"As the temperatures get colder, the FDNY is warning residents about how to safely heat their home. Officials say to always plug space heaters directly into the outlet. Never use power strips or extension cords. Only plug one appliance into the outlet at a time, and always keep the heaters at least 3 feet from combustibles. More than one-third of all house fires happen during December, January and February due to space heaters and people using their ovens, according to FDNY."
"Freezing temperatures has Brooklyn residents flocking to buy space heaters Tuesday's low temperatures saw Brooklyn residents rushing to their local hardware stores to buy space heaters. "A lot of foot traffic, once people hear it's getting cold out they flock here," said Les, the floor manager at Brooklyn's Best Locksmith & Hardware. As the temperatures get colder, the FDNY is warning residents about how to safely heat their home."
Freezing temperatures drove Brooklyn residents to rush to local hardware stores to buy space heaters ahead of a cold spell. Hardware staff reported increased foot traffic as people sought supplemental heating. The FDNY warned about safe space heater operation, advising to plug heaters directly into wall outlets, avoid power strips or extension cords, and limit outlets to one appliance at a time. Heaters must be kept at least three feet from combustibles to reduce fire risk. More than one-third of all house fires occur in December through February, with many linked to space heaters and oven use.
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