Orland Fire Chief Kevin Doyle said portable heaters can easily be misused and cause fires.

There are a few things that firefighters want you to keep in mind as a winter storm approaches.

Major cold temps are coming this weekend. Use alternative heating safely: keep generators outside, maintain ventilation and install CO detectors.

With the prediction of extreme cold in the area for Friday and Saturday, fire officials both in Rowan County and at the State Fire Marshal’s office are encouraging residents to use caution if they are ...

Soaring natural gas prices have raised the specter of cold homes and inflated energy bills for millions of people over winter across Europe and the United States, where most people rely on gas-fired ...

The cold weather is paralyzing furnaces across the Hudson Valley, prompting an urgent warning from local officials and HVAC experts about alternative heat sources. Orange County fire officials are ...

IN OUR FORECAST LAST. WE KNOW THAT THERE’S GOING TO BE A LOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO ARE USING DIFFERENT MEANS TO TO HEAT THEIR HOMES TO STAY WARM THIS WINTER, AND THE BIGGEST THING IS SAFETY FROM ALL ...

How to avoid a fire when using an alternative heating … Local News / Dec 4, 2024 / 05:44 PM EST The State Fire Marshal’s Office said alternative heating sources are a leading cause for fires statewide ...