As snow piles up, a local fire agency shares simple steps that can help avoid winter hazards at home.
As the seasons change and cooler weather arrives in Northern Nevada, officials have tips on how to properly heat your home.
The Reno Fire Department is urging residents to follow safety guidelines to prevent fires and injuries during outdoor activities.
The Reno Fire Department responded to a fire in south Reno near Hidden Valley Country Club on Tuesday night.
Take Care Tahoe’s Adopt-A-Hydrant campaign promotes fire safety during major snowstorms.
It’s time to deck your halls and the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada has steps to help you decorate safely.
Last year, the burn code was in place for 120 days – of those days, 119 were green and 1 was yellow.
As temperatures drop, calls for home fires start to go up. There are some things you can do to reduce your risk for cooking and heating fires.
Firefighters see a spike in home fires during the winter months. Some of those can be attributed to alternate heating sources that can be dangerous - like portable space heaters.
Fire officials want to remind residents that they will respond to an increase in structure fires until after the new year. It's in large part due to people heating up their homes, once the fall and winter months come in.