MFRD warns of heating dangers after responding to fires caused by electrical outlet and space heater.

The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) has responded to several fires this winter, including a hotel fire caused by a burning electrical outlet and a residential fire suspected to be caused by a space heater. No injuries were reported in either incident. The MFRD is warning residents about the dangers of home heating equipment and advising them to keep heaters at least three feet away from flammable items and to plug them directly into wall outlets.

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