With temperatures dropping, many people might be opting to add additional heat to their homes via space heaters. But safety is key when using portable space heaters. Other WRAL Top Stories The U.S.

Firefighters are urging caution with space heaters this winter, highlighting safety tips to prevent house fires and encouraging cost-effective alternatives to keep homes warm. As temperatures drop and ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As colder weather arrives, it’s important to know the right way to use space heaters, electric blankets and other home heating devices. The Consumer Product Safety Commission ...

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But they’re known to cause fires if you don't use them in the right way. "With space heaters we recommend you keep any combustibles at least three feet away from them just to keep the risk of catching ...

In Minnesota’s cold winters, space heaters can be great at warming up those chilly or drafty spots around the house. Of course, you’ll want one that not only heats well, but also does it safely.

Space heaters are popular in the winter, but are they safe? An expert shares must-know precautions. For extra heat in the winter months, you might rely on space heaters—but are they safe to use?

For extra heat in the winter months, you might rely on space heaters—but are they safe to use? Though space heaters provide instant heat for localized areas that may be too costly or too slow to heat ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Winter is here, and Spokane County Fire District 4 is sharing some space heater safety tips to keep yourself and your family safe. According to the National Fire Protection ...

Staying warm often means staying inside and putting an extra log on the fire, switching the space heater to max or cranking up the gas for your fireplace. But while all those things keep us warm, they ...