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Feb 12 2021

Portable Heaters have been a Common Cause of Wintertime Fires

Portable heaters have been a common cause of wintertime fires in Central Whidbey. As temperatures drop, please follow these portable heater safety tips:

  • Purchase a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory.
  • Keep the heater at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, including people.
  • Choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection.
  • Place the heater on a solid, flat surface.
  • Make sure your heater has an auto shut-off to turn the heater off if it tips over.
  • Keep space heaters out of the way of foot traffic.
  • Never block an exit.
  • Keep children away from the space heater.
  • Plug the heater directly into the wall outlet.
  • Never use an extension cord.
  • Space heaters should be turned off and unplugged when you leave the room or go to bed.

Learn more about Winter Fire Safety here.

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