Emergency Candle and Kerosene Heater Safety (CO, Fire, PM2.5 Indoors) — household safety profile
High riskDuring power outages, candles and kerosene heaters are common but hazardous alternatives.
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During power outages, candles and kerosene heaters are common but hazardous alternatives. Candles: NFPA reports ~7,900 home structure fires/year from candles (2015-2019). Kerosene heaters: produce CO, NO2, SO2, and PM2.5 — indoor air quality degrades rapidly without ventilation. Unvented kerosene heaters banned in some states. K-1 kerosene only (not diesel, gasoline, or contaminated kerosene). CO detector essential with any combustion heating. Space heater fires: #2 cause of home fire deaths in US (NFPA).
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