Long before electricity lit our homes, one man's quest to find a safer fuel changed everything. Abraham Gesner's kerosene ...

Close off unused rooms Shut the doors to rooms you aren’t using. This helps keep heat where you need it most. Use heat sources safely Space heaters: Put them on a flat surface, at least three feet ...

Brett Gardner’s son died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is known as the “invisible killer” because it is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas or liquid. Here’s how to protect yourself ...

Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur when a fuel-burning appliance or machine — such as a furnace, heater or generator — is not working or vented properly ... gas or kerosene space heaters ...

Mosley also died of smoke inhalation. Columbus firefighters who responded found space heaters in and outside of the home, including a kerosene heater that investigators believe was malfunctioning ...