Monday, May 20 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:15:38 GMT
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon. Starting out as a classic funnel it quickly became a giant half-mile wide wedge tornado as it proceeded east north eastMore >>
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:02:46 GMT
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says there is a strong possibility that he will move the Bank of America 500 out of Charlotte, but a source told WBTV the move is "a done deal."More >>
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says there is a strong possibility that he will move the Bank of America 500 out of Charlotte, but a source told WBTV the move is "a done deal."More >>
Tuesday, April 20 2010 11:21 PM EDT2010-04-21 03:21:00 GMT
31 people are in trouble with the law after a three day prostitution sting in Richmond. Police told NBC12 they targeted specific areas where residents and business owners complained about the illegal activity.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:50:22 GMT
MOORE, OK (RNN) – In one of the few positive stories to come from the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, an elderly woman was reunited with a four-legged friend she thought was dead. Barbara Garcia, a residentMore >>
Elderly resident Barbara Garcia frantically called for her dog after the tornado had leveled her house, but with no success.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
RAW VIDEO: A flight from L.A. to New York City made an emergency landing in Kansas City after an unruly passenger belted out Whitney Houston songs and disrupted the flight.More >>
RAW VIDEO: A flight from L.A. to New York City made an emergency landing in Kansas City after an unruly passenger belted out Whitney Houston songs and disrupted the flight.More >>
A 16-year-old girl making her first solo drive died when her vehicle slammed into a semi. Sources tell KCTV5 that she was texting at the time of the crash.More >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -
As the temperatures continue to dip, more people are using space heaters.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states an estimated 900 portable heater fires are reported each year in residential buildings. Those fires cause an estimated 70 deaths, 150 injuries, and $53 million in property losses.
Portable heater fires peak in January.
The Huntersville Fire Department put together a list of advice to safely use space heaters:
Turn heaters off when you go to bed or leave the room
Portable heaters should be kept at least 3 feet from all combustible material
Do not use space heaters in areas frequented by small children
Keep heaters away from exit ways, walkways, and paths of travel
For more information and tips on safely using space heaters, click here.
