Departments pump up cold-weather fire safety
As winter and colder temperatures approach the area, so does an increased concern for fire safety.
A statement from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross said that the Greater Pennsylvania Region responds to 30% more home fires in November through March than in warmer months.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooler months see more home fires, especially from cooking and heating equipment, because people spend more time inside.
“It's critical to take action now to be as safe as possible this winter,” Patricia Waldinger, CEO of American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region, said in a statement.
“Since October 2020, Red Cross volunteers from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter have responded to more than 300 home fires throughout the Western Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh area,” she said.
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