Space Heaters

(HealthDayNews) -- If you use space heaters, the U.S. Home Safety Council offers these safety tips:

• Turn them off before leaving a room or going to sleep.
• Supervise kids and pets at all times.
• Use proper fuel in kerosene models.
• Never dry flammable items, such as clothing or blankets, over space heaters.
• Keep all flammable objects at least three feet from space heaters.

-- Felicity Stone