It was recently reported by the National Fire Protection Association that 32% of home heating fires are caused by space heaters. At nearly nearly one third of all home fires, that number is quite staggering, however even more sobering is that the same report stated that space heaters are to blame for 79% of all fatal home heating fires. It is very important that space heaters not be used unless in an emergency situation. “Half of fatal home space heater fires started becaus