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Close up of an electric space heater sitting on a hardwood floor.
January 3, 2025 - Filed Under: Family, Housing and Homebuyer, Food and Health, Health

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Space heaters and fireplaces can help keep temperatures comfortable during cold weather. However, all types of heating equipment can be fire hazards if safety precautions are not taken. According to the National Fire Protection Association, home heating fires happen most often in December, January and February, accounting for almost half of all home heating fires.

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