Westbrook Fire Department - This near miss occurred yesterday in a apartment on Main Street. If you must use electric space heaters, plug them directly into a wall receptacle. Always avoid using
![Inspect your space heater for cracked or damaged cords and broken plugs. Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets and never into an extension cord or power strip. - Upholstered Furniture Action Inspect your space heater for cracked or damaged cords and broken plugs. Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets and never into an extension cord or power strip. - Upholstered Furniture Action](https://i0.wp.com/ufac.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Heating-Plug.png?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1)
Inspect your space heater for cracked or damaged cords and broken plugs. Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets and never into an extension cord or power strip. - Upholstered Furniture Action
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