Half of home heating fires in the U.S. are reported during the months of December, January and February. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department wants to remind San Diegans that these fires can cause major damage, and they can be avoided. In fact, a few simple safety tips and precautions can prevent most heating fires from happening this winter holiday season.
The magic number is 3:
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Keep kids and anything that can burn at least 3-feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace or portable space heater.
Things to check:
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Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected once a year by a qualified professional.
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Test smoke alarms at least once a month.
Remember:
- Plug electric-powered space heaters into an outlet with sufficient capacity and never into an extension cord.
- Turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
- Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.
- Do not use your oven to heat your home.
- Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room.
- Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.
For more safety tips from the Fire-Rescue Department, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/fire/safety/tips.
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