fire safety

Drought concerns and fire danger remain very high across New Jersey, sparking some surprising impacts as we wrap up the state's driest calendar month on record.

There were an estimated 47,000 home fires sparked by electrical problem in 2014, resulting in 520 deaths, according to PSE&G.

Candles may smell and look nice for the holidays, but they're also extremely dangerous, even deadly, if not handled correctly.

With an increased focus on fire safety during the month of October, new information shows the time that you have to escape from a house or apartment blaze has been greatly reduced because of how many dwellings are being constructed these days.

Each year, over 400 people die nationwide due to carbon monoxide (CO) exposure, and thousands more are injured or killed in house fires. However, only 65 percent of New Jersey residents say they have both CO and smoke detectors, as well as fire extinguishers, in their homes.

Brush fire season in New Jersey is off to a hot start after last week's fire in Berkeley Township, and fire officials are counting on controlled burns to keep the flames tamed.

A cigarette is being blamed for Friday's fire at the Mariner's Cove Inn in Point Pleasant, but outdated regulations could have contributed to the deaths of four people and injuries to eight others.

As the holidays quickly approach and temperatures drop, the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) remains focused on an industry-wide safety initiative to protect young children, at-risk individuals and pets from fireplace-related burns.

Today marks six years since an errant flare from a military fighter jet, at the Warren Grove Gunnery Range, sparked a raging wildfire that burned 17,000 acres in New Jersey's Pinelands.

A bill has been introduced in congress in an effort provide college students with fire safety education and training.