THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023 Page 3 Fire officials issue home heating reminder following Revere house fire Keep warm, keep safe this heating season A three-alarm fire in Revere last week started with a furnace, prompting a reminder from fi re offi cials to pay special attention to home heating safety. Heating equipment is the #1 source of carbon monoxide at home and the second-leading cause of residential fi res in Massachusetts. “As the nights and mornings get chillier, many of us are turning up the heat for the fi rst time since the spring,” said State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. “Be sure you’re heating your home safely. That means having working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of the dwelling, having your appliances professionally checked, and keeping heat sources clear of anything that can burn.” “Last week, the Revere Fire Department responded to a threealarm fi re that started with an older furnace that hadn’t been professionally serviced in years,” said Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright. “Working smoke alarms alerted residents to the danger, but the home is a total loss. No matter how you heat your home, please be sure your heating appliances are operating safely.” Fire offi cials said there have been more than 6,000 heating fi res in Massachusetts over the last five years. These fires claimed eight lives, caused more than 140 injuries to fi refi ghters and residents, and contributed to over $39 million in damage. And in 2022 alone, Massachusetts fi re departments reported fi nding carbon monoxide at nearly 5,000 non-fi re incidents. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Every household needs working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of their home. Check the manufacturing date on the back of your alarms so you know when to replace them: Smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years, and carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced after fi ve to 10 years depending on the model. If your alarms take alkaline batteries, put in fresh batteries twice a year when you change your clocks. If it’s time to replace your alarms, choose new ones from a well-known, national brand. Select photoelectric smoke alarms with a sealed, long-life battery and a hush feature. Natural Gas and Oil Heat: If you have a furnace, water heater or oil burner, have it professionally checked and serviced each year. This will help it run more effi ciently, which will save you money and could save your life. Always keep a three-foot “circle of safety” around the appliance clear of anything that could catch fi re. Never store painting supplies, aerosol cans or other fl ammable items near these appliances. If you smell gas, don’t use any electrical switches or devices: Get out, stay out and call 9-1-1 right away. Residents struggling to pay HEATING | SEE Page 18 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net 10% Off Senior Discount! SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welo welcome the loyal cust mers o tino Insur nce is p yal customers of co PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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