In a makeshift demonstration kitchen in Concord, California, cooking oil splatters in and around a frying pan, which catches fire on an unattended gas stove. Within moments, a smoke detector wails.

ASTORIA, QUEENS (WABC) -- A row of connected homes on 42nd Street was left heavily damaged Wednesday after a fire that authorities say began during illegal rooftop construction work, forcing multiple ...

Haverhill Police arrested an 18-year-old woman Wednesday, and a 17-year-old on Thursday, accusing them of setting a huge fire at an abandoned mill with yarn and an aerosol can of deodorant spray. The ...

Mike Toole is the managing editor for CBS Boston. He has worked in the WBZ-TV newsroom for more than 20 years. He previously wrote and produced news and sports at WABC-TV in New York. Haverhill Police ...

Adding Wi-Fi doesn’t always turn out to be as smart as it sounds. A smart smoke detector turns out to be dumber than I thought, even with Wi-Fi added. Smart smoke detectors will let you know if a fire ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A massive fire at a Kimberly-Clark paper facility in Ontario forced firefighters to retreat as the warehouse roof ...

Water has long been the go-to when it comes to fighting a fire. But what about sound waves? It might be hard to wrap your head around the concept at first, but the San Bernardino County Fire ...

The eyes of the city are on the Bosque. Not real eyes. Something better -- camera sensors that can detect thermal activity up to 100 feet away. Eighteen of these have been installed in wooded areas ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. An effortless way to add smart features to an older television is through an Amazon Fire TV Stick. The most affordable variant costs $30, but ...

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A United Airlines jet experienced an apparent engine fire after takeoff from Los Angeles on Monday. Everyone evacuated, some with their bags, and none of the 268 souls on board were seriously injured.

PITCAIRN, Pa. -- Authorities in western Pennsylvania say a teenager is lucky to be alive after trying a new 'fire-breathing' challenge on social media involving isopropyl alcohol. The teen from ...