Many Fires Are Caused Each Year From Improper Use of a Space Heaer

11/11/2020 (Permalink)

Putting a space heater next to your bed is dangerous as your blankets, clothing, or mattress could ignite.

In the winter time the rural communities will utilize portable space heaters, wood stoves, and kerosene heaters. Unfortunately, it is a common risk taken without the complete understanding of the fire potential should any of these be used improperly. With a fire, comes water used to put out the fire. Without proper cleanup from the fire and water, comes the potential of mold.

Below are some winter safety tips, and general fire prevention tips to help keep you, your families, and homes safe.

Space heaters need space---keep furniture and objects away.

Electric space heaters must be plugged directly into a wall outlet---NOT AN EXTENSION CORD.

Appliances must be plugged directly into the wall outlet, not an extension cord to avoid the potential of an electrical fire.

NEVER use gasoline in kerosene heaters, or camp stove oil units.

NEVER fill a heating unit when hot.

If you do have a fire SERVPRO is Here To Help. We want to get you back to "Like it never even happened."