On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) responded to a fire at a home on Sylvania Ave in Charlotte, N.C., the CFD said in a news release posted on Instagram.

An unattended candle sparked a December 5 house fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, causing an estimated $325,000 in damage, ...

The house was deemed uninhabitable after the fire that started during a power outage Thursday night, officials said.

Fire damage related to candles typically costs more than £25,000 to put right, according to data from an insurer, which is urging households to take care over Christmas. Aviva, which looked at home ...

It took 30 firefighters to get the fire under control. The fire was caused by an unattended candle that had been left burning, according to the post. The fire caused $325,000 in damage. No injuries ...

CHARLOTTE — A house fire in north Charlotte, sparked by an unattended candle, caused significant damage to a home on Sylvania Avenue early Sunday morning. The fire, which melted parts of a neighboring ...

PORTAGE, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities say they believe “the improper use of a candle” in a bedroom sparked a house fire in Portage early Tuesday morning. The fire sent one person to the hospital and ...

The holidays present an increased risk of home fires, often involving candles, Christmas trees, holiday decorations and space heaters. There are some easy steps to take to stay fire safe.