Montgomery County Fire Marshal News

Heating is a major cause of home fires in the United States, second only to cooking fires Another strong cold front is headed our way this weekend, increasing the risk of home heating fires. The influx of arctic air will have many residents looking for alternative ways to heat their homes.

Heating is a major cause of home fires in the US, 2nd only to cooking fires. Portable space heaters responsible for vast majority of house fires Overnight temperatures are forecast to fall well below freezing this weekend, and some forecasts are calling for lows in the teens Monday morning for parts of Southeast Texas.