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Brian T. Allen, art critic E Is for Edward, a centennial celebration of the work of Edward Gorey, reminds us that savants still wander the Earth. “I’ve been murdering children in my books for years,” ...

DENVER (KDVR) — High winds caused many issues across much of the state on Wednesday, from tumbling trampolines and trees knocked down on houses to broken power poles and multiple fires. Wind gusts ...

A fire safety expert from Worcester Polytechnic Institute has warned that improperly maintained Christmas trees can ignite and engulf an entire room in minutes. “These trees can, if they’re dry, they ...

New York ranks second in the nation for home fire civilian fatalities. Keep fresh Christmas trees hydrated by cutting the trunk and watering them daily. Place trees at least three feet away from heat ...

With the frenzy and merriment of holiday gifts and meal prep, and attending to family and friends during celebrations, a fire may not even be the last thing on your mind, but data suggests it should ...

ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Firefighters battling a fire that destroyed an Alfalfa home Monday were challenged not only by a lack of hydrants but exploding fireworks and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As the holiday season kicks off, Henrico Fire Battalion Chief Doug Reynolds is sharing safety tips with 8News to help homeowners decorate lights and Christmas trees responsibly.

Shopping for a Christmas tree? Eleven national forests across California are issuing permits to people hoping to decorate their homes with evergreens this holiday season. The U.S. Forest Service ...

After more than a century of fire suppression in California’s forests, mounting evidence shows that frequent fire — through practices like prescribed fire or Indigenous cultural burning — can improve ...

The family of Benjamin Cossel, public affairs officer for the Stanislaus National Forest, cut its own Christmas tree off Highway 4 in a previous year. Permits for 2025 were announced in mid-November.

Dean Fioresi is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. He covers breaking news throughout Southern California. When he's not writing about local events, he enjoys focusing on sports and entertainment. A ...