Firefighters Want Everyone To Know What They Should Never Plug Into A Power Strip

As the frigid winter months approach, people across the northern hemisphere are turning on their heating systems and pulling out space heaters to keep warm. However, according to firefighters, there is one crucial safety tip everyone who uses a space heater should know – you should never plug it into a power strip.

The Oregon Umatilla County Fire District 1 in Hermiston issued an urgent Facebook post warning the public about the dangers of plugging a space heater into a power strip. “You should never plug a heater into a power strip,” they cautioned. “These units are not designed to handle the high current flow needed for a space heater and can overheat or even catch fire due to the added energy flow.”

This warning quickly went viral, as thousands of people were unaware of just how hazardous this practice can be. The Toledo Fire Department in Ohio also shared a similar alert after a house fire was caused by a space heater plugged into a power strip. The intense heat from the heater ignited the couch, and the entire home was soon engulfed in flames.