(WENY) -- With schools and colleges across New York heading back into session, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding students and families to make fire safety a priority both on and off campus.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than half of dorm fires happen between 4 p.m. and midnight, often caused by unattended equipment. FASNY also points out that four out of five campus-related fire deaths occur in off-campus housing.

E-bike and e-scooter safety

For students using e-bikes, e-scooters, or other battery-powered devices, FASNY recommends keeping them away from exits and never storing them in hallways. Devices should not be charged overnight or left plugged in for long periods of time. Officials say always to use the manufac

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