American Red Cross volunteers respond to house fires every day. They also help to provide relief after natural disasters. Photo credit: American Red Cross Facebook page
January is Arkansas’ coldest month, and many Arkansans are using fireplaces and space heaters to keep warm. Josh Egbert, regional communications and marketing manager for the American Red Cross, said there are fire safety tips people should remember when using home heating devices.
“It is that time of the year where a lot of us are turning on our heaters for the first time, maybe starting a fire and using space heaters. We just want to make sure everyone stays safe,” Egbert said.