Victims Identfied in Southeast D.C. Fire Dec 22, 2004
Be careful with the Xmas tree decorations, portable heaters especially, leaving your oven on. If you know of any seniors w/o heat, ask them to seek help or monitor their use of heaters. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Keep holidays safe with fire prevention tips Nov 20, 2004
Keep in mind that portable heaters should be underwriters Laboratory (UL) listed. They should shut off automatically if tipped over. (North County Times)
PLAYOFF NOTEBOOK: Lieto catching on in offense - 11/13/2004 Nov 14, 2004
Portable heaters weren't the only unusual things sitting along the SMCC sidelines. There also were two stationary bikes. (Monroe Evening News, MI)
Consumer Alert: Hidden Household Hazards Oct 22, 2004
21) -- Television carts that can tip over and crush you, espresso makers that can explode and portable heaters that can cause electric shock, these are just some of the products recalled over the past year. But chances are they're still being used. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Consumers Should Heed Recall Warnings Oct 20, 2004
Television carts that can tip over and crush you, espresso makers that can explode and portable heaters that can cause electric shock are just a few of the thousands of products recalled within the last year because of safety problems. offers detailed information from six different U.S. agencies that handle recalls. (WRAL.com, NC)
Western Industries completes sale of propane cylinder business for $64.5M Sep 21, 2004
4 oz. disposable cylinders for hand torches, camping stoves, portable heaters and table top grills. Western's cylinder group reported revenue of about $50 million in the last calendar year, compared with $330 million from Worthington Industries' cylinder business, according to Worthington. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Fatal blaze sparks safety warning Jul 12, 2004
"Certainly their ability to do things such as installing smoke detectors and changing batteries and because of circumstances where some elderly people may be living they quite often use portable heaters and whatnot there and it makes it far more difficult to act in a fire safety sense," he said. . (Google News Australia -- National)
Two kids die after Sydney fire Jun 7, 2004
Using one power point for each appliance, keeping materials and clothing away from portable heaters and keeping chimneys clean and fireplaces covered helped secure homes, he said. AAP 2004. (Ninemsn, Australia)
City's new park pride tarnished? May 25, 2004
He said portable heaters were brought in, but apparently a blown fuse shut down the heaters, resulting in the damage to the pipe and the toilet. As a result, Mr. Scopelliti said the building would not be used during the winter in the future. (Scranton Times, PA)
AUTHORITIES CALL JAIL PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUE May 23, 2004
"When it's really hot outside, I have to rotate out my officers. In the winter, they bring in portable heaters to keep warm.". Attempts are made to maintain cooler temperatures in inmate areas to reduce the number of fights and enhance officer safety. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
Technology Research Corporation Announces Record Year End and ... Apr 27, 2004
In addition, the Company recorded royalty income of $78,060 for the current year from Applica Inc., a licensee that incorporates a Fire Shield(R) cord set on its line of Black r(R) portable heaters. TRC's Fire Shield(R) LCDI products meet UL's requirement for cord fire protection on room air conditioners manufactured after August 1, 2004. (Business Wire)
More of this story Apr 3, 2004
Event organizers prohibited attempts of students to use portable heaters as well as to equip one cardboard home with a leather sofa, albeit one that was ascertained after being unwontedly discarded. "They told us the homeless don't have those kinds of luxuries, so neither should we," a group of Delta Tau Delta men said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Rings of Fire Mar 17, 2004
At the Dubliner that Friday, a massive white tent had been erected in the parking lot, and portable heaters were set up on the concrete to fend off the March chill. A couple of thousand down-jacketed Friday night lights were dancing and drinking to Gaelic Storm, who raged with a last-night-on-Earth-so-let's-mosh fury, playing fiddle- and bodhran-spiked tunes like "Drink the Night Away," "She Was the Prize," and "After Hours at McGann's." My friend Paul and I came late, ran into my friend... (City Pages)
Health And Welfare Committee Addresses County's Parks And Recreation Issues Feb 18, 2004
McKnight voiced approval for that project, saying that he currently has to run portable heaters in the vehicles parked outside to preserve supplies carried on board. Should a heater fail or a breaker trip, he said, several hundred dollars worth of supplies would be ruined. (Fayette County Review, TN)
Fire destroys Evansville home Jan 6, 2004
