JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Officials are urging you to be cautious as you crank up the heat this winter.
>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<
There were more than 374,000 house fires in 2022, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
Action News Jax told you Saturday about a townhouse fire in the Fort Caroline area.
READ: Fire officials stress concerns over heater safety after townhouse fire
The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department said it was caused by problems with the home’s internal heater.
Two people were displaced because of the fire.
JFRD said you should frequently check your heaters during colder weather.
[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]
If your heater isn’t in good condition, don’t use it.
You should make sure your smoke detectors are working too.
Meanwhile, JEA is providing a few space heater safety tips:
- Keep your space heater away from everything
- Only use special extension cords
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
[SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Sign Up
