Austin, Texas-As temperatures in central Texas begin to drop, the Austin Fire Department (AFD) reminds local residents to be careful when using space heaters.

The reminder was issued after the department responded to a fire that broke out in the early hours of Friday morning, which was caused by a space heater that was too close to flammable materials. According to the department, the fire caused a total of $600,000 in damage to a commercial center located at 5602 Clay Ave.

The department pointed out that the fire caused US$400,000 in damage to the structure and US$200,000 in damage to the content.

AFD said the fire was limited to one unit, which was later identified as Suite A. No one was seriously injured, but one person and a firefighter were slightly injured at the scene.

The department said in a tweet: "Space heaters are called...for a reason...because they need space." "So as the temperature drops, remember: give those space heaters enough space! "

Space heaters are called...b/c They need space for a reason! A fire earlier yesterday caused a loss of $600,000 because the space heater was too close to combustible materials, causing them to catch fire. So as the temperature drops, remember: give those space heaters enough space! 📷 © AFD pic.twitter.com/OHuhxzCKPs

Fire at work in the center of a large commercial zone. 5606 Clay Ave. The fire was limited to one unit. @ATCEMS pic.twitter.com/T8jj8ppgkB is evaluating a resident living in the fire brigade

For the Clay Ave final, the staff will continue to undergo overhaul for several hours. Cause an accident, and the space heater is close to combustible materials. The structure of 400,000 dollars has the content of 200,000 dollars. One occupant and one firefighter were slightly injured and received treatment at the scene. pic.twitter.com/Bc3ydgtylI

According to data from the International Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI), a non-profit organization that promotes electrical safety, heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States, with more than 65,000 home fires attributed to such equipment.

ESFI provides the following safety tips to protect your home when it is cold outside:

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