Tag: fire
Preparing for winter and having a fire emergency action plan
Most barn fires are caused by three primary things: mechanical/electrical failures, maintenance deficiencies or misuse of equipment.
How to prepare your wood burner for winter
If you plan to use a wood stove or fireplace this winter, don’t forget to perform regular maintenance this fall to prepare for the cold months ahead. Proper upkeep, good heating practices and having a plan in place for home and chimney fires improves heating efficiency and safety.
Fire destroys Medina County farmer’s equipment
A Medina County farmer is recovering from a weekend fire that destroyed more than $7.5 million in equipment.
U.S. EPA report shows concern over fire at Statoil Utica shale...
OEPA report claims fracking company delayed providing information after well fire. Halliburton's response: 'If they had asked earlier, we would have provided the information,'
Fire takes terrible toll on beloved barn
A barn fire: "My husband later said the moment he opened the door, he felt he was staring the Devil in the eye."
Local Roots Market and Cafe is celebrating a milestone
Local Roots Market and Cafe in Wooster, Ohio, is celebrating the $1 million mark.
Ask FSA Andy: Preventing barn fires
FSA Andy gives advice on how to prevent hay stack fires.
Butler County, Pa., family loses barn and home to two...
CLEARFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Pennsylvania family is attempting to put their lives back together this week after two separate fires destroyed both their...
Central Ohio barn fires believed to be arson
Investigators are conducting interviews and following up on leads at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Division of State Fire Marshal at 1-800-589-2728.
Hot weather prompts advice on preventing, managing silo fires
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A farm-safety expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is warning about the danger of silo fires.
