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Using alternative sources of heat to keep your house warm can be dangerous. Use these resources to learn about the safe operation of space heaters, stoves and fireplaces.
Home Heating Safety
Heating fires have been a leading cause of fires in Minnesota for the last several years. Nearly all of the death, injury and dollar loss could have been prevented with proper understanding and safe use of heating equipment. Safety should be your first consideration when heating your home. Here are some safety tips to remember from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Heater and Fireplace Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds consumers to follow safety precautions when purchasing and using electric or fuel-fired heaters and fireplaces. Most of the deaths and injuries from heaters and fireplaces happen in the winter months.
Unvented / Vent-Less Heaters
With energy costs rising, many people are looking at alternative heating arrangements. As a general rule, anything that burns with an open flame (wood stove, natural gas, LP-Gas, etc.) should be vented to the outside of the building. This prevents the build-up of deadly carbon monoxide (CO) in the building.
Smoke Alarm Tips and Information
Smoke alarms are an essential part of home fire safety. To keep your family safe from fire, remember and make use of the following information. Your lives may depend on it.
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