A Minnesota father and his five children are in critical condition after a cigarette lighter ignited a leaking propane tank that exploded inside a storage container, fire officials said.

Instead, consider adding a wood stove—an appliance that provides a country aesthetic and serves as a primary or secondary source of heat. Modern wood stoves can be safe, affordable, and ...

BAGLEY, Minn. — Five boys and their father are recovering from serious burn injuries after a propane tank exploded in Bagley. According to the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office ...

There are plenty of good reasons to bring back the wood stove. Wood is usually more economical than other fuels. It’s renewable, so it’s more environmentally friendly than fossil heating ...

We paid under $16 for two 40-pound bags of wood stove pellets, which is enough for about 10 hours of burn time. In comparison, a standard propane tank providing about 10 hours of burn time for a ...

Wood stoves are popular among many property owners, especially in colder areas, as they provide reliable heating and can also be used for cooking. However, not all wood stoves are created equal.

Unsealed court records show a former propane worker suggested a homeowner let a leaking propane tank continue to release the hazardous material before the February house explosion in Sterling ...

As home heating oil, natural gas, propane, and electricity prices increase, some people are turning to wood-burning stoves to heat their homes to save money. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...

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