The department recommends plugging space heaters directly into a wall outlet and avoiding extension cords or power strips.

Turning up the cozy levels — and the temperature — can come with risks. Here are best practices to warm your home safely this season.

For extra heat in the winter months, you might rely on space heaters—but are they safe to use? Though space heaters provide instant heat for localized areas that may be too costly or too slow to heat ...

NFPA suggests choosing a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection. Portable space heaters should be placed on a solid ...

The recent cold temperatures have many in the D.C. area reaching for a blanket or settling in front of a fireplace. For those using a space heater to take the chill out of an area of their home, ...

As temperatures drop, many people are turning to space heaters to stay warm. The San Antonio Fire Department urges residents ...

As colder weather arrives, it's important to know the right way to use space heaters, electric blankets and other portable ...

The Henrico Fire Department is urging residents to exercise caution when heating their homes as temperatures drop below ...

PHILADELPHIA -- The tragic fires in New York City on Sunday and in Philadelphia last Wednesday underscore the importance of safety as more people look to crank up the heat in their homes. A space ...

In Minnesota’s cold winters, space heaters can be great at warming up those chilly or drafty spots around the house. Of course, you’ll want one that not only heats well, but also does it safely.

TEENS. IT’S GOING TO BE COLD, AND AS TEMPERATURES COOL DOWN, YOU’LL LIKELY BE TURNING UP THE HEAT. AND THAT’S WHY WE’RE SHARING SOME FIRE PREVENTION TIPS TODAY. WXII 12 SERRA SOWERS HAS MORE ON HOW TO ...