With frigid winter temperatures below freezing setting in, State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers wants to remind Ohioans that that there is increased risk for home fires when the weather turns bad. However, many of these fires are preventable and citizens can reduce their risks of becoming a fire casualty by identifying potential hazards and following […]
Fire Deaths Hit 27-Year Low in Ohio
January 3, 2014 by
State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers announced Thursday that Ohio had fewer fire deaths in 2013 than in any single year over the last 27 years. The number of fire-related fatalities dropped for the third consecutive year, continuing a trend that fire officials and first responders hope to build upon. During the 2013 calendar year, 103 […]
Thanksgiving is the Leading Day for Home Cooking Fires
November 27, 2013 by
Cooking is the leading cause of all fires in Ohio and the United States, and Thanksgiving Day can increase the likelihood of such a fire. The State Fire Marshal is reminding Ohioans about the dangers of cooking fires this holiday season. “The biggest problem is unattended fires. If no one is watching, things can get […]
Week Focuses On Protecting Against Arson
April 30, 2010 by
In recognition of May 2-8, 2010 being declared National Arson Awareness Week by the U.S. Fire Administration, Interim State Fire Marshal Donald Cooper today reminded citizens that they play an important role in protecting themselves and their property against the crime of arson.
16 Fire Departments Battle Egg Farm Blaze
March 24, 2010 by
A fire at an egg farm blazed throughout the night just north of Marion County. An Ohio Fresh Egg Farm warehouse caught fire just before 11:00pm last night and continued to burn Wednesday morning.
