According to the National Fire Protection Association, space heaters account for about one-third of home heating fires and 80 percent of home heating fire deaths annually. After a series of fatal fires in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Public Safety is cautioning the public about potential dangers posed by improper use of portable heating devices.

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