AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) - Local fire departments are reminding residents to heat their homes safely to avoid a fire as temperatures dip into the teens overnight this week. Fire officials say to make sure that the area around space heaters, fireplaces, and stoves is clear three feet in all directions and away from furniture and any other flammable items. They also advise to always use a fireplace screen or keep the stove door closed while burning. O…

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Fire officials urge safe heating as temps drop

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- With the Arctic air that has swept through Acadiana, Lafayette Fire Department spokesman Alton Trahan offers some tips people could use to stay both safe and warm. Trahan said if homeowners plan to use space heaters, they need to check the wires to make sure they are not damaged. "With space heaters you want to make sure you give them at least three feet of space from anything that can ignite, keep it away from your sofa…

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Lafayette Fire Department gives tips on how to safely use heaters during cold weather

(WKBN) -- With overnight temperatures expected to drop later this week, fire officials are offering some advice to those who use space heaters as a heating source. Safety tips include plugging space heaters directly into an outlet. Firefighters also suggest keeping blankets, bedding, curtains and anything else that could burn at least 3 to 5 feet away from the heater. "Also with those devices, make sure you're buying one with a UL certification …

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How to safely use space heaters

TULSA, OK –[January 7, 2025] – As temperatures continue to fluctuate with below freezing overnight lows, the Tulsa Health Department (THD) would like to remind Tulsa County residents of the importance of safe and adequate heat for your home or apartment. Heaters must warm the living space to a minimum of 65°F. Space heaters are not considered a primary heat source and should only be used to supplement permanent heat sources. According to the Int…

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THD Stresses Importance of Safe and Adequate Heat - Tulsa Health Department

With winter weather potentially on the way, officials are reminding the public to be cautious when heating their homes.

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White County

Arkansas

Safe and Warm: Officials urge heating safety

As temperatures drop across Acadiana this week, fire officials are seeing a rise in house fires, a trend thats raising concerns heading into the colder days ahead. Over the weekend, a house fire broke out on Lafayette Street, one of several incidents reported recently.Alton Trahan, a spokesperson for the Lafayette Fire Department, said there have been nine house fires in Lafayette Parish so far this yearseven in the city and two in the parish. T…

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Fire officials warn of increased house fires as cold weather arrives in Acadiana

The State Coordination of Civil Protection (CEPC) calls on the population to take the necessary precautions in the use of warmers, before the arrival of the second winter storm that will affect the state in the next few hours. With the use of appliances to heat homes, it is essential that citizens take the appropriate measures to prevent accidents and guarantee their safety.

La Coordinación Estatal de Protección Civil (CEPC), hace un llamado a la población para que tome las precauciones necesarias en el uso de calentones, ante la llegada de la segunda tormenta invernal que afectará al estado en las próximas horas. Con el uso de aparatos para calentar los hogares, es fundamental que la ciudadanía tome las medidas adecuadas para evitar accidentes y garantizar su seguridad.  Recomendaciones para el uso seguro de calent…

Pide CEPC atender recomendaciones ante el uso de calentones

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Calls for CEPC to respond to recommendations regarding the use of heaters

As the mercury drops, countless households turn to space heaters for warmth. However, fire officials stress the importance of space heater safety, reminding the public that these devices top the list of home fire causes, as per the National Fire Protection Association’s data.The Rising Risk of Space HeatersAlong with the cozy comfort that space heaters provide, they bring about a significant risk factor. The National Fire Protection Association …

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