A space heater sparked the inferno that killed 17 people, including eight children, in New York over the weekend.
PHILADELPHIA -- The tragic fires in New York City on Sunday and in Philadelphia last Wednesday underscore the importance of safety as more people look to crank up the heat in their homes."It started in a malfunctioning electric space heater, that was the cause of the fire," said New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro.
Also, choose a space heater with a thermostat, overheat protection, and auto shut-off when it tips over.Do not set it on a shelf, stool or cardboard boxNever keep it in a wet location like a kitchen/bathroom unless it is designed for it And an important reminder about smoke alarms: never take out the batteries unless you're replacing them, and never disable alarms. Alarms with built-in batteries can be permanently disabled with a tool.
Once it's disabled, the detector will not work anymore. It must be thrown away and immediately replaced.
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