Never plug a space heater into a surge protector. This is what can happen.

Oh and don't worry, this is just a photo from the internet. I've already known this for years.

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Depends on the heater and the rating of the “surge protector “, or any extension cord /device. Yes, a common/ cheap wiring device will not have a conductor rated to handle the current flow of an electric space heater.