Heating
Your Home Safely
 As winter weather
moves in, many people use fireplaces, space heaters, and other fuel-fired
equipment to warm their homes. While alternative heating sources can make
your home cozy, using them increases your risk of a home fire.
According to the U.S. Fire
Administration (USFA), heating is the second leading cause of home
fires following cooking.
Taking simple steps can prevent a
fire from happening in your home. The National Fire Protection Association
and USFA offer these heating safety tips, including:
·
Keep
anything that can burn at least three feet away from a fireplace, wood stove,
or space heater;
·
Make sure
the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room;
·
Always use
the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel-burning space
heaters; and
·
Remember to
turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
For more ways to have a fire-safe
home when the mercury dips, check out this USFA resource guide to share with family and
friends.
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