"In case of fire use the stairs, not the elevator" -- appears on signs posted in elevator lobbies throughout the United States. In the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, however, experts are starting to ...

Several residents in a building called Watertown Fire Rescue on Friday night, complaining of a strong gas smell, thinking there was a gas leak. At about 8:40 p.m. Nov 14, WFR responded to a call with ...

A 72-year-old woman died in a fire on the 19th floor of an East Harlem high-rise after firefighters had to traverse the stairs because elevators were not working, according to the fire department. The ...