State Fire Marshal Scott Pilgreen stressed the need to only use appliances as intended, keep space heaters away from flammable objects, and to have working smoke alarms as well as an evacuation plan.
He said routine unit checkups not only help heaters last longer, but they can protect homeowners.
A simple inspection can help prevent these problems. Bill Bradley Services recommends homeowners change their carbon monoxide meters every two years and their filters every three to four months. The fire official stressed the need to only use appliances as intended, keep space heaters away from flammable objects, and to have working smoke alarms as well as an evacuation plan.
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