Home Heating Fire Prevention Tips. Heating equipment caused an estimated 56,000 home fires and caused 470 deaths between 2009 and 2013 according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how to stay safe with these tips.

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

Never plug a space heater into an extension cord

Never use a cooking stove to heat your home or dry clothes

Space heaters on level, flat surfaces on the ground

Have a qualified service professional inspect your heating system annually

Install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms

Never use a space heater or any appliance with a damaged cord

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