 Governor Thanks Firefighters, Asks Public to Contain Fire RiskMore than 450 fires have burned over 1,500 acres since Oct. 1 in Massachusetts, including two ongoing fires in Middleton, and air quality continues to be affected in many communities. North Adams Extends Outdoor Fire Restrictions518 Fires Have Burned More Than 1,500 Acres in Massachusetts Since Oct. 1. Pittsfield Outdoor Fire Ban In Effect Until Further NoticeAny requests for permits for outdoor fires, hot work such as cutting/grinding, and other activity will be decided based upon the ongoing fire risk. September is College Fire Safety MonthFire Officials Emphasize Working Smoke Alarms and Two Ways Out Berkshire Fire Departments Awarded Fire Safety GrantsSince 1995, the Department of Fire Services' Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant program has supported firefighter-educators who deliver age-appropriate fire safety education to kids and teens across Massachusetts. State Fire Marshal: New Tracking Tool Identifies 50 Lithium-Ion Battery FiresStandard Nationwide Method Recorded About 20 Per Year State Fire Marshal: Avoid Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards During Dangerous WeatherState Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O'Brien are reminding residents to "Keep Warm, Keep Safe" and avoid fire and carbon monoxide (CO) hazards while heating their homes. State Fire Marshal: Dec. 11 is Candle Safety DayCandle Fires Are Most Common in the Winter Holiday Season September is Campus Fire Safety MonthFire officials are especially concerned about fire safety in apartments and other types of off-campus student housing, where two college students died in separate, unrelated fires in 2013. Memorial Day Fire Safety TipsMore than 75 percent of grilling fires in Massachusetts occur between May and September. In the past five years, there have been more than 400 fires involving grills, hibachis, and barbeques.  Hoosac Valley Students Win Fire Safety Poster ContestThe annual Arson Watch Reward Program Poster Contest is sponsored by the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association on behalf of all property and casualty insurance companies writing in Massachusetts. State Fire Marshal: Cooking Safety Tips for ThanksgivingThere were 678 Thanksgiving Day fires in Massachusetts from 2017 to 2021, and 87 percent of them started with cooking activities at home. |
