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Winter heating use raises fire risks; experts urge safe practices to prevent deaths.
As winter sets in, fire safety officials across Indiana and nationwide are warning residents about increased home fire risks from space heaters, fireplaces, and wood stoves, especially amid rising heating costs.
The National Fire Protection Association reports heating equipment caused 332 deaths from 2019 to 2023, with most occurring between December and February.
Experts urge avoiding ovens or stoves for heating due to carbon monoxide risks and stress maintaining three feet of clearance around heaters, plugging them directly into wall outlets, and never leaving them unattended.
Regular maintenance, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and annual inspections of heating systems are critical.
The American Red Cross recommends extinguishing fires before bed, using fire screens, and practicing a two-minute escape plan to reduce winter fire dangers.
El uso de calefacción en invierno aumenta los riesgos de incendio; los expertos recomiendan prácticas seguras para evitar muertes.