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Friday, November 30, 2012  Christmas and the holiday season is a time when many families will get together to set up the tree and string the lights, but it does have it's dangers.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  It can take just a few minutes for a home to become completely engulfed in flames.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers has announced that the Warning of Extreme Fire Danger that he issued last week is still in effect.

Friday, June 29, 2012  State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers has issued a Warning of Extreme Fire Danger and is urging Ohioans to take extra safety precautions this Independence Day holiday.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  The Toledo Fire Department is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a smoke detector giveaway.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  A space heater near a mattress caused an accidental fire that killed a 4-year-old boy, his mother and a man who was staying with them late Christmas Eve at a Columbus home reported to be vacant, fire officials said Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Firefighters reportedly watched a house they could have saved burn to the ground because the homeowner did not pay the annual fire protection tax.

Thursday, November 24, 2011  The U.S. Fire administration estimates 2,000 house fires occur on Turkey Day annually. Ohio fire department reports show that cooking on Thanksgiving is the leading cause of fires.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010  This week is National Fire Prevention Week. Some Toledo families made time Wednesday to practice their fire escape plans.

Friday, April 16, 2010  As the warmer days approach, Interim State Fire Marshal Donald Cooper encourages Ohioans to “spring into fire safety.”

Thursday, April 15, 2010  Parents can now enroll their children in the Toledo Police Department's 2010 summer Safe-T-City program to help them learn critical safety skills.

Wednesday, October 07, 2009  Lucas County families are encouraged to practice fire safety procedures during a one-minute precautionary siren at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday.

Saturday, October 03, 2009  Local fire crews warn you not to be complacent about fire safety.

Monday, June 29, 2009  Mayoral candidate says faulty water lines and faulty fire department procedures are placing Toledo citizens and their properties in jeopardy.