SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The weather is dropping and the San Angelo Fire Marshal is reminding residents to take precautions when using space heaters.

San Angelo's Fire Marshal Billy Clemons said homeowners should make sure their space heaters are equipped with safety features that can prevent fires and accidents.

“We just want to remind everyone that if you are using space heaters, you buy one that's UL certified and equipped with a tamper switch,” Clemons said. “If it tips over, it should automatically turn off. Make sure that it has a guard on it, and if it comes with a thermostat use those. Those thermostats will regulate the heat. Once it reaches a certain temperature it will turn off.”

Clemons advised keeping space heaters away from combustible materials such as

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