(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.