A fire caused by portable heaters being used to thaw frozen pipes destroyed an Evansville mobile home Monday night, officials said. The blaze was started by two mobile heaters placed too close in proximity to flammable materials, according to Dave Baker of the Natrona County Fire District (The Casper Star Tribune, WY)
Cold night for powerless homes Jan 1, 2004
Turn off electrical appliances such as portable heaters and hobs because power may be restored at any time. On New Year's Day, North Yorkshire, the Whitby area and the villages of Ampleforth, Easingwold, Sheriff Hutton, Oswaldkirk and Leppington in Ryedale were among the worst affected (BBC News, UK)
Half Moon Bay Review Dec 25, 2003
And because there is no central heating, the families are using portable heaters to keep warm at night. All of the above, Peterson said, pose immediate fire dangers (Half Moon Bay Review and Pescadero Pebble, CA)
Safety During Christmas Dec 24, 2003
Other seasonal information for a safe and merry Christmas include proper usage of portable heaters 'Always maintain at least three feet of clearance around heaters,' Mr. Pope said. Nothing combustible should be near a heater.'Keep kerosene heaters outside and fill them up before bringing them back inside (Dunn Daily Record, NC)
Dog warns two women of mobile home fire Dec 24, 2003
With another cold snap underway, Williams also said people need to be very cautious with portable heaters. Any combustible materials, such as curtains, newspapers or bedding, should be kept at least three feet away for the heater, and extension cords should never be used with the heaters, he said (Conroe Courier, TX)
Holiday cheer can lead to careless fires Dec 22, 2003
Jim Patton, fire prevention officer for the Corvallis Fire Department, said it all comes back to not leaving items unattended ' candles, holiday lights, fireplaces, portable space heaters, pellet stoves, etc. In addition to not leaving items unattended, fire officials remind residents to unplug those things that could be a fire source when you go to bed or leave the house, including portable heaters and other small appliances and holiday lights (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Holidays bring higher fire risks Dec 17, 2003
Keep heaters at least three feet from any material that easily burns. The cause of many fires this time of year is electrical, he said, such as too many items plugged into an outlet or portable heaters placed too close to flammable items (Lansing State Journal, MI)
Prevent holiday burns, fires Dec 16, 2003
The Burn Center at Loyola University Medical Center is warning the public about the dangers of space heaters and other electrical appliances used to keep warm or decorate homes for the holidays. "Every year we receive patients who are victims of house fires caused by space heaters, " said Dr. Richard L. Gamelli, director, The Burn Center and the Burn and Shock Institute Loyola University Health System (EurekAlert, DC)
Sweaters popular on post Dec 12, 2003
Some Carlisle Barracks residents have been making do with space heaters as they await completion of a multimillion dollar geothermal heating system. Space heaters issued (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Include safety measures in holiday preparations Dec 10, 2003
Heaters provide the necessary warmth to heat our homes during the winter season. Unfortunately many fires are caused by careless use of these heaters -- especially space heaters -- each year (Hilltop Times, UT)
Space heaters can help discourage battle over thermostat Dec 8, 2003
Epinions: space heaters. Some women in our office have bypassed the annual thermostat war by bringing in personal space heaters (Lawrence Journal World, KS)
Tips if your power goes out Dec 4, 2003
Fill portable heaters outdoors and store fuel outdoors in proper container. Ventilate kerosene heaters (Seattle Times, WA)
Most counties dodge icy bullet Dec 4, 2003
Popular items at one Charlotte store included portable heaters, carbon-monoxide detectors and flashlights. "We froze last year by the fireplace, and I don't want to do that this year," resident Phill Stewart said at The Home Depot on Wendover Road (News 14 Charlotte, NC)
Cold weather calls for extra care when using heaters Nov 30, 2003
According to fire officials, most home heating fires involve portable heaters and space heaters, with gas and kerosene heaters accounting for many cold-weather fire deaths. Give space heaters space, experts advise (Athens Banner-Herald, GA)
Fire officials: Check house for possible safety hazards Nov 27, 2003
Also, care should be used with portable heaters, especially kerosene. Aside from keeping combustible items, such as newspapers and books away from the heaters, fuel heaters should be used in a ventilated area, firefighters said (Port Huron Times Herald, MI)
As days cool, the danger of home fires heats up Nov 25, 2003
Plummeting temperatures result in many people using their furnaces, fireplaces and heaters, which, in turn, increases the risk of residential fires, safety officials said. Six candles, three electric heaters, two fireplaces and three gas heaters destroyed Corpus Christi homes by causing fires during last winter's heating season, fire officials said (Corpus Christi Caller Times, TX)
Keeping Warm This Winter - - Safely . Nov 23, 2003
Keep anything that burns -- paper, furniture and wood -- at least three feet away from all portable, baseboard and wall heaters. Portable heaters should have a tip-over shut-off function and should not be left on unattended or while sleeping (for sleeping comfort try one of the new low voltage electric mattress pads and a heavy quilt) Extra caution should be used when pets, such as dogs or cats are present, because in they can knock something over onto the heater or drag something flammable... (Josephine-County-News.com, United States)
Holidays weigh on strikers' minds Nov 22, 2003
At the Vons on Rancho California, tired-looking workers huddle in circles around portable heaters, mostly ignoring the shoppers who walk by them. "Yuppie, stay-at-home moms drive up in their SUVs and walk by us like we're invisible," said Brokaw, who has worked 22 years at Vons (North County Times, CA)
During the topsy-turvy autumn weather, check your hot spots Nov 20, 2003
...damage. Most of these fires were caused by human error, particularlythe misuse of fireplaces, woodstoves and portable heaters. ... (Hillsboro Argus, OR)
Staying Warm, Staying Safe This Winter Nov 13, 2003
With temperatures falling, many East Tennesseans will turn to heaters to stay warm. Local stores are busy selling portable heaters (WVLT, TN)
As mercury plummets, fire risks begin to rise Nov 13, 2003
Stallard says it's almost inevitable coal-, kerosene- and wood-burning heaters will cause home fires in Hamblen County this winter. The fire marshal strongly recommends area residents have professionals check portable heaters, as well as gas furnaces, to ensure they are in good working order (Morristown Citizen Tribune, TN)
20 firefighters beat Marylebone blaze Nov 12, 2003
Following the lucky escape, Paddington firefighters have warned residents to keep portable heaters away from furniture, clothing and soft furnishings as it is believed to be the cause of the Cabbell Street blaze. The man - aged in his fifties - managed to escape from the fifth story flat before fire crews arrived (This is Local London, UK)
It's checkup time again Nov 10, 2003
Heaters are the leading cause of home fires in the United States between December and February and the second leading cause at other times of the year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Capt. Kurt Ecker of the Amarillo Fire Department said space heaters and extension cords often cause fires (Amarillo Globe News, TX)
Heating assistance available Nov 10, 2003
Without funds to pay for energy bills some people resort to unsafe methods of keeping their homes warm such as using fireplaces, stoves, improperly vented portable heaters, barbecue grills or overloading electrical circuits. These methods are fire hazards, as well as creating a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning (Times Press, IL)
Nostalgic day caps conclusion of state swim meet's run in Fort ... Nov 8, 2003
Morgan cooked for the group while they waited in the eight-degree weather withno portable heaters. ''Nobody had a better breakfast,'' Morgan said. ... (Fort Dodge Messenger, IA)
Being Prepared to Fight Fires at Home Nov 6, 2003
So now is the time to service your water heater and furnace, get your fireplace chimney cleaned out and be careful where you place portable heaters. ONLINE POLL (KHQA, IL)
Winter is no wonderland for dogs Nov 2, 2003
Take special precautions when using heat sources such as electric blankets, portable heaters and even fireplaces that could potentially burn your dog. Pets should not be left alone in vehicles (Peninsulaclarion.com, AK)
Consecutive title streaks at stake in finals Nov 1, 2003
Last November, it was so cold in Gorham that the school set up tents around each bench complete with portable heaters. This year, some forecasts are calling for temperatures as high as 72 degrees (Central Maine Daily Sentinel, ME)
Local News - Gillette, Wyoming Oct 30, 2003
Meanwhile, ACE Hardware owner Doug McDuff and assistant manager Darlene Brooks said they have noticed winter weather-related items including heat tape, furnace filters, portable heaters and RV anti-freeze start to fly off the shelves in recent days in preparation for the cold after an unusually warm October. "Some people always wait till the last minute. ... It does have a tendency to go that way," McDuff said (Gillette News Record, Gillette WY)
Ozark High lacks heat, so students bundling up Oct 28, 2003
On Monday, the first school day after fall's first cold snap this weekend, students walked into hallways warmed up throughout the wee hours of the morning by large propane heaters. They sat in classrooms made cozier by electric space heaters teachers brought with them from their homes (Springfield News Leader, MO)
Fire Department Provides Heating Safety Tips Oct 24, 2003
Keep all combustibles (newspapers, cloth, furniture) at least three feet away from stoves, fireplaces, portable heaters and space heaters. Keep portable heaters at least three feet away from walls (The Chattanoogan, TN)
