BREVARD has experienced the cold temperature off the season for a long time. In other words, residents rely on all warm methods, including the use of space heaters.
A small electrical device is a cheaper way to heat the area of the house, rather than turning on central heating. According to consumer reporters, the space heater costs about $ 2 in 8 hours.
But there is a risk.
According to International Electric Safety Foundation, more than 65,000 housing fires are caused by electrical heating devices per year, causing death, injury and damages.
Early in the morning on Friday, a fire broke out in a palm -bay apartment, killing two boys, 10 and 5 years old, and my mother was sent to the hospital in a dangerous state. Palmbay’s firefighting chief, John Ringleb, investigating the cause of the fire and investigating the cause of the fire and investigating the possibility of a space heater.
How to prevent the fire of a space heater
If you use a space heater, follow these hints provided by the Electric Safety Foundation.
Do not leave the space heater. Turn off the space heater before leaving the room or before sleeping. Pets and children should not play near the space heater. Apply the space heater directly to the exit of the wall. Do not use the extension code. Do not cover the cord of the space heater with a rug or carpet. Step on the radius of 3 feet around the heater. The heater must keep away from the possibility of burning.
Functions to search when purchasing a space heater
The Groundfall Turkit’s equilibrium plug: GFCI plugs can prevent electric shock. Find a space heater with this safety function and avoid safety risks when using a space heater near the water. Rurable code: Find a long and durable code. It is an important safety function to overheat or fall.
Spitzer is a trend reporter. She can contact mspitzer@floridatoday.com.
