N.B.F.U. Warns Against Portable Heaters
Many deaths in fires resulting from the operation of portable oil heaters already have occurred this winter, and many more will occur unless people use greater care and caution, the National Board of Fire Underwriters warns. The danger is greatest during cold weather, but householders in many parts of the country will continue to use the heaters until Spring.
Good design and substantial construction are the first essentials for safety. These can best be obtained by providing a heater that has been examined and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
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