State Fire Marshal Warns The Public To Beware Of Fire Danger From Alternative Heat Sources

SPRINGFIELD – January 13, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — The Office of The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is raising awareness about winter fire risks, especially with the use of space heaters and fire places as alternative sources to heat homes. Nearly half of all home heating related fires occur between the months of December and February, according to the National Fire Safety Association.