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Between 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an annual average of 860 home structure fires that began with holiday decorations and an additional 210 home structure fires that began with Christmas trees according to the National Fire Protection Association. Read More...
Remember to change your clocks and smoke alarm batteries when daylight savings time ends tonight.
3 out of 5 home fire deaths result from fires in homes without a working smoking alarm, according to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). IAFF Local #2876 firefighters remind you to not only change your clock when Daylight Savings Time ends, but the batteries in your smoke alarms. Read More...
From the Fire Marshalls Office:
'The Kitsap County Fire Marshal announced the ban on outdoor burning will be lifted effective 8 a.m.on Thursday, September 25, outdoor burning throughout unincorporated Kitsap County may resume subject to the normal permitting requirements, rules and regulations. Additional information is available by contacting the fire marshal at 360.337. Read More...
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