Here are some tips to help you prevent heating-related fires in your home.  

• Keep portable heaters three feet from anything that can start on fire like furniture and blankets. 
• Do not use your space heater to dry wet items like mittens or towels.
• Turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to sleep.
• Always plug space heaters directly into an outlet, never plug it into an extension cord. 
• Never use your oven to heat your home.
• Have your home heating system and chimney cleaned and inspected annually. 
• Make sure your wood stove is properly installed and ventilated.