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flag Winter heating safety: Experts urge proper heater use, CO detectors, and fire escape plans to prevent fires and poisonings.

flag As winter arrives, U.S. safety experts are urging households to adopt safe heating practices to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. flag Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires, especially during colder months. flag Authorities recommend keeping flammable items away from heaters, using only certified devices, installing and maintaining carbon monoxide detectors, and having furnaces and chimneys inspected annually. flag They also stress the importance of proper ventilation and avoiding extension cords with space heaters. flag Public health officials warn that many heating-related injuries and deaths occur in homes without working alarms and urge families to create and practice fire escape plans.

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