Portable heater tips
Here are some tips to help you prevent heating-related fires in your home.
- Keep portable heaters three feet from anything that can start on fire like furniture and blankets.
- Do not use your space heater to dry wet items like mittens or towels.
- Turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to sleep.
- Always plug space heaters directly into an outlet, never plug it into an extension cord.
- Never use your oven to heat your home.
- Have your home heating system and chimney cleaned and inspected annually.
- Make sure your wood stove is properly installed and ventilated.
Did you know?
- Most home fires occur in the winter and peak in January.
- Most Minnesota heating fires occur in fireplaces and chimneys