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As North Carolina braces for what could possibly be yet one more round of winter weather this weekend, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges everyone to keep fireplace security in mind, especially when utilizing portable heaters. In the primary four weeks of 2022, 11 folks have already lost their lives in home fires in North Carolina. Last yr, there have been 134 fireplace deaths throughout the state. Every year during the winter months, there's a rise within the number of dwelling fires associated to the varied types of heating. In reality, Catawba County hearth officials are at the moment investigating after 73-year-old Ronnie Mosteller died final week when a fireplace started near a kerosene alpha heater discount inside his dwelling. "What occurred in Catawba County is a tragic reminder of the importance of hearth safety," mentioned Commissioner Causey, who can also be the State Fire Marshal. In line with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating is the second main trigger of house fires and residence fireplace injuries in the U.S. |