Heating equipment can lead to fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Check your home now to keep your family safe this winter.

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.

Turning up the cozy levels — and the temperature — can come with risks. Here are best practices to warm your home safely this season.

NFPA suggests choosing a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection. Portable space heaters should be placed on a solid ...

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 ...

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 ...

Festive season caution: space heaters can cause burns and fires, ensure safe usage. (Credit: Rachel Tillapaugh/WSET) Beam ...

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 ...

TEENS. IT’S GOING TO BE COLD, AND AS TEMPERATURES COOL DOWN, YOU’LL LIKELY BE TURNING UP THE HEAT. AND THAT’S WHY WE’RE SHARING SOME FIRE PREVENTION TIPS TODAY. WXII 12 SERRA SOWERS HAS MORE ON HOW TO ...

Heating equipment such as space heaters are the second most common cause of home fires in the United States, accounting for more than 65,000 incidents each year, according to the Electrical Safety ...

As colder weather arrives, it’s important to know the right way to use space heaters, electric blankets and other portable home heating devices.