A Maryland man is facing charges after the Fire Marshal's Office said he set his Carroll County home on fire, destroying it and prompting an extensive emergency response.

Fire crews are working to determine what sparked an overnight house fire after people inside reported hearing an explosion in their garage. Residents of a home on Greenbriar Drive called firefighters early Wednesday morning after the blast, and flames spread through parts of the house moments later.

The first home to be rebuilt in the wake of the Palisades fire — a two-story home on Kagawa Street — received a certificate of occupancy on Friday.

With a brisk chill flowing through the air rolling off of Pikes Peak, it is finally starting to feel like Thanksgiving. It goes without saying that many of us will spend much of the week in the kitchen,

The American Red Cross of Hawai‘i urges everyone to take simple steps to stay safe while celebrating — from keeping a close eye on what’s cooking to checking holiday lights and decorations for hazards. Families can help prevent tragedies and enjoy a safer, happier holiday season by taking precautions now.

Several families are forced out of their homes after a string of fires in northeastern and central Pennsylvania in recent days. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason has a closer look at those fires and fire safety tips.

Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Jane Blocher, executive director of the Red Cross of Greater Kansas. “But, there are steps people can take to avoid having this happen to them.

Thanksgiving is the number one day for home fires, but there are some easy steps you can take to prevent a fire truck from joining your big meal.