Heaters can cause fires that can cause serious damage, injuries or death. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment caused 44,210 home fires and 480 deaths between 2016 and 2020.
Using these recommended safety tips provided by the NFPA may help prevent preventable fires: - Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from heat sources.
- Never leave a space heater unattended. Turn off when leaving a room or sleeping.
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