We responded to a residential structure fire Tuesday at 11 pm in the 4600 block of Powerhouse Rd. #firefighters quickly suppressed it, limiting damage to $5,000. There were no injuries. It was caused by a portable heater.
With this in mind, please remember to:
- use caution with heating devices
- ensure power sources are used properly and working safely
- not use an extension cord to connect a space heater
- keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from heating equipment
- Also, we remind you to not use the oven to warm a room. This is a fire hazard and dangerous, especially for children.
Please stay safe #yakima
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