Residents in St. Joseph, Missouri are turning up the heat in their homes due to colder temperatures. The St. Joseph Fire Department shared tips on Facebook to prevent heating-related fires, with cooking incidents being the leading cause of house fires. Recommendations include keeping combustible items away from heat sources, turning off unattended kitchen appliances, and ensuring smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order. Portable heaters should be turned off when not in use, and damaged cords should be replaced to avoid fire hazards.