The National Fire Protection Association recently published a report about fires related to space heaters.  The report stated that while space heaters cause 32% of home heating fire, they are involved in 79% of home heating fire deaths.   Cold temperatures mean that special diligence needs to be paid to making sure space heaters are operated safely.  Be sure to follow these safety tips:

• Keep heaters 3 feet from anything flammable such as upholstered furniture, bedding and clothing.
• Never leave an operating space heater unattended
• Supervise children around space heaters
• Turn off heaters when you go to bed