Tennessee State Fire Marshal Warns of Increased Fire, Carbon Monoxide Risks During Heating Season
December 1, 2017
Nashville, TN – Although Tennessee is experiencing mild temperatures this week, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that winter is indeed coming, and bringing with it an increased risk for home fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
The SFMO urges consumers to take safety measures to avoid the hazards that can result from using household heating appliances during the cold weather seasons.
“Statistics consistently show a substantial uptick in fire fatalities during heating season,” said State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak.
From 2012-2016, Tennessee Fire Departments responded to 2,938 home structure fires that involved heating equipment.
