As the bitter cold arrives this week, you and your home need to be ready.

A house fire took place in Geronimo after an item fell onto a space heater. While everyone inside was able to safely evacuate, the situation warrants a reminder of safety precautions.

The flames can be up to 16-foot high when some of the gas condenses to liquid while still ignited. It is the largest blue flame area in the world and local people refer to it as Blue Fire.