Simple fire-safety habits, from testing smoke alarms to practicing escape plans, can help protect homes, families and communities.

THERE ON THE FRONT PAGE. A SMALL KITCHEN FIRE SPARKED THAT DEADLY BLAZE IN INDEPENDENCE ONLY MINUTES AFTER IT STARTED. ALMOST THE ENTIRE BUILDING WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. SO WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU FIND ...

The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but it's also the most common place for dangerous home fires to spark. For Fire ...