The Latest News and information about California Fires

The holiday season brings a number of fire related dangers with it. according to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas trees account for roughly 250 fires each year, and candle fires peak in December. In order to avoid fire-related disasters this holiday season, Mario Rivera, spokesman for CalFire, recommends the following: -Choose a tree with [...]

Palo Alto has become the second city in California to strengthen their fire code by requiring builders, landlords and home renovators to install photoelectric alarms in kitchens. The City Council made this decision based on Fire Marshall Gordon Simpkinson's suggestion. Photoelectric alarms are considered to be safer and more effective that the more common ionization [...]

The National Fire Protection Association is sponsoring Fire Protection Week this October 3-9. Fire Protection Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which claimed the lives of over 250 people. This year, the theme is "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With." The focus is on educating people about the [...]