National

via News5: he Umatilla County Fire District in Oregon is warning people not to plug space heaters into power strips, as the power strips are not designed to handle the high current flow. In a photograph shared by the Oregon fire department on Facebook, it shows a charred and melted power strip. “These units are not […]

- Local News

The National Firefighters Protection Association says that almost half of all house fires that happen during the winter months are caused by space heaters. “There are a lot of fires that get started because of space heaters, and it’s usually because they are too close to objects,” said Doug Turner, a firefighter and the spokesperson […]

- CLE

Winter is nearly here and many are quickly reaching for their space heaters to keep warm. Fires caused by space heaters account for more than $500 million in damage and hundreds of deaths each year. While most newly purchased space heaters come packed with safety features, there are a few things you can do to prevent your heater […]