Heating Safety, Nov 1, 2016
Did you know?
- In Idaho in 2015, 220 home fires were caused by heating devices.
- Most home fires occur in the winter and peak in January.
- Most Idaho heating fires occur in fireplaces and chimneys.
Heating Safety Tips
- Keep portable heaters three feet from anything flammable
- Turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to sleep.
- Never use your oven to heat your home.
- Have your home heating system and chimney cleaned and inspected annually.
- Make sure your wood stove is properly installed and ventilated.