Alton and Godfrey firefighters swiftly extinguished a fire at Dwight Tungett's State Farm agency on Delmar Avenue, ...

From glowing fireplaces beckoning you inside restaurants to fire-pits tempting you to linger with a drink and an ocean view, ...

Edwardsville apartment fire on Quince Street responded to by Edwardsville, Wood River, and Glen Carbon fire departments with ...

Six horses were rescued from a barn at a horse ranch near Scottdale Monday as it was destroyed in a fire, said East ...

Two people died Saturday after a speeding Tesla eluded Colonial Heights police, crashed into a tree and caught fire in ...

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Burning wood and coal at home contributes to the death of nearly 2,500 people each year in the UK, according to research. Stopping the use of wood-burning stoves and open fires at home could help the ...

Summertime might be for s’mores, but you don’t need to put the fire pit away just yet. There will still be plenty of chilly nights ahead that are perfect for sitting around the campfire. With the ...

Wood burning stoves have become a trendy must-have for people looking to give their homes some rustic charm. But while many Brits have invested in the appliance, a nurse has called on them to be ...

A warning has been issued for all UK households who have wood burners after a landmark study. Burning wood indoors could cause damage akin to cigarette smoke, researchers have warned. It comes after a ...

An expert has defended wood-burning stoves in homes after a major new health report issued a warning that they damage lungs 'in the same way as cigarettes'. Burning wood indoors could cause damage in ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...