WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Residents in the coming nights might rely on a space heater to keep their houses warm. However, using those heaters comes with some risk.
Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) officials say that fire crews respond to more fires in the colder months.
Fire officials say space heater users should make sure the heater is resting on a flat surface and use a heater with tip-over protection so it will turn off if it is knocked over…