingersol of the Medina Fire Department says smoke detectors are essential.
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More precise fire extinguishing from the air using simulation and sensor data

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and more intense worldwide. Fires often become infernos because of heat, drought and wind, especially in the summer. The problem is compounded by the climate ...

Crews say: Working smoke alarms help North Wilkesboro residents escape house fire

Mulberry-Fairplains Fire/Rescue is reminding the public to test smoke alarms regularly and make sure they are working ...

How gusty winds helped Arizona's Pocket Fire grow to 15,376 acres

The fast-expanding Pocket Fire is releasing high amounts of smoke in towns to the northeast, leading to hazardous air quality ...

Carbon Monoxide Alarm Mistaken For Smoke Detector Before Couple's Deaths In Boyds: Police

Something was trying to warn them.A Maryland couple found dead inside their Boyds home over the weekend may have mistaken a ...

Albuquerque deploys high-tech fire detection sensors across the Bosque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque leaders are calling it a fire alarm system for the outdoors as the city has now ...
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Wildfires and air quality information hub

Comprehensive news coverage and essential resources to help you stay informed and safe during wildfire events in the Pacific Northwest. Have questions or tips? Contact us at opbnews@opb.org. With ...