Fire kills more people every year than all other natural disasters in the United States combined.
Most fires are preventable. Most space heater fires begin because the heating unit was placed too closely to an object. Allow a minimum of three feet between a space heater and anything else in the room. Never leave space heaters unattended, especially in children's rooms or play areas and never place a space heater next to child's bed, where blankets and sheets can fall on top of the unit. Monitor cords in your home monthly, especially if you have children or pets.