#DYK thunderstorms can bring intense wind, flash flooding, hail & dangerous lightning? With various states experiencing severe weather this week, ensure you understand the difference between a watch & a warning. ⤵️... (Full Story & Photos)

Store them in a tightly sealed metal container and then discard them. #HouseholdChemicalSafety #FirePrevention #BeSafe... (Full Story & Photos)

” Did you know that flammable or combustible liquids cause more than 51,000 home fires each year, resulting in 168 deaths, 1,029 injuries, and $644 million in property damage according to estimates by the National Fire Protection Association? #HouseholdChemicalSafety #FirePrevention #BeSafe... (Full Story & Photos)

The heat alarm will sound if the temperature rises too high. #GarageFires #FirePrevention #FireSafetyTips #BeSafe... (Full Story & Photos)

#GarageFires #FirePrevention #FireSafetyTips #BeSafe... (Full Story & Photos)

Put your feet forward and hop on over to the West End Fire and Rescue for a day of fun. We’ll have the Easter bunnies hopping around, an Easter egg hunt, fire trucks from both West End Fire and Rescue and Seven Lakes Fire / Rescue out on display plus a nice train ride,

Get your tickets today https://www.acwr.com/excursions and we’ll see you either April 19th or the 20th!... (Full Story & Photos)

NO OPEN BURNING!!

RALEIGH - Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, until further notice!!

“It is spring wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With these ... (Full Story & Photos)

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