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Kerosene heater fires raise safety worries and rules
U S safety bodies warn that heating equipment fires cause about 850 deaths and 8,700 injuries annually with kerosene heaters gaining popularity. While modern units are deemed safer, use mistakes still trigger fires and health risks. Officials order a full study by June, amid emissions disputes and legal actions against Consumer Reports.
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