Happy holidays from Colo Fire and Rescue. It is getting colder and it is the time of year people are using more and more space heaters. Many winter fires are caused by misused space heaters and other portable heating equipment be sure to fallow all of the manufactures instructions and warnings on this equipment. Also be sure to keep your holiday tree well watered and get it out of the house as soon as it starts to dry out. It only takes seconds to have a tree fully engulfed in flames when dry.