A space heater caused a house fire in Syracuse on the morning of March 8.

Your space heater needs a safety zone: Keep it at least 3 feet away from any walls or furniture to avoid burning hazards.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Freezing temperatures have overtaken many parts of the country this winter, prompting people to crank up the heat in ...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — As temperatures plunge across Eastern Idaho, locals are looking for any way to stay warm. However, the Idaho Falls Fire Department is issuing a stern warning: your efforts ...

No one was injured in the fire reported Friday night at the clinic on Willmar Avenue, but there was smoke, water and fire damage to the building. CentraCare said urgent care would be closed Saturday.

Authorities have released the name of the 69-year-old man who died nearly three weeks after being injured in a house fire in eastern Henrico County.

Seattle Fire warns: keep baseboard heaters at least 12 inches from furniture after a recent house fire. Portable heaters need even more space.

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Following two fires caused by space heaters and one fatality within the last week, firefighters are reminding everyone to take space heater safety seriously. As ...

MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - Fire officials say space heaters are helpful for heating small areas, but are also a leading cause of winter house fires when used improperly. Battalion Chief Gary Ronzheimer ...

When temperatures plunge, you probably reach for the quickest fix: a portable heater, a cheap power strip, and the nearest outlet behind your couch or bed. Fire departments see that same setup every ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A space heater fire inside a southwest Portland apartment early Sunday morning is the latest example of the growing fire risks that come with winter heating, according to Portland ...

Freezing temperatures have overtaken many parts of the country this winter, prompting people to crank up the heat in their homes. But when some rooms or areas of the home just don’t feel warm enough, ...