(Undated) – The risk of fire danger doesn’t decrease when the weather turns cold.
State Fire Marshal Dan Krier says winter is the time of year his department sees an increase in fires and related fatalities “especially during really cold spells, as many people look for additional ways to heat our homes above and beyond.”
Krier says when using space heaters, gas stoves, and wood fireplaces, safety needs to be top of mind.
Krier encourages all Minnesotans to look at the State Fire Marshal’s website for more tips on preventing fires and what to do if you find yourself in danger of one.