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Over the last few years, data shows we average 158,400 fires every year.

Over the last few years, data shows we average 158,400 fires every year.

As we head into the season of family dinners, here are a few reminders on how to avoid inviting the fire department to your gathering.

According to U.S. Fire Administration estimates, in 2021 in the U.S. there were 353,500 residential fires, 2,840 deaths and 11,400 injuries in residential fires, with losses estimated at almost $8.6B.

October 8-14 marks Fire Prevention Week! Firefighter Michael McLeieer has some tips to help you stay safe while cooking

SALEM, Ore.-October is fire prevention month in Oregon and the State Fire Marshals Office is promoting household safety with fire prevention and safety resources.

If you have been doing this without a second thought, it might be time to stop.

Jedediah: we have a full screen of some stuff you might want to avoid. >> engaging in high risk sports such as for skydiving especially without a helmet. you want to make sure you have your helmet on if you do that any sort of reckless behavior that you know inherently would freak your mother out would be the same thing thats going to fechuch out the insurance company. steve: you are pointing out skydiving pose. all i have on my feed are me cooking meat loaf. you found another reason. >> that co...

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>> reporter: two other children were trapped inside rescued by firefighters. the majority of fires like the one in alabama start in the kitchen. fema reports the number of kitchen fires are up 18% over the last five years. and the holidays are the busiest time of year for fire crews. an average 905 americans die in house fires during the winter. that alabama fire could so easily have turned deadly had it not been for some quick-thinking neighbors and that child and others taking a leap of faith....