A Fire Caused by a Space Heater in Buffalo, NY

4/18/2022 (Permalink)

A space heater was left unattended and caused a small fire in a bathroom in Tonawanda, NY

Space heaters can be a fire hazard in fact according to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is the leading cause of fires in the United States. Many residential fires are caused by space heater units and are responsible for several deaths every year. It is wise to replace old units with new models that have the automatic turn off feature, should it tip over.

Some other safety tips are:

-Check for frayed wires.

-Never use an extension plug or a power strip

-Keep all loose objects away from it and give it space

-Know how your space heater works

-Keep heaters away from children and pets

-Only use if you are staying in the room, never leave unattended

-Make sure your smoke detectors are working

Be safe and be smart. Every year SERVPRO of Buffalo - Tonawanda will clean a couple of homes that had a space heater fire causing structural damage, soot, and odor throughout a home.