Three separate fires occurred in Dallas-Fort Worth Thursday morning amid the freezing temperatures and snow.
According to WFAA, firefighters responded to one apartment and one house fire in Fort Worth and a house fire in Dallas.
In Fort Worth, a house fire occurred in the 3500 block of Westfield Avenue. The apartment fire was in the 2200 block of Capri Drive. No other details were provided about these two fires.
Meanwhile, in Dallas, the house fire was at a one-story home in the 6400 block of Royal Lane. The fire reportedly originated in the garage. By the time firefighters arrived on the scene, the blaze had spread to the attic of the home.
No injuries were reported in that incident, and firefighters extinguished the blaze in about an hour. However, the home was left uninhabitable after the fire, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. Representatives from the fire department said an electrical shortage possibly caused the fire.
Local fire departments have recently offered reminders about fire safety. Dallas Fire-Rescue tweeted an infographic of tips for fire safety, much of it involving heaters.
Heating equipment is involved in 1 of every 7 home fires and 1 in 5 fire deaths. Half of all home heating fires occur during December, January, and February.
It is important to keep flammable objects and pets at least three feet away from space heaters, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. Never plug in more than one heat-producing device at a time to any one outlet.
Fireplaces should always be cleaned before starting a new fire. Gas-powered generators, barbecue pits, and grills should never be used for warming homes due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Captain Anthony Jacobs of Dallas Fire-Rescue recommended that residents use a carbon monoxide detector and evacuate the building if the device goes off.
The Fort Worth Fire Department also tweeted a list of fire safety precautions for the holidays, which include testing fire alarms, informing guests of fire escape plans, and keeping children and pets away from lit candles.