When temperatures plunge, you probably reach for the quickest fix: a portable heater, a cheap power strip, and the nearest ...

When the weather turns cold, electric space heaters are often used as a way to supplement central heating or to warm up one particular area of the home. But they can also lead to house fires, related ...

Heating equipment such as space heaters are the second most common cause of home fires in the United States, accounting for more than 65,000 incidents each year, according to the Electrical Safety ...

Space heaters promise quick comfort on cold nights, but in a bedroom they also concentrate some of the most serious fire and burn risks in your home. If someone in your household insists on running ...

MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - Fire officials say space heaters are helpful for heating small areas, but are also a leading cause of winter house fires when used improperly. Battalion Chief Gary Ronzheimer ...

As temperatures start to dip (again!), the American Red Cross is reminding families of important safety measures to prevent home fires. From space heater placement to regular smoke alarm checks, these ...

TEENS. IT’S GOING TO BE COLD, AND AS TEMPERATURES COOL DOWN, YOU’LL LIKELY BE TURNING UP THE HEAT. AND THAT’S WHY WE’RE SHARING SOME FIRE PREVENTION TIPS TODAY. WXII 12 SERRA SOWERS HAS MORE ON HOW TO ...

Cold temperatures are setting in across Michigan, with some areas expected to see their first snowfall this weekend, which may lead many Michiganders to pull their space heaters out of the closet.

Heating an entire home can be expensive. Bumping up the thermostat a couple of degrees can add up faster than you realize. Plus, it takes time for the temperature to adjust enough for you to be cozy, ...

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