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National Fire Protection Association Warns Of Kitchen Fires During Thanksgiving

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Since home cooking fires occur most frequently on Thanksgiving Day, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that people exercise extra caution on this day.  On Thanksgiving Day in 2021, fire departments in the United States received approximately 1,160 reports of home cooking fires, which is a 297 percent increase compared to the daily average, according to the NFPA. “Thanksgiving ...

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6 Important Fire Safety Tips For Your Home — And 6 Things To Check Today

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Your home is the haven from every life’s goings-on. That’s why maintaining its comfort and security is the topmost among all your priorities. Keeping it safe from fire and other dangers is a daily concern for every household member. It’s best to equip yourselves with essential safety tips to better guard your home against fire hazards. Fire Safety Checklist You ...

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Avoid Holiday Disasters With LACoFD Fire Safety Tips

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As the holiday season progresses, a time that should be one of family, friends and celebrations, the danger of home fires also increases. In 2020, the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) responded to 81 holiday tree-related fires, 11 kitchen fires, and 68 traffic collisions. There were also two fatalities from fires, including one on Christmas Day, according to a ...

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Fire Officials Explode Watermelons To Warn Against The Danger Of Fireworks In Santa Clarita

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On Monday, multiple agencies held a pyrotechnic demonstration that destroyed several objects to warn residents of the dangers of using any and all illegal fireworks this Fourth of July weekend. Officials with the Los Angeles County Fire and Sheriff’s Departments, City of Santa Clarita and the Grossman Burn Center held their fireworks demonstration in the back lot of Fire Station ...

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LACoFD Offers Tips To Protect Santa Clarita Homes Against Brush Fires 

With spring arriving and temperatures warming up, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, (LACoFD) is reminding Santa Clarita residents to be prepared for the upcoming fire season. Now that temperatures are heating up, the likelihood of brush fires is also increasing, according to LACoFD officials. See Related: Firefighters Offer Brush Fire Safety Tips For Prevention, Evacuation Helpful guidelines to follow ...

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Angeles National Forest Wildfire Threat Decreases Over Holiday Weekend

Effective Friday,  the fire danger rating on the Angeles National Forest decreased from “Very High” to “High.” Recent rain and snowfall have increased moisture levels in grasses and shrubs across the Southland. With more rain and snow anticipated, fire management officials lowered the fire danger level to reflect the change in conditions. Even though the threat of wildfire has been ...

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Avoid Holiday House Fires With L.A. County Fire Department’s Fire Safety Tips

Three patients, including one child, were rescued and later hospitalized from a house fire on Saturday and emergency responders are using this incident as a critical reminder about the importance of fire safety during the holiday season. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, emergency responders see an increase in 9-1-1 calls for emergencies related to carbon monoxide alarms and poisoning, ...

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National Fire Protection Association Recommends ‘Decking The Halls’ With Fire Safety In Mind

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released a guide for adhering to fire safety precautions on Thursday to herald the start of the holiday season.  As Santa Clarita residents decorate and entertain this holiday season, the NFPA is urging homeowners to keep fire safety in mind.  Approximately 2,000 house fires occur across the country on Thanksgiving Day, 69% of which ...

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Fire Danger Lowered To ‘Extreme’ From ‘Critical,’ Forest To Reopen

On Wednesday, the U.S. Forest Service announced that Angeles National Forest would end its forest closure order that same day at 11:59 p.m., alongside changes to other forest closure orders in California due to fire danger. After closing due to fire dangers, Angeles National Forest is slated to end its forest closure by midnight on Sept. 22, according to officials ...

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Red Cross Advises On Ways To Stay Safe This Summer

The Red Cross of the Los Angeles Region is aiming to advise the public on how to stay safe this summer, offering tips and resources on water and grilling safety.  The summer season is often accompanied by water sports and activities, requiring participants to be safe and aware of risks and being “water smart.” The Red Cross is offering a ...

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