For extra heat in the winter months, you might rely on space heaters—but are they safe to use? Though space heaters provide instant heat for localized areas that may be too costly or too slow to heat ...

Nearly half of all home heating fires take place between December and February, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Surprisingly, fireplaces are not causing the heaviest losses.

HOUSTON – You never know what to expect from the weather in southeast Texas, and when it gets cold, residents might be so rushed to stay warm, they may overlook certain risks if they’re not careful.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The tragic fires in New York City on Sunday and in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia last Wednesday underscore the importance of safety as more people look to crank up the ...

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. A space ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s that time of year again where a significant drop in temperature has people dust off their space heaters. However, this is also the time of year firefighters are called ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Though the seasons may change, for many, the workload doesn't at all. There are always jobs to get done, repairs to take care of, and routine ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (PIX11) – Thursday marks three ...