Knoxville Fire Chief Cal Wyman was asked where a lot of fires start in houses during the winter time.

In addition to where alternate heat sources are plugged in, Wyman tells KNIA/KRLS News, “So, it depends kind of seasonally, but kitchen fires are kind of the big one. Then you have discarded smoking materials and alternate heat sources.”

Another tip from Wyman is to make sure the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly.