It’s hard to think clearly when you’re fleeing a fire. This makes it critical to have a duffel bag or backpack filled with essentials ready to grab as you race out the door.

KARE11 Sunrise Saint Paul FD explains how to make your home fire escape plan Saint Paul Deputy Chief Roy Mokosso says it starts with having smoke alarms.

Of the 76 fatal fires in 2016, which resulted in 109 deaths, the State Fire Marshal's Office reported smoke alarms were only clearly present in 27.6 percent.

Wintertime can lead to fires occurring for various reasons, making an escape plan critical.

Creating a fire escape plan for your family in the event of a house fire is very important.

Aelwen Holden just wanted to complete her homework assignment. She had no idea her plan would actually be used by her family to stay safe.

Fire fighters recommend families have an escape plan in case of a blaze and hold drills to practice how the plan works. If a fire sparks in your home, Oshtemo Fire Lt. Eric Burghardt said you only ...

The OSFM is kicking off a campaign called “Plan, Practice, and Be Prepared with a Home Fire Escape Plan” to educate and highlight the importance of having and practicing a plan.

Fire officials said having a fire safety escape plan is crucial in order to make sure every second counts.

Fire officials say it’s important to think about a fire escape plan in case of an emergency, especially for families that have young kids.

Vicenza Military Community is observing Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8 through 15, and there's no better time than the present to take some precautions in your home.