Hi, I'm David, with the Seattle Fire Department.
And as a winter months approach and things get colder,
you may want to get your home with a portable space heater.
But before you do so, we want to make sure you're operating these in a safe manner.
first off, make sure you plug this directly into the wall.
Do not plug this into an extension cord or a power strip, as
that can be a fire hazard.
The other thing, too, is make sure it's placed
at least three feet away from anything that's combustible,
whether that be blankets, curtains or pillows.
Also, make sure that children and pets are a safe distance away from the heater
as it can cause burns. When you're using the heater,
make sure that it's in the stable place as well, so it doesn't tip over.
Though many manufacturers do make safety measures in place,
so that does automatically turn off when it does tip over .
If you're leaving the room. Make sure you turn it off
and unplug it from the wall.
That way it's not a fire hazard.