Cold snap prompts departments to encourage fire safety

How to stay safe when using alternative heaters - WNKY News 40 Television

WOODBURN, Ky. – As freezing temperatures continue, residents are looking for ways to stay warm, especially in areas hit hard by power outages. That need for heat has led to an increase in emergency calls and, in some cases, house fires. Officials say electric and space heaters, along with unclean fireplaces, can quickly turn dangerous. Before turning on a space heater, officials urge residents to practice basic fire safety like keeping the heate…

Cold snap prompts departments to encourage fire safety

INDIANAPOLIS -- As this cold weather lingers, fire officials are urging you not to get creative with heating your home. "Just use your furnace to heat your house," said Trevor Hash with the Noblesville Fire Department. He stresses that anything else could put your family in danger.  "We need to be super careful right now. [...]

Space heater buying guide: What to look for and how to save

This week's brutal cold has a lot of us saying the same thing."I am not a fan of it. I am ready for summer," said Sammy Powell, whom we talked to while she was picking up a drive-up order at Target.Powell said her family is trying to hold onto every bit of warmth they can."We put blankets under the doors, trying to cover them up," Powell said.Many across the Tri-State are turning to space heaters to stay warm. But before you buy, there are a few…

Space Heaters Responsible for Nearly 1/3 of Home Fires During the Winter

Missouri officials are urging residents to take extra precautions as dangerous cold settles over the state for several days, increasing the risk of deadly home heating fires. Space heaters remain a leading concern. Fire safety experts stress that these devices are only meant to supplement a home’s primary heating system, not replace it. Anyone without reliable heat is encouraged to stay with friends or family during the extreme cold. Authorities…

Heating and Space Heater Safety

A message from the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office  information released        During the coldest months of the year, home heating equipment is used more frequently, increasing the risk of fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), space heaters are the leading cause of home heating equipment fires. The NFPA reports that an average of 45,800 home heating fires occurred each year between 2015 and 2019, resulting i…