As people use heaters and other appliances to stay warm this weekend, officials warn that the chances of house fires increases.
– Friday will mark the coldest day of the season with high temperatures only in the 40s. Temperatures will then dip into the low 20s through the weekend, according toAs people use heaters and other appliances to stay warm, officials warn that the chances of house fires increases.
Now through February is the peak season for house fires, and heating and electrical issues are the leading causes, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue spokesman Capt. Eric Prosswimmer.There were a total of 44 fires, including a two-story house fire on Long Branch Boulevard, which happened on the coldest night in more than seven years in Jacksonville.No one was hurt, but it’s a reminder that fires can happen anywhere.He recommends taking precautions as temperatures fall.
“One of the things is if you do have a portable space heater, make sure that it’s cleared out around it,” Prosswimmer said. “You don’t want to have anything that’s flammable that’s close. They’re obviously pushing out a lot of heat. They’re generating a lot of heat. You don’t want flammables there. You want to keep them out of the reach of kids.”“People have a tendency to overload their extension cords and devices,” he said. “If you keep pushing it, you’re going to start a fire.
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