In the winter months, many home fire are started by heating equipment such as portable space heaters. The following are safety precautions you should take when using your own portable space heater.
1. Make sure your heater has been safety tested. You can usually find this on a label on the bottom of the heater.
2. Make sure that the space heater has plenty of empty space around it.
3. Space heaters need a minimum of 3 feet of space between it and other objects such as furniture, pets, and curtains.
4. An adult should always be occupying the room where a space heater is turned on. Always turn space heaters off before leaving a room or going to bed.
5. Children and pets should be supervised at all times when space heaters are in use.
6. Never use a space heater to dry clothing or blankets.
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