FORT WAYNE, IND. (WOWO) State Rep. Bob Morris joined Fort Wayne’s Morning News to discuss the heightened fire risks that accompany winter weather and the financial outlook for local fire districts across northeast Indiana.
Host Kayla Blakeslee opened the conversation by noting that space heaters, fireplaces, overloaded outlets and overworked furnaces often mean a surge in emergency calls during the coldest months. She asked Morris why winter is especially dangerous when it comes to house fires and what he is hearing from local departments.
“There are a number of factors at play during the winter,” Morris said. “People try to supplement their heat with ovens or multiple space heaters, and sometimes that leads to overloaded extension cords or outlets. Our home electrical systems can only handle so many amps.”…