Space Heater Fire in Eastpointe?

10/25/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Macomb County.

It’s beginning to get cooler in Eastpointe, and many residents are breaking out the space heaters to take the chill out of the air. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths. Here are some tips for the safe use of heating equipment from the NFPA:

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater
• Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters
• Never use your oven to heat your home
• Have a qualified professional install space heating equipment, water heaters, or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions
• Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional
• Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed
• Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel-burning space heaters
• Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container at a safe distance away from your home.
• Test smoke alarms at least once a month

When your Eastpointe home or business needs fire damage restoration services, SERVPRO^® of St. Clair Shores is Here to Help. ® Our technicians are trained and certified to clean and restore fire damage quickly and efficiently. Call us today at 586-741-5050.

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