Dec. 19, 2005: Space Heaters Are Leading Cause Of Home Fires
WEST CHESTER, Pa. - During the coldest months of the year - December, January, and February - space heaters are a leading cause of home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Space heaters account for 25 percent of home heating fires and 74 percent of deaths, according to the NFPA.