Using a space heater overnight can be dangerous, as it increases the risk of fire and electrical hazards. Common risks include tipping over, overheating outlets, or nearby items like bedding catching ...

For a safe, warm winter, here are nine places your space heater should never be. Space heaters can't sit on any surface that ...

Warm by day, but still temperatures are dropping at night. Some bring out space heaters to stay warm, but while they’re a useful tool, they can bring a disaster on a moment's notice if not used ...

Officials are urging residents to operate space heaters safely after a Thursday night house fire.

Springfield Fire Captain Drew Piemonte is urging residents to exercise caution when using space heaters to prevent potential house fires. He warns that many of such fires occur due to improper use.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As colder weather arrives, it’s important to know the right way to use space heaters, electric blankets and other home heating devices. The Consumer Product Safety Commission ...

What to know about staying warm - and safe.

Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - On Thursday, Scott County Fire Department and Georgetown Fire Department responded to a possible fire underneath a trailer. The cause was someone using a space heater to ...

Fire officials say space-heater fires are increasing as the weather gets colder.

MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - Fire officials say space heaters are helpful for heating small areas, but are also a leading cause of winter house fires when used improperly. Battalion Chief Gary Ronzheimer ...