NFPA Releases Report On Home Fires

U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 373,900 home structure fires from 2005-2009 according to new research from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). According to the report, cooking fires remain the leading cause of home structure fires and home fire injuries and smoking materials continue to be the leading cause of home fire deaths.

Burning Ban Issued

State Forester Gene Kodama has issued a ban on outdoor burning in counties within the SCFC Pee Dee operating region including Dillon County.