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Winter heating safety: Experts urge proper heater use, CO detectors, and fire escape plans to prevent fires and poisonings.
As winter arrives, U.S. safety experts are urging households to adopt safe heating practices to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires, especially during colder months.
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.
They also stress the importance of proper ventilation and avoiding extension cords with space heaters.
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.
Seguridad en la calefacción en invierno: Los expertos recomiendan el uso adecuado de calentadores, detectores de CO y planes de escape para evitar incendios y envenenamientos.