Along with being fireproof, these safes usually have a seal that makes them waterproof as well. They generally have a higher durability level and are harder to break into.

Fireproof safes don’t have to be large, heavy, or expensive to get the job done. This $45 lockbox from SentrySafe offers a basic amount of fire protection in a portable design with a handle ...

SentrySafe is the industry leader in fireproof safes with its lifetime warranty, UL-certified fire protection of up to one hour at 1700 F, and a Fire Protection Guarantee up to $50,000.This 1.23 ...

After a house fire or a wildfire in which homes burn, people often wonder if fireproof safes are really fireproof. CBS4 Consumer Investigator Jodi Brooks put some to the test.

Other good fireproof safes If the Honeywell 1114 goes out of stock or jumps in price , go with the SureSeal by FireKing SS104 is physically identical to the Honeywell 1114 other than the color of ...

Many fireproof safes claim to be water-resistant or waterproof, but only in certain conditions such as standing water of 5- to 8- inches, and possibly for only a certain duration of time.

Final Thoughts on the Best Fireproof Safes. If fire is a serious concern and you have valuables to protect, buy a UL 350/two-hour safe. If the safe is going to be stored on an upper level of a home, ...

The "fireproof" gun safe, however, fell apart when opened, its contents completely destroyed. Two products labeled "fireproof" -- just one survivor. "This is not good for our industry," Weisman said.

But UL told NBC Bay Area such safes should be labeled "fire resistant," not "fireproof." It said most consumer-grade safes are only rated for between 30 and 60 minutes of fire resistance.

These fireproof safe boxes offer lots of security in a tidy package. The smallest one measures roughly 15-by-11-by-11.5 inches while the largest is around 21.5-by-15.5-by-18.5 inches, so they are ...

Fireproof safes can usually protect for about 30 minutes to 2 hours. Most of these safes can keep your documents and items unharmed up to a maximum outside temperature of 1,000-2,000 degrees.