The City of McAllen has proclaimed the week of February 9, 2026, as National Burn Awareness Week, joining communities across the country in educating residents about the dangers of burn injuries and the simple actions families can take to stay safe at home.During the regularly scheduled city commission, city leaders and public safety officials took a moment to remind residents that most burns are preventable. Cooking accidents, hot liquids, electrical hazards, and malfunctioning smoke alarms remain among the leading causes of burn-related injuries nationwide.As part of the week’s outreach efforts, members of the McAllen Fire Department joined the trauma team ...