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id: 16b00215e6
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-13 10:57 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 16:06 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Oklahoma City Fire Department urges safe space-heater use

The Oklahoma City Fire Department advised plugging space heaters directly into wall outlets, avoiding extension cords, and keeping them away from burnable items.

Section: [Public Safety](/oklahoma-city/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Oklahoma City Fire Department](/oklahoma-city/wiki/oklahoma-city-fire-department.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 25 KOKH](https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-city-fire-department-urges-safe-space-heater-use-as-temperatures-fall), 2026-11-13 10:57 CST: Oklahoma City Fire Department urges safe space-heater use as temperatures fall
- [KFOR 4 News (NBC)](https://kfor.com/news/space-heater-safety-as-colder-temps-near/), 2026-11-13 16:06 CST: Space Heater safety as colder temps near

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