My husband and I went to a Fire Safety Program and they highly Recommend to unplug everything that would create heat.. TOASTERS, CURLING IRONS and hair dryers, IRONS, HEATING PADS, THOSE VIBRATING HEATING SEAT PADS FOR YOUR CHAIR, ELECTRIC HEATERS OF ANY KIND and other small appliances like
Blenders, mixers, food processors, electric Grills and waffle irons, fry pans . ETC... We use Surge protectors on the heaters. The only thing we don't unplug is the microwave .. should possibly unplug that too... might be a good idea to use a surge protector strip to plug your iron in but unplugging it is a better idea. plus while you are using the iron, and won't be using it for a couple min.. turn it off... Remember to unplug your iron if you leave the room..