Fires rise during cold snap, so beware of heater-related problems
WDIO Created: December 28, 2020 04:42 PM The colder temps has lead to a rise in fires. That's fairly common, according to Assistant Chief Brent Consie, from the Duluth Fire Department. "When you get a cold snap, structure fires go up for awhile," he said. Space heaters can be problematic. "The main thing we want people to know is that they should only be used when you're in the room. It's not a main heating source. Also, don't plug them into an outlet with other appliances. The wiring can overheat. And make sure there aren't things like clothes or curtains around it," Consie...
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