fire safety

Every day it seems there is another tragic report of a Louisiana family losing their home, and belongings in a fire that started within the home. What's to blame for this surge of house fires every year around this time?

Most of us don't have a plan.

Since afternoon showers make hanging clothes on the line in Louisiana a challenge we all use our dryers a lot. But are we putting our families at unnecessary risk?

Authorities on the scene say that the home only had one smoke detector inside and it was not working at the time of the blaze, per reports.

Most of us don't have a plan.

The most likely place for a fire to start in your home is the kitchen. Here's how you can prevent that from happening.

There are some things you'll want to check before you fire up the furnace, fireplace, or space heater this week.

What's keeping you germ-free could also cause serious injury to you or your family.

January is the month when most dryer fires happen. There are some simple steps you can take to make your dryer and your home safer all year long.

Since you haven't thought about using your heater for the past few months, here are some things to consider before you turn it on tomorrow night.

Many are turning to additional sources of heat with the extended cold snap.

Fire is responsible for over 125 injuries every year over the Halloween holiday. Here's what you need to know to make sure your Halloween is safe.

The Lafayette Fire Department reported no one was injured in the residential fire this afternoon.

Because cooking is an essential part of the Thanksgiving experience, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to help make this year’s festivities a time of rejoicing and safety by sharing the following safety tips