As a family gathering place and a hub for culinary creativity, the kitchen can easily become a common source of household fires. Grease fires, stovetop mishaps, and electrical malfunctions can ...

The Greenwood Fire Department is hosting the first of four planned Fire Extinguisher Training events from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 14 at the Greenwood Community Center, 100 Surina Way.

6-year-old Blakely Powell, far right, tries to extinguish a simulated fire as Deputy Fire Marshal Ryan Angrick shows her where to angle the extinguisher Thursday at the Greenwood Community Center.

Selecting the right fire extinguisher for home. For home use in Bangladesh, it is advisable to keep a multi-purpose dry powder fire extinguisher for a broad range of fires, including electrical.