DIY projects can be gratifying, and it's great to work with your hands in the garden, yard, garage, or shed. But safety is (and should be) your top concern.

On a vacation, the potential for fires is often far from mind. But in rare instances, terrifying tragedy can come fast.

The state of California is not paying their fair share,” Randy Mendosa of the Arcata Fire District board of directors said last week, lamenting that the construction of Cal Poly Humboldt’s new ...

"“Our crews were trying desperately to get up to the third floor, couldn’t do it,” Independence Fire Chief Jimmy Walker said.