In 2021, nearly 6,200 emergency room visits were related to injuries from fire pits or outdoor heaters. Young children are particularly prone to these injuries, and pets also can get burned. The ...

Fire departments remind residents of safety precautions and legal requirements for outdoor activities.

Outdoor fire places and fire pits can create a lovely ambiance and help extend parties by providing warmth and light after the sun goes down. They also can cause serious burns. "We see lots of burns ...

Outdoor fire season has arrived — and so has added air pollution. But building better fires can help reduce the hazards of wood smoke Burning wood emits harmful gases, particulate matter and ...