Overnight Fire Caused by Washing Machine, SAFD Says

Published on: November 14, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Shot of a laundry basket filled with freshly dried clothes

Faulty appliances can catch fire, damaging property and injuring residents.

SAFD Investigating After Washing Machine Catches Fire

According to a KSAT News report, a washing machine mysteriously caught fire overnight on November 13, 2023.

Man Shoots Dogs Attacking Neighbor on the West Side

Published on: November 13, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Man is attacked by a dog while he was jogging

Severe dog attacks spiked in San Antonio this year.

Dogs Shot by Neighbor While Attacking Man on the West Side

According to a KSAT News report, a man shot two Pitt Bulls attacking another man while he was walking through the West Side neighborhood last week.

Parents Warned After Infant Dies Due to a Weighted Product

Published on: November 6, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Daughter is sleeping alone close to her mother in bedroom.

Are weighted blankets safe? Doctors say no, manufacturers say yes.

Pediatricians Warn Parents Against Weighted Products for Infants

According to a KSAT News report, the U.S. CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) reported an infant death associated with weighted products marketed as safe, prompting AAP doctors to warn parents to stop use.

Tips for a Safe Halloween Night for Your Family and Your Pets

Published on: October 31, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Halloween night can be dangerous for families if they’re not careful.

How to Have a Safer Halloween Night

The holidays are a wonderful time for family activities. Children and their parents build life-long memories by dressing up and spending time together. But Halloween night is also rife with real danger for you, your children, and your pets.

Elevated Lead Found in Popular Fruit Pouches FDA Warns Parents

Published on: October 30, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Lead chemical element with the Mendeleev periodic table - Concept image seen through a magnifying glass.

Lead is unfortunately common in popular baby food pouches.

FDA Warns Parents of High Lead Levels in WanaBana Fruit Pouches

According to a KSAT News report, the FDA has issued a warning to parents over high lead in popular food pouches for children.

Bus Driver, 6 Students Hospitalized After Accident With 18-Wheeler

Published on: October 19, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

A close-up of the rear of an old school bus with broken windows and rusting paint.

Auto accidents can traumatize children.

18-wheeler Collides With School Bus, Sending 6 Children and the Driver to the Hospital

According to a KSAT News report, 6 middle-school students and one bus driver were hospitalized when an 18-wheeler ran a red light and collided with the bus.