This Is Why You Should Never Plug Space Heaters Into Power Strips

CBS Local — As soon as the temperature drops, you may feel the need to crank up the heat.
Before you plug in that dusty old space heater this winter, you’ll want to follow this safety tip: don’t use extension cords and power strips.
“You should never plug a heater into a power strip,” Umatilla County Fire District #1 in Hermiston, Oregon warned on Facebook Sunday while posting a photo of a fried multi-outlet to prove their point. “These units ar