Our Own House Fire
Haven’t been posting because we recently had our own house fire. It was small and contained, but nonetheless, a fire. We were very lucky that we were home and awake.
It was around 8:30 at night, and smoke began filling the house.
Erik, my husband, and I were asking each other - are you cooking? did you [...]
How to Trim a Tree Safely
Yesterday we posted some info from the US Fire Administration and Safe Kids USA on fire safety around the holidays. Today we’re looking at what they have to say about trimming the Christmas tree:
If you decorate a tree, Safe Kids USA and the USFA recommend these precautions:
Never leave a lighted Christmas tree or other [...]
USFA and Safe Kids USA - Don’t Burn Down the House
Here’s a stat that wakes you up: the top four days for candle fires are around Christmas and New Years, according to a release from the US Fire Administration. They’ve joined with Safe Kids USA to talk about fire safety and kids this season.
They also say that candles started over 15,000 house fires in the [...]
The Fire Danger is Rising - Be Smart and Stay Safe!
In some parts of the U.S., it might have seemed like winter would never end in 2009. When it did, floods in places like Fargo, ND made national news. The focus on flooding may have taken our focus away from another real danger - wildfires.
Citizens of Shakopee, MN got a huge reminder that a small [...]
Holy Smokes
Sad news in Chicago - the 134-year-old Holy Name Cathedral caught fire early this morning. CNN reports that it took 2.5 hours to put the fire out, and there is extensive damage to the roof and attic (where it is believed to have started) as well as enormous water damage inside. Thankfully no one died.
How [...]
We’re Baaaack! National Fire Prevention Week
After a long hiatus the WhatHappensNow.com blog is back with a new look and great new functionality. Woo-hoo! Thank you for your patience and welcome back. We’re happy you’re here and excited to bring you great new advice in the coming months.
With that, let’s get to it!
This week marks National Fire Prevention Week. The theme? [...]