The National Fire Protection Association says heating equipment is the leading cause of house fires.
From 2014 to 2018, space heaters caused an average of more than 48,000 fires every year.
With temperatures dropping, more people will be turning to space heaters for additional warmth.
As the temperatures drop and before you reach for that space heater to keep warm, fire officials has these safety tips:
Keep your space heater on a flat surface. Don’t leave any chance for it to tip over.
Keep it three feet away from combustibles.
Inspect the cord. Make sure it is not damaged.
Plug it directly into the wall, not into a power strip. The power strip can pull a heavy electrical load.
Make sure you have a working smoke detector on all floor of the house.
Source: WAVE
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