Michigan residents may be turning to space heaters amid extreme cold, but experts warn there are dangers involved.

Space heaters tend to cause trouble in older houses at the exact point where convenience meets neglect: the tired wall outlet ...

A winter storm heading to the area will likely prompt residents to use backup heating sources like space heaters and ...

When the temperatures dip into the low 30s or 40s, dangers rise for the Enterprise Fire Department. During this week’s cooler weather, electrical space heaters are becoming more of a problem for ...

Home space heater use accounts for nearly 500 deaths per year, according to statistics from a national group, but you can use the devices to provide warmth and still stay safe by following safety tips ...

When temperatures plunge, you probably reach for the quickest fix: a portable heater, a cheap power strip, and the nearest outlet behind your couch or bed. Fire departments see that same setup every ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- When it's cold outside many of us may resort to using supplemental heat like a space heater to stay warm. Fire departments don't discourage it, however, they emphatically ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NYC dermatologist Charles Puza is sharing a very worrisome concern about space heaters -- they could cause a condition called ...