Broward local leaders sound alarm about potential property tax cuts

With strong momentum for the idea of drastically reducing property taxes in Florida, local elected officials are warning that ...
WTVD

Dry conditions persist across NC, forestry service warns of fire risks: 'Textbook fire weather'

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It's fall season in North Carolina and officials are warning people to be especially cautious during dry conditions and high winds in the state. "That is textbook fire weather, ...
WUSA

Jolted awake: How your alarm clock could be hurting your health

WASHINGTON — It’s a sound that jolts most people awake—even from some of the deepest sleep. We hit the snooze button, but the persistent, sometimes annoying, sound of our alarm clocks just won’t quit.
Chicago Sun-Times

3 dead, at least 3 injured in West Ridge extra-alarm fire: 'Man, this is crazy'

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Yahoo

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

The powers that be have gaslit us into a lot of things, but I’m currently quite salty about the way we’ve all been gaslit by our phones into thinking it’s normal to wake up like we’re fleeing a ...
TribLIVE.com

Simulated bedroom fire to mark Fire Prevention Week highlights importance of installing smoke alarms

Members of the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania teamed with Allegheny County Emergency Services for a live burn demonstration Oct. 6 in observation of Fire Prevention Week. The purpose of ...
WECT

State fire marshal joins local efforts to equip Columbus County homes with smoke alarms

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Agencies throughout Columbus County are providing smoke alarms following a fire that claimed the lives of four children in August. State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor, along with ...
SFGate

SF: 2-Alarm Fire Damages 2 Buildings In Hayes Valley Tuesday Afternoon

A two-alarm fire damaged two buildings in San Francisco's Hayes Valley neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, according to the city's Fire Department. The fire was reported at 1:13 p.m. in the 400 block of ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Two men die in Chelmsford house fire; no smoke alarms found, officials say

SCENE. OUR TODD KAZAKIEWICH JOINS US LIVE NOW IN TODD. A NEIGHBOR SAYS SHE WAS CLOSE WITH BOTH OF THEM. JENNIFER THE NEIGHBOR YOU’RE ABOUT TO MEET LIVES RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET HERE AT CHELMSFORD ...
WSB-TV

Some near BioLab facility say toxic fire’s effects are lingering

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — A year after a fire at the BioLab facility in Rockdale County released toxic chemicals into the air, residents are still waiting for accountability and dealing with the ...
KHON2

Restoration Expert Who was a Victim of a Kitchen Fire Shares Tips for Fire Prevention Week

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In January of 2022, Charlie Horn, president of Paul Davis Restoration of Louisville, Kentucky ...
The Bulletin

Want to wake up to the sound of coffee brewing? Dunkin' collabs with Hatch to make that happen

Dunkin' is collaborating with Hatch on a limited-edition wake-up alarm that sounds like coffee brewing. Coffee lovers can now wake up to the sound of beans tumbling, espresso steaming, and the pour of ...