"Space heater safety has significantly improved, as modern models now feature automatic shut-off switches and regulated heating elements to mitigate fire risks."
"While portable space heaters make up a small percentage of heating fires, they are responsible for a disproportionate number of fatalities due to their placement in living spaces."
Space heater safety has greatly improved with modern innovations leading to enhanced regulations and features, such as automatic shut-off switches and non-exposed heating elements. While the overall incidents of heating fires in the U.S. dropped significantly from 2000 to 2020, portable space heaters still contribute to more than a thousand annual fires, accounting for over 40% of fire-related fatalities. This highlights the critical need for users to practice caution. Important safety recommendations include maintaining a 3-foot distance from flammable materials and being vigilant, as many residential heating fires start from devices in close proximity to living areas.
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