As cold weather moves into the Coastal Bend, the Corpus Christi Fire Department is urging residents to use safe heating practices to prevent potentially deadly house fires.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths in the United States.
“Colder weather shouldn’t come with added danger,” said Corpus Christi Fire Chief Brandon Wade. “Using heating equipment the right way can prevent tragedies. Our priority is keeping families safe, and that starts with making sure the public knows what is, and isn’t, safe to use when heating their homes.”…