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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.

JEFFERSON CITY — Across the U.S., interest in cooking and testing out new recipes in the kitchen have risen dramatically in recent years. The fire service says it’s time to see a similar increase in interest in preventing kitchen fires, and that’s why the theme for Fire Prevention Week this year is “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.” National Fire Prevention Week is from Oct. 8-14, 2023.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State Fire Marshal Tim Bean is urging Missourians to be extra cautious heating their homes as the most frigid temperatures of the season push into the

JEFFERSON CITY – State Fire Marshal Tim Bean is urging Missourians to be extra cautious heating their homes as the most frigid temperatures of the season push into the state. Each year, space heaters account for about one-third of home heating fires and 80 percent of heating fire deaths. Space heaters are the leading cause of home fires in the months of December, January and February, according to the National Fire Protections Association. "The weather forecast calls for temperatures to p...

Each year, space heaters account for about one-third of home heating fires and 80 percent of heating fire deaths.

At 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13, clocks spring forward one hour and State Fire Marshal Tim Bean recommends Missourians use the return of daylight saving time this weekend to change the batteries and test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Bean also urges families to practice their fire escape plans. Safety experts recommend families practice their...

STATE FIRE MARSHAL RECOMMENDS CHANGING SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES WHEN CLOCKS SPRING FORWARD

STATE FIRE MARSHALL REMINDS RESIDENTS ABOUT FIRE SAFETY OVER THE HOLIDAYS

State Fire Marshal urges Missourians to put safety first as they cook, decorate and gather again for more family reunions and holiday parties in 2021 JEFFERSON CITY – More Missourians are expected to travel and gather together this year for larger Thanksgiving and holiday celebrations after a quieter holiday season in 2020 because of COVID-19. State Fire Marshal Tim Bean is advising folks to reduce the risk of fires as we enter the five-week period of elevated fire hazards. "Thanksgiving ...