VIDEO: Over the past 10 days, the Syracuse Fire Department has responded to 8 structure fires, marking 65 major fires this year.
Deputy Chief John Kane said the department has responded to nearly 20,000 calls so far this year, but recently crews have been putting out house fires. As the years go by, the causes of some house fires remain consistent. Deputy Chief Kane said unattended cooking and careless disposal of smoking materials are big causes.
Now that we’re getting into the colder months, space heaters can be a dangerous problem too. The Syracuse Fire Department says if you don’t have to use one, don’t.
“If you do use them, don’t plug them into an extension cord and don’t leave them unattended,” Deputy Chief Kane said.