Flash flood warnings have been declared for parts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland amid forecasts for severe thunderstorms and heavy rain Thursday. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

Working smoke alarms are being credited for alerting the residents of a Davenport home to a basement fire early Thursday so ...

Here are a few important safety tips to keep in mind while traveling: Choose accommodations equipped with fire sprinklers and hard-wired smoke alarms whenever possible.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Seabreeze Amusement Park has emphasized its ongoing dedication to safety and family enjoyment following an internal investigation into a safety issue on a kiddie ride.Officials ...

Oak Park (WLS) — The Oak Park Fire Department has reunited a snake with its owner. They responded to the Harlem stop on the CTA Green Line Saturday night after a pet ball python escaped its owner.

Gov. Maura Healey has announced a series of measures to enhance safety at assisted living facilities across the state after a deadly fire tore through the Gabriel House last week.

The fire broke out early Monday morning on Mike Reed Drive in South Park Township, Allegheny County.

MFD announced there will be a 150th birthday celebration on Sept. 13 at Henry Maier Festival Park. The event will be free to the public and highlight the rich history of the fire department and ...

Authorities have identified the fatal fire victim from Monday morning in the South Hills as a 42-year-old man from South Park. Donald Uncapher was pronounced dead at 1:36 a.m. at the scene of the ...

After seven different fires broke out around Irving Park in Northeast Portland, authorities are now working to see if there is a connection and a suspect.

OVER-THE-RHINE, Ohio (WKRC) - An "unknown individual" allegedly started a fire in the basement of The Emery Theater and apartments on Saturday. It happened at 6:41 a.m. at the multi-story building ...

All 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts will be required to send a letter to all residents and families detailing fire safety protocols.