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 ...

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.

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