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.

ST. LOUIS — As temperatures continue to drop, fire crews and animal advocates want to remind people of the dangers of turning to alternative heating sources. Stray Rescue of Saint Louis is now ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Fire Department responded to two separate fires caused by alternative heating solutions Tuesday night. The first fire occurred at 5:52 p.m. on Veto Street ...

The winter storm is gone, but more freezing days are in Georgia's forecast. Not everyone can rely on a heating system though. Some keep their thermostats low to save money, while the U.S. Energy ...

As the winter approaches and it gets colder, you may be looking for alternative ways to heat your home, like using space heaters. If so, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer ...

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 ...

Extreme cold and possible power outages mean many will be relying on alternative heating sources or generators to stay warm during the winter storm. But this could increase the risk of carbon monoxide ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A house fire on Lloyd Street near downtown Pensacola serves as a reminder of the danger of alternative heat sources during what ...