Home fires occur more in winter than any other season. Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and February. Put a freeze on winter fires with the following tips.
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Additional Tips
- Install and test carbon monoxide alarms once a month.
- Plug only one heat-producing appliance (like a space heater) into an electrical outlet at a time.
- 1 in every 7 home fires and 1 in every 5 home fire deaths involves heating equipment.
- Keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and as far away from your home as possible.
- Have a qualified professional clean and inspect your chimney and vents every year.