The official first day of winter arrived last weekend and brought pleasant weather to our county, but colder months are approaching. The San Bernardino County Fire Department reminds residents to use fireplaces and space heaters with caution to avoid preventable home fires. Simple steps, like keeping space heaters three feet away from anything flammable, cleaning chimneys regularly, and storing cooled ashes in metal containers, can make all the difference.
Don’t let safety take a backseat this winter! Learn more about essential cold-weather fire safety tips by visiting https://sbcfire.org/wintersafety