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Monday, December 31, 2012  Quincy firefighters say the number of house fires is lower than usual this holiday season due to the "Keep the Wreath Red" program.

Friday, October 12, 2012  On average U-S firemen respond to a fire every 23 seconds. So ask yourself, do you have a plan?

Thursday, June 28, 2012  About 25 people showed up Wednesday night wanting to help Quincy firefighters.

Monday, January 16, 2012  More people turn to space heaters and other electrical devices to keep warm this time of year. Before you do, it's crucial you know that improper use of these heaters can spark a fire in an instant. Tri-Township Fire Protection District Lieutenant Richard Kestner explains heater do's and don'ts.

Friday, April 08, 2011  We have now confirmed the names of those involved in the fire. The fatality is identified as 18-month-old Lena Rose Techau.  The injured were her parents, Mathew Morea, age 20 and Jamie Morea, age 25.

Saturday, March 26, 2011  Crews were called to 901 Park Avenue in Hannibal shortly after two Saturday morning.

Tuesday, July 07, 2009  Authorities say two children playing with fireworks started a fire that destroyed a home in Albert City in northwest Iowa last weekend.

Thursday, August 30, 2007  Following several months of investigating and hearing testimony, an Adams County, Illinois Grand Jury has returned indictments in two cases that involved the death of six children. In both cases the parents now face charges of endangering the life of a child.

Friday, April 27, 2007  "Don't do it for a minute,'' says official after deaths of Quincy kids in housefires