Selecting a Fire Extinguisher

Many of you read the post about extinguishing a grease fire. That was the night I learned that not all fire extinguishers are created equal. Fire extinguishers vary in size and type, so make sure you’ve got the right one. Which Extinguisher to Buy Most extinguishers have a number associated with how much fire they can put out. I highly recommend an extinguisher larger than 1-A / 10B,C for your... 

How to Extinguish Grease Fires

Do you know how to put out a grease fire? I was at a friend’s house when this knowledge came in handy. We cooked a few burgers and then set the grill to self clean. Minutes later, a grease fire was beginning to engulf the grill. Grease Fire Information Grease fires occur when oil or grease gets hot enough to ignite (728° F). Grease fires are extremely dangerous. They can spread quickly and burn... 

Grilling Accident and Dry Leaves Cause House Fire

The following are pictures Kim took on a very sad day in our neighborhood last week:  the house across the court from us caught fire.  The fire and subsequent smoke and water damage have destroyed nearly everything in it.  Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the owners are fully insured.  The insurance company has already gone to work to triage the damage (those pictures were on our other camera). ...