Fire safety officials are sounding the alarm about the increasing risks of lithium-ion battery fires as these power sources become more prevalent in everyday devices.

It’s always a good time to highlight the critical steps you can take to protect your home and loved ones from the devastating impact of fires.

Roanoke Fire-EMS share safety tips to remember during Fire Prevention Week

Whether you're trying to stay warm next to a fireplace or a space heater, fire officials want you to keep these tips in mind.

The City of Roanoke’s Department of Fire-EMS is reminding residents to have a safety plan in place after two separate house fires left families without a place to call home.

Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 3 to 9 and this year’s theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.”