North Wales Fire and Rescue Service say carrying out a few simple checks and looking out for each other can make Christmas both safe and merry ...

Frying latkes is part of the Hanukkah experience! And Zabar's latkes are a classic version. I recommend giving them a try!

Essex recorded an average of almost 50 fires each December for five years, with cooking clear as the leading cause.

Creosote creates a sour, sickly odor. Slow smoldering fires or the use of unseasoned wood can create “cool” smoke and a weak draft. The smoke condenses and sticks to the chimney’s interior which forms ...