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Cold snap brings heating fire warning
As Victorians reach for their heaters to ward off the cold snap this weekend and single-digit overnight temperatures next week, firefighters are urging people to be aware of the fire risks inside their homes.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said autumn and winter are the highest-risk periods for residential fires in Victoria due in part to the increased use of home heating.
Home heating includes open fires, wood heaters, fixed electrical and gas-powered appliances and portable electrical heaters or those that use gas or kerosene.
“Many residential fires that result in fatalities or serious injuries start in lounge and sleeping areas,” he said.
Cold Snap Prompts Warning From CFA
As Great South Coast residents reach for their heaters to ward off the cold snap this weekend and potential single-digit overnight temperatures next week, firefighters are urging people to be aware of the fire risks inside their homes.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said autumn and winter are the highest-risk periods for residential fires in Victoria due in part to the increased use of home heating.
“Many residential fires that result in fatalities or serious injuries start in lounge and sleeping areas, many of these fires are found to be caused by heating systems, appliances and equipment he said.
Cold Snap Prompts Warning From CFA
As Great South Coast residents reach for their heaters to ward off the cold snap this weekend and potential single-digit overnight temperatures next week, firefighters are urging people to be aware of the fire risks inside their homes.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said autumn and winter are the highest-risk periods for residential fires in Victoria due in part to the increased use of home heating.
“Many residential fires that result in fatalities or serious injuries start in lounge and sleeping areas, many of these fires are found to be caused by heating systems, appliances and equipment he said.
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