Slidell space heater fire leaves 1 person with burns

One person was taken to a burn center after a space heater tipped over and started a fire off Third Street, Slidell fire officials said. The person’s condition was not provided.

Crews responded to the fire around 3:30 a.m. Fire officials urged residents to keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from furniture, bedding, curtains, clothing and other items that can burn.