According to NFPA’s latest heating equipment statistics, an average of 48,530 fires home heating fires occurred each year between 2014 and 2018, resulting in an estimated 500 civilian deaths, 1,350 civilian injuries, and $1.1 billion in direct property damage.
Space heaters were most often responsible for home heating equipment fires, accounting for more than two in five fires, as well as the vast majority of associated deaths and injuries.
Don’t be a statistic, use the space heater tips below to keep you, your family, and your home safe this winter season!
