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Columbus, OH – With January in full swing and winter far from over, fire officials are urging Ohio homeowners to re-check common household hazards that can trigger fires during the coldest stretch of the year.
According to fire officials, mid-winter is a high-risk period because heating equipment runs longer, portable heaters come out more often, and more people spend extended hours indoors. That combination can increase the chance of accidental fires in homes across Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati…