Home Heating Safety Tips

When it’s blistery cold and gray outside, it feels good to snuggle by a fire. The crackling sound, flickering light, and warmth are blissfully relaxing but potentially hazardous! With half of all home fires occurring in December, January, and February, the Eureka Fire Protection District wants to remind you and your family to use caution when using heating equipment in your home. Here we share safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association so you can protect yourself from danger while staying cozy inside your home.