DENVER (CBS4)- With cold weather on the way, for many families that means turning on the gas fireplace. Now, Children's Hospital Colorado has a warning for parents before they flip the switch. The ...

Gas fireplaces are popular because they eliminate the muss and fuss of wood-burning versions. But that convenience comes with a risk you may not be aware of: More than 80 percent of gas fireplaces ...

Kids are naturally attracted to fire; they don't know the danger. Each year, hundreds of toddlers across the country are seriously burned when they crawl up to or run into a gas fireplace and touch ...

The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) Monday announced an industry-wide safety initiative to protect young children, at-risk individuals and pets from burns resulting from touching glass ...

Because they can reach temperatures up to 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit, glass-front gas fireplaces are responsible for many preventable burn injuries to children each year. Jordan Green shares the ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is taking comments on two petitions asking it to begin a rulemaking to address burn hazards associated with gas vented fireplaces with a glass front.