The Hidden Fire Risks Behind Holiday Decorations — and How to Stay Safe
Every December, American homes transform. Cardboard boxes come down from the attic, wreaths appear on doors, and living rooms glow with string lights and the scent of pine. Behind this cozy scene, ...
Winter Storm Special: When the Power Goes Out, the Cold Isn’t Your Biggest Threat
When a winter storm knocks out the power grid, the immediate concern for most homeowners is the dropping temperature. However, federal safety data reveals a more lethal secondary threat: carbon mon...
How to Stay Safe When a High-Rise Fire Breaks Out: What Every Urban Household Should Know
Across major U.S. cities—from New York and Chicago to Los Angeles and Seattle—high-rise and apartment fires have increased in recent years. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), more th...
The Silent Killer: Carbon Monoxide Risks for Kids and Seniors at Home
A Hidden Danger in Your Home In our previous article, Fire Safety for Seniors and Children: Tips to Reduce Home Fire Risks, we discussed how seniors and children are particularly vulnerable to hom...
Understanding U.S. Smoke Alarm Standards: Why They’re So Strict—and So Effective
In January 2025, the Eaton Fire ripped through Los Angeles County under stifling Santa Ana winds, scorching more than 14,000 acres, displacing tens of thousands, and destroying or damaging over 9,4...
Japan’s Largest Urban Fire in Decades: A Reminder on Home Safety
(Photo from ロイター/アフロ)When news broke on November 18 about the devastating fire in Ōita City, Kyushu, many people felt the shock even from far away. Reports say the blaze destroyed over 170 building...