Before you start decking the halls for the holidays, consider this: around 47,000 fires occur during this festive season, resulting in over 500 deaths each year. Yet, here is the good news: preventing ...

As the Festival of Lights draws near, authorities are cautioning the public about three common types of injuries during Diwali: mishandling firecrackers, burns from diyas and fireworks, and minor cuts ...

Newswise — ROCHESTER, Minn. — Sitting around a campfire can be a beloved part of time with family and friends. But for families with young children, it's important to be aware of the risk of burns and ...

Minor burns are a common occurrence, and from cooking to gathering around a fire, health experts say the holiday season sees an annual uptick in emergency room visits. But before you rush to the ...

Between fireworks and grilling over the July 4 holiday, there's always a way to get burned. Remember to take precautions. But if someone does get burned at your Independence Day event, here's what you ...

Workers in these industries may be exposed to fire hazards more often than others. Learn how to keep these workers safe. Exposure to fire and burn injuries on construction and labor trade-related ...

Sunbeam is recalling more than 940,000 Crock-Pots sold in North America due to possible burn risks. Do you know how to treat a burn from sparklers or a grill this July 4th? Most Americans don’t Most ...

What to do if a burn happens Dr. Klinkner encourages you to remember the "stop, drop, and roll" fire safety technique to put out the flames if a child's clothing or skin catches fire. If a child ...