After a house fire or a wildfire in which homes burn, people often wonder if fireproof safes are really fireproof. CBS4 Consumer Investigator Jodi Brooks put some to the test.

What to look for in a fire-proof safe Before buying a fire safe, check the safe’s rating. Different ratings cover different temperature ranges and time the safe can withstand a fire.

While fire safes are known to work, bring your most important documents with you in case you need them if you've been evacuated due to a wildfire. The Federal Emergency Management Agency ...

FIRE AND BURGLAR-PROOF SAFES. Share full article. Sept. 23, 1862. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from September 23, 1862, Page 8 Buy Reprints.

When UL tests fire safes, they are subjected to temperatures two to three times hotter than the average house fire. Most burning homes reach temperatures between 800 and 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit.

BURGLAR AND FIRE PROOF.; NEW SAFES OF THE CHEMICAL BANK-- TRIUMPH OF THE BUILDERS. Share full article. April 11, 1888. Credit... The New York Times Archives.

Protect and Fire-Proof Your Home in a Wildfire Zone: 6 Tips From Experts. Larissa Runkle. Updated Tue, ... In addition, consider investing in fireproof safes for your most important valuables. 4.

SentrySafe is the industry leader in fireproof safes with its lifetime warranty, UL-certified fire protection of up to one hour at 1700 F, and a Fire Protection Guarantee up to $50,000.This 1.23 ...