AURORA, Colo. — As an Arctic blast sweeps through Colorado, homeowners turn to various ways to stay warm, including space heaters. However, fire officials remind residents about the risks of using these devices.

In Aurora, residents feel the chill and take steps to combat the cold.

“Cooking, the dryer, anything that’s blowing off heat is probably on all day,” laughed Reggie Dickens, a local resident, reflecting on the desperate measures many use to keep their homes warm.

Another Aurora resident, Connie Kumahn, noted the multiple space heaters she has set up throughout her home.

“We have space heaters in almost every room,” she said.

However, Kumahn said she is aware of the risks that come with using these devices.

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, heating equipment—including space heaters—contributes to one in six home fires.

